Dishwashers These 'Helpful Tips' and the 'Myths About Appliances' sections could help you rectify simple problems without any other help and before they turn into costly ones. They could also help you avoid the need for service altogether. Appliance411 major home appliance parts, repair and service information for consumers. If your dishwasher fails to function, you should call a plumber.
Major appliances are considerably different from most other plumbing fixtures.
Most plumbers are not familiar with the intricacies of the appliance itself and should only be called if the problem lies in the connection to the household plumbing. My dishwasher is broken because there is some water in the bottom after the cycle is finished. There should always be some water left in the bottom of the tub at the end of a wash. This water keeps the seals moist to avoid them drying out and leaking. When the dishwasher starts, it will first drain for several seconds to remove standing water, then it will fill with fresh water and begin the wash cycle.