Dishwasher problem

[Prudie]

If the programme dial is moving round as it should and the water is connected with no obvious problem why is my dishwasher not taking in water and so not working - could this be a timer/electrical fault or only a plumbing one?

[AlBags]

Hi Prudie x
What brand and make? This is likely to be ..
1st: No water at hose inlet (if connected with one of those easy plumb piercing connectors, it is suspect) Check hose supply with bucket (hoping you can operate tap ok)
2nd: Water inlet solenoid failed. (If you have water available, and you can hear a faint humming, or nothing happens) This will need stripdown of rear/top panel to gain access.
3rd: Failed timer unit/elec control panel. Not normally worth fixing, even on expensive brands.
x

[thelewisgang]

The first thing I would check is the inlet valve.Isolate the water and disconnect the hose, there should be a filter inside, make sure this is clean as this could be blocked.
this might give you more info
http://www.partselect...ater-valve+repair.htm

[AlBags]

^ Yes, there IS a strainer there on solenoid or hose inlet .. but in 30 years, I have never seen one with anything more than a couple of specks in it!

[Prudie]

Hi AlBags xx and thanks the lewisgang. It's a Creda integrated that was in the house when built so about 11 years old. It's odd as it's the first time I've used it since went on hols a couple of weeks ago and it was fine then. The one thing that has been checked is the inlet hose has been disconnected and water is definitely flowing freely up to that point. Yes it does hum but nothing happens.

[AlBags]

^ Then I'd say the solenoid was stuck.
Might free itself if left energised for an hour .. might not. Don't leave like that overnight as solenoid "could" burn out.
You might try pulling out to get access to the solenoid, and give it a few sharp taps.
You should also try rotating/advancing timer unit/control as there is still a chance it's control problem.
My $ are on sticking solenoid tho (because of the humming)

[Prudie]

Thanks hun - all very depressing especially as it's got 3 days of dirty dishes in!

[AlBags]

Not like me then .. more like one dish in three days! : )

[AlBags]

If you were in Northants .. you would have the kettle on at 09.30 hrs : )

[AlBags]

One here for you to watch .. done the second one in the trilogy too now, and also great.
http://www.theanswerb...m/Question914482.html

[Prudie]

And if you were in Dorset I'd have it on at 0900 :-))

Have heard of the film and will keep an eye out for it.

[AlBags]

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[jomifl]

Some solenoid valves use the supply water pressure to open and close them. This is achieved by the solenoid blocking or unblocking a tiny hole in the rubber diaphragm inside. If a tiny speck of debris blocks the hole then the valve is permanently closed. The filter is fitted to prevent this happening but nothing is foolproof and dirt can grow after the filter. So take it apart having isolated it from electricity and water and have a look. This assumes that the valve does not open when powe is applied to it.

[mrroberts]

If your dishwasher stops working properly, it isn’t the end of the world, but it does put the kibosh on one of the luxuries that adds to your quality of life. Because fixing a dishwasher isn’t usually an emergency, you have the opportunity to troubleshoot problems and try to solve them yourself before calling an appliance repair person.

This link might help you, http://fixappliances.ca/dishwasher-appliance-repair/

[Tiffany12]

worth check https://appliancerepairexpert.ca