Why Won't My Dishwasher Start? | PartSelect.com

It goes without saying that a dishwasher that won't start, won't clean your dishes! Don't worry though, because there are several common parts that could be malfunctioning, and resulting in a dishwasher that won't start! In this video, Steve will take you through the basics of diagnosing this problem, and we'll provide a links to our repair videos that will help you replace the damaged part, and get your dishwasher running again!
Here are the most common parts that could malfunction and lead to a dishwasher that won't start:
Door Latch Assembly (0:06)
• If your door won’t latch properly, it won’t start the wash cycle. The switch in the door latch assembly could also cause this problem This video will help you replace both the door latch, and the switch assembly: • Whirlpool Dishwasher R...
Thermal Fuse (0:28)
• The thermal fuse protects the electronic control board from overheating. You may need to use a multimeter to check the fuse for continuity. Here’s how to do that: • Appliance Repair: How ... . If your fuse has no continuity, it will need to be replaced, and here’s a video that can help you complete that repair: • Dishwasher Repair- Rep...
Timer/Control Board (0:50)
• This could be as simple as a loose connection or corroded wires, so that’s the first thing to check here. If the control board is damaged, you can replace it using this video: • Whirlpool Dishwasher R...
Touch Pad (1:08)
• A faulty touch pad can prevent the control board from sending the signal necessary to start your dishwasher. If the buttons on the touch pad don’t work, here’s a video that will help you troubleshoot the issue: • Why Don't My Dishwashe...
Mechanical Selector Switch (1:44)
• The mechanical selector switch is similar to the touch pad in that it is required to send a signal to the control board that will start the dishwasher. This video can take you through how to diagnose a faulty touch pad: • Why Don't My Dishwashe...
Drive Motor (2:06)
• This could be a problem if the dishwasher fills but won’t begin the wash cycle. A humming sound often accompanies a drive motor that is failing. If you need to replace the motor, here’s a video that can help: • Dishwasher Repair - Re...
These are the main causes of a dishwasher that won’t start. Do you have any other suggestions for how to fix this symptom? We’d love to hear from you in the comments!
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[@Mark1Mach2]

Nice tips to check.

[@giuseppetrento1229]

Thank mate you are the best

[@knightrdrx]

oh! that's the black thing with the spring that was hanging...the door latch.

[@helenag.9386]

Yes I'll get a new dishwasher!