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Dishwasher Repair Sherbrooke
Dishwasher won’t drain, leaking or leaving dishes dirty? A technician comes to your home, finds the problem and fixes it, with parts and labour guaranteed.
Tell us what your dishwasher is doing and we’ll call you back to book the visit. In a hurry? Call 438 798-5778.
Parts and labour
Price before any repair
Repair and installation
Sherbrooke & Townships
Dirty dishes or water in the tub? We get your dishwasher working again at home.
Water sitting at the bottom, a puddle in front of the door, plates still greasy at the end of the cycle: a broken dishwasher gets noticed fast. Need dishwasher repair Sherbrooke homeowners can count on? Our certified technicians come to your home with their diagnostic tools. They find the cause and explain the cost before touching anything. We can serve you in English over the phone.
On this page: common problems, what to check when your dishwasher won’t drain, how to tell if a spray arm is clogged, where a leak comes from and how the visit works. Just bought a new one? We install it too.
- Diagnosis explained before any repair
- Parts and labour guaranteed
- All brands, repair and installation
The dishwasher problems we fix most often
Each symptom points to a few specific parts. Here’s where the technician starts.
Dishwasher won’t drain
Dirty water stays at the bottom of the tub after the cycle. Clogged filter, kinked drain hose, blocked garbage disposal connection or worn drain pump.
Dishwasher leaking
A puddle in front of the door or under the cabinet. Door gasket, too much detergent, water inlet valve or a connection under the sink.
Dishes come out dirty
Stuck-on food, cloudy glasses. Clogged spray arm, full filter or water not hot enough.
It won’t fill
The cycle starts, but no water comes in. Valve under the sink closed, inlet valve or stuck float.
It doesn’t dry anymore
Dishes stay wet at the end of the cycle. Heating element, empty rinse aid or fan.
It won’t start
No response, or lights blinking. Door latch, child lock, control board or power supply.
Safety first. Turn off the power before putting your hands at the bottom of the tub. Careful, the water may be hot.
Dishwasher won’t drain: what to check before calling
In most cases, water stays in the tub because something is blocking the drain. A few simple checks can solve the problem.
Clean the filter
It’s at the bottom of the tub, under the lower spray arm. Unscrew it, rinse it under hot water and scrub it with an old toothbrush. On many recent models, it’s a manual filter that needs regular cleaning.
Check the garbage disposal
If the dishwasher drains into the sink’s garbage disposal, run the disposal. A new disposal sometimes still has its factory knockout plug, which blocks the drain completely.
Look at the drain hose
Under the sink, it shouldn’t be kinked or crushed. It needs a high loop or an air gap so water can’t flow back.
Run a short cycle
Close the door firmly and start a rinse cycle. If the pump hums but the water doesn’t go down, something is blocking it.
If the water still won’t go down, the drain pump, its check valve or the control board is probably the cause. The bottom of the dishwasher then has to be taken apart, often by pulling it out of the cabinet.
Clogged spray arm: why your dishes come out dirty
Spray arms spin under water pressure and spray water through small holes. If those holes clog with food, limescale or a piece of glass, the arm spins poorly, and part of the dishes never gets properly rinsed.
To clean it, remove the arm, clear each hole with a toothpick and rinse it under hot water. Before closing the door, spin each arm by hand: it should turn freely without hitting the dishes.
The top rack comes out dirty
The upper spray arm is clogged or not clipped in properly.
White residue and cloudy glasses
Limescale builds up in the holes and on the dishes, especially with hard water.
The arm doesn’t turn at all
Clogged holes, broken mount or pressure too low because of the wash pump.
The arm is clean, but it still washes poorly
Weak wash pump, water not hot enough or full filter.
Dishwasher leaking: where is the water coming from?
Where the water shows up helps find the part involved. A slow leak can damage the floor and cabinet long before you notice it.
Under the door, in front
Worn or dirty door gasket, misaligned door or too many suds.
Under the dishwasher, at the back
Water inlet valve, supply connection or drain hose under the sink.
Only while draining
Hose connection at the disposal or drain, or a loose clamp.
The floor is swelling
A slow leak has been going on for a while. Act fast to limit the damage.
While you wait for the visit, turn off the water valve under the sink and switch off the breaker. And never put hand dish soap in the dishwasher: the suds overflow through the door.
New dishwasher? We install it too
Replacing an old appliance? We also install new dishwashers, all brands. A proper installation prevents the leaks and drainage problems we often see after a rushed hookup.
Before the installation
- Keep the box and the instructions
- Clear the cabinet under the sink
- Check the width of the opening
- Note if the old dishwasher drains into a garbage disposal
Dishwasher repair Sherbrooke: how the visit works
No surprises: here’s what happens between your call and clean dishes again. We travel everywhere in Sherbrooke and to several towns in the Eastern Townships (see our service areas).
You describe the problem
By phone or with the form. Give us the brand, the model and the error code, if there is one.
The technician comes to you
At the agreed time, with diagnostic tools. Your dishwasher stays at home.
Diagnosis and price first
The technician explains the problem and the cost of the repair before starting. You decide after that.
Guaranteed repair
If the part is available, it’s fixed during the visit. If not, we come back as soon as it arrives. Parts and labour guaranteed.
Dishwasher repair questions
Call us or write to us, we’ll get back to you.
How much does a dishwasher repair cost?
It mostly depends on the part involved. A gasket or an inlet valve costs far less than a pump or a control board. We can’t give an honest number without a diagnosis, so the technician explains the cost before starting.
Is it worth repairing a dishwasher?
Often, yes. If the problem involves a part like the pump, the inlet valve or a gasket, repairing almost always makes more sense. If the tub is cracked or the appliance is very worn, we tell you frankly.
Is it normal to have a little water at the bottom?
A little clear water under the filter, yes, on many models. A layer of dirty water covering the bottom of the tub after the cycle, no: the drain is blocked.
How often should the filter be cleaned?
About once a month with normal use, more often if you don’t rinse dishes much. Your manual gives the recommended frequency for your model.
Do you install new dishwashers?
Yes, all brands. Send your request with the appliance model and we’ll confirm what needs to be planned.
Do you repair all brands?
Yes, all brands. Give us the brand and model when you contact us: it helps us bring the right part.
Do you serve the towns around Sherbrooke?
Yes. We travel to every borough of Sherbrooke and to Magog, East Angus, Windsor, Coaticook, Cookshire, Richmond and Saint-Denis-de-Brompton. For any other address in the Eastern Townships, call us to confirm.
Dishwasher not cleaning? We’ll take care of it
Tell us about the problem and we’ll offer you the first available appointment. For dishwasher repair in Sherbrooke or the Eastern Townships, call 438 798-5778 or request a quote. You get a clear diagnosis, a price before the repair and guaranteed work.