Dishwashers are usually cheap to fix when caught early and a nightmare when ignored. If yours is leaking under the cabinet, stop using it and call — most of the time the fix is a $40 part, but the damage to your hardwoods from another week of service is not.
Common fixes
- Not cleaning — wash motors, chopper assemblies, spray arms, soap dispensers
- Not draining — drain pumps, check valves, clogged sump, bad air gaps
- Leaks — door gaskets, tub seals, inlet valves, hose clamps
- Won’t start — door latches, control boards, thermal fuses
- Long cycles or cold wash — heating elements, thermistors, mainboards
Built-in Miele, Bosch & Thermador
These premium units have their own service quirks, and Bob’s put in enough Miele G-series reinstalls to know the tight clearances in built-in cabinetry. If you’ve been told your unit “can’t be repaired,” call for a second opinion first.