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Whirlpool Dishwasher will not spray water

Common reasons your Whirlpool Dishwasher will not spray water

The most common reasons your Whirlpool dishwasher will not spray water are a faulty circulation pump, a clogged spray arm, or a defective electronic control board.

  • 31%

    31% of the time it's the
    Circulation Pump

  • 28%

    28% of the time it's the
    Spray Arm

  • 15%

    15% of the time it's the
    Electronic Control Board

  • 26%

    26% of the time it's the
    Something else

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    James called to give an estimated arrival time. He was professional and personable. He had 2 professional ideas of the problem and found 1 was correct, but he didn't stop there. He did a thorough check of the appliance. 1 small part was needed. He ordered the part to my house. Fortunately, he was able to schedule for the next week, just before Thanksgiving. As before, he called ahead, arrived and quickly fixed the problem. My appliance is working perfectly.

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    Luke was great. Polite and knowledgeable even though the dishwasher was older than he!

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    Most common repairs needed to fix a Whirlpool dishwasher

    Circulation Pump Replacement

    A faulty circulation pump is often the problem when your dishwasher will not spray water. The pump sends water up through the spray arms to clean dishes during the cycle. If the pump isn't working, the water won't spray. You may hear unusual noises from the circulation pump such as buzzing or grinding when it isn't working, and dishes won't get clean. Schedule an in-home repair appointment through Sears Home Services to have a technician visit your home and fix the dishwasher if you suspect the circulation pump isn't working.

    How to replace a dishwasher circulation pump and motor assembly

    Spray Arm Replacement

    A clogged spray arm can prevent water from reaching dishes. Hard water deposits or debris can build up around the spray arm holes so water won't spray out of the spray arm properly. The spray arm also won't spin properly if spray holes are clogged. When your dishwasher won't spray, have a Sears Home Services Repair expert visit your home and examine the dishwasher. The technician can determine if the clog can be cleared or if the spray arm should be replaced.

    How to replace a dishwasher lower spray arm

    Electronic Control Board Replacement

    A dishwasher that will not spray water could have a defective electronic control board. If the control board fails, it can stop sending signals to the circulation pump, and water won't circulate to the spray arms. Determining whether a control board is defective is difficult. Have a Sears Home Services technician diagnose and repair your dishwasher if it will not spray water.

    How to replace a dishwasher electronic control board

    What to expect when you experience a Whirlpool dishwasher will not spray water issue

    How is the dishwasher will not spray water issue fixed?

    Correcting most dishwasher will not spray water issues involves replacing the circulation pump, spray arm, or electronic control board. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

    Sears Home Services recommendations for a dishwasher will not spray water problem

    When a dishwasher will not spray water, it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts, we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.

    What to look out for with a dishwasher will not spray water diagnosis

    Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dishwasher problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

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    Glossary Terms

    What is Hard Water?

    Hard water is water that contains high levels of dissolved minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium. It contrasts with soft water, which has lower concentrations of these minerals.

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