How does it work?

What happens is a technician is called to the specified destination after the customer has contacted the main office and expressed their situation about their appliance malfunction. After a short conversation, the dispatch schedules a time for the technician to arrive at the specified address after confirming with the customer.

When the technician arrives, he diagnoses the whole appliance and estimates the most economic fee to repair the appliance. After this step is done, the customer has a choice of whether to continue and repair their appliance or say nay and buy a new appliance all together. If the customer decides to repair the appliance, they sign the invoice confirming it for the estimated amount and then the repairs begin!

What if my dishwasher stops working next day?

We got you covered! Warranty provided by Appliance Electrician covers one month labor and 2 month coverage for parts. (Included in every service repair)

What if I want a new dishwasher?

If a customer believes it’s better for him/her to buy a new appliance then Appliance Electrician will:

• Provide professional consultation
• Brand recommendation by a certified professional
• Find appliance brand for the appliance chosen to replace
• Pick it up and deliver to destination
• Install

How does THAT work?

We will suggest a number of appliances that can replace the appliance in question from various appliance stores. Once customer finds an appliance they like, they buy it and we will pick it up and install it! Whether it’s a restaurant business or just major household appliance, we will help you get what you want!

Taking the Dishwasher Apart

Most dishwashers components can be accessed from the front door, in fact, most repairs in dishwashers are made by opening the front door.

First thing you need to do is get to the control panel. You must remove the screws that surround the panel itself; sometimes they are located under a type of mold or plastic in order to make design look smoother. Knobs are usually held by a tight friction fit or by a series of small screws, sometimes, depending on the dishwasher, the entire from panel must be removed to have access to the inner working of the machine.

In most dishwashers, once the panel is removed, the rest of the door can be removed by taking the screws out; these screws may also be covered by trap molding or plastics. These screws must be taken out to access the hoses, motor, inlet valves, motor and other components, then you may remove the lower access panel. This can usually be done without removing the entire door.

Here are some simple tips suggested by certified professionals that you can use to diagnose your own dishwasher!

1. Make sure the dishwasher is receiving power. If it is plugged into the wall, just make sure the cord is not harmed and the plug is fully inside the wall outlet. Another thing to check would be the switch that controls on the outlet. Make sure it is turned on. Modern “built-in” dishwashers are connected directly into a circuit, make sure the main entrance panel does not have a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker, if so then make sure to restore the circuit. If the residence is of older age, the dishwasher is most likely connected to a separate entrance panel.

2. Assuming the circuit is receiving power, and then the problem may be coming from a faulty switch from the wall outlet. To test the switch, just use a voltage tester, take the switch cover off and insert the probe of the voltage tester in one of the holes and the other probe into the other hole. If the tester starts lighting up then the switch is fine, if it does not then it is faulty and needs to be replaced.

3. Always make sure that the door is latched properly for the dishwasher will not work if it is still open. If it does not close properly then the latch is faulty and must be replaced.

4. Make sure that the water heater in the residence is working properly by checking the flow of water from the kitchen sink. Another thing to check would be the temperature of the water. Make sure the hot water is hot enough; this too can be checked in the kitchen sink. If no hot water is coming or it is not hot enough then the heater may be faulty and should be inspected by a licensed professional.

5. Make sure all knobs and buttons are set correctly; recent models have sensitive buttons so just a double check is always good.

*If the above checked out and dishwasher is still not working then a deeper inspection is required.

How to know if it’s the door gasket that is faulty?
When water leaks through the dishwasher door, it’s a faulty door gasket. By simply opening the door and inspecting the gasket you may come across a few impressions. If the gasket is not soft and strong, but rather cracked or worn out, the gasket has lived its life and is now to replace it.

Make sure when installing the new gasket that it fits into the door frame without any spaced left for it to be loose. You may have to take out the screws to make them loose and re-tightening them after gasket is in place. Once this is done you may close the dishwasher door and start a cycle and check for leaks. If a leak still occurs, make sure the door gasket is positioned against the door frame so as to not flatten or squeeze the gasket. For more questions, visit our live chat feature!

How do I service the door latch?
Because the latch of a dishwasher is used often, it may acquire ware and tare faster than other parts. This brings certain mechanical problems to the user. The latch can lose its tight fit over time that causes the door to not shut properly. This in turn causes the dishwasher to not function. Sometimes, the issue can be resolved by re-adjusting the latch and fitting it back into place, if that does not seem to solve the problem, the latch must be replaced. For more questions, visit our live chat feature!

How do I clean the sprayer arm?
Always make sure that the sprayer arms holes are not clogged with detergent or other minerals. Although rare, it does happen. This is best done with a sharp lead pencil; anything else like toothpicks could break and stay inside the sprayer causing massive problems.

Which type of detergents are best, powder or liquid?
We recommend the powdered detergents such as Cascade due to the fact that the gels don’t perform as well. We also recommend the major brand names like the one mentioned before.

Should I clean the inside of the dishwasher?
It all hangs on how much one uses the dishwasher itself. If dishwasher is only used twice or three times a week, the inside can be left as is. In retrospect, if mold seems to form inside or water is being left in the bottom of the washer, we highly recommend putting detergent in the dishwasher capsule and run one full cycle on empty, otherwise, it may start to smell bad.

Are routine Maintenance’s needed for my dishwasher?
Yes. There is always a routine maintenance for all appliances. For specific instruction please read dishwasher manual.

What do I do when dishes are coming out of the dishwasher still dirty?
Several things may be wrong, there might be something clogging the water flow for the rinse cycle, for the best accurate analysis we recommend contacting an appliance repair service for a complete diagnose. For more questions, visit our live chat feature!

Do I have to rinse my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?
Not at first. Modern dishwashers are able to handle most residues from foods left on dishes. The only case where a rinsing of one’s dishes should occur is if the foods are melted or burnt on the dishes. It’s alright to leave some food residue because the chemical factors of the food react with the detergents to create a stronger cleaning reaction that will leave your dishes ultimately cleaner.

What if my dishwasher takes a very long time to go through one cycle?
Some dishwasher models must first pre-heat the water before the actual cycle may begin. The heater may take up to half an hour sometimes to get the water at the right temperature.

To cut down on wait time, you may increase the water temperature before turning the dishwasher on. Turning on the hot water from the kitchen sink is recommended for that specific task. WARNING! DO NOT SET WATER HEATER TEMPERATURE HIGHER THAN 120 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT!

Should there be water in the bottom of my dishwasher?
Yes. All dishwashers leave a small amount of water in the bottom to keep the seal and pump wet. These components must always be wet, if not, one risks the chance of the seal becoming brittle and therefore causing a leak.

Why do my glasses and cups come out with spots?
We recommend using the heating cycle to prevent spotting. It can also be caused by lack of water flow in dishwasher or too much detergent.

Do I really have to run the water in the sink before starting a cycle?
Yes. Dishwashers work best with very hot water. Let the water at the sink run for a few moments (until it’s hot) before turning on the dishwasher. For more questions, visit our live chat feature!

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