Dishwasher Repair Houston | Same-Day Service

An electric dishwasher often won’t heat due to a blown thermal fuse, broken heating element, or a lack of proper voltage (a tripped circuit breaker).

Common Causes:

• Blown thermal fuse
• Broken heating element
• Faulty high-limit thermostat
• Worn out timers or control board issues
• Tripped circuit breaker (lack of 240V power)

Signs You Have This Problem:

• Dishes remain cold at the end of the cycle
• Dishwasher runs but produces no heat
• Cycle takes much longer than usual to dry dishes

Our technicians will diagnose your dishwasher’s heating system, test all components, and replace necessary parts to restore proper heating.

If your dishwasher runs but the dishes stay dry, a mechanical failure is likely blocking the water flow. If the machine cannot pull in water or the safety sensors are stuck, it will skip the wash cycle entirely to prevent damage.

Common Causes:

• Faulty water inlet valve (the most common hardware failure)
• Stuck float switch (tricks the unit into thinking it’s already full)
• Clogged inlet screens or water supply lines
• Closed shut-off valve under the kitchen sink
• Main control board failure to send power to the valve

Signs You Have This Problem:

• Humming noises occur at the start of the cycle with no water flow
• Dishes stay bone-dry even after the timer finishes
• The cycle stops or shuts off seconds after starting

Our technicians will inspect your water supply lines and internal valves to find the blockage and restore proper water flow to your unit.

If your dishwasher starts but won’t finish the cycle, a safety sensor is likely detecting an issue like overheating or a drainage failure. When the “brain” of the machine senses a problem, it kills the power to prevent kitchen flooding or electrical damage.

Common Causes:

• Overheating due to a faulty heating element or sensor
• Drainage issues (the unit won’t advance if water is still inside)
• Faulty door latch vibrating loose during the wash
• Failing wash motor that cuts out once it gets hot
• Main control board losing power or “crashing” mid-wash

Signs You Have This Problem:

• Water is left standing in the bottom of the tub
• The unit beeps or flashes lights halfway through the wash
• The timer gets stuck on one minute or refuses to advance

Our technicians will run a full diagnostic to see which sensor is tripping and replace the failing components to ensure your dishwasher completes its cycle every time.

If your dishwasher won’t turn on, it usually means power isn’t reaching the machine or a safety feature has shut it down. While you should first check for a tripped breaker or a loose plug, internal issues like a blown fuse or a faulty latch often require a professional fix.

Common Causes:

• Power supply issues (tripped breaker, loose plug, or off-switch)
• Broken door latch or safety switch (most common)
• Blown thermal fuse (usually from overheating)
• Faulty start button or control board
• Motor failure

Signs You Have This Problem:

• The display is completely dark (no lights, no sounds)
• The door won’t click or lock securely into place
• Pressing the start button yields no response at all

Our technicians will diagnose your dishwasher’s power supply and safety circuits, testing all relevant components to get your unit running again.