Dave Holt · February 4, 2026
I’ve worked on quite a few KitchenAid KDTM404KPS dishwashers over the years, and a failed drain pump is one of the most common calls I get on this model. Nine times out of ten, it’s either a seized pump motor or a chunk of broken glass lodged in the impeller. The good news is this … Read more
Dave Holt · February 4, 2026
I’ve worked on the KitchenAid KDTM404KPS more times than I can count, and heating element failure is easily one of the top three complaints I see with this model. Dishes coming out cold and wet is the telltale sign, and in most cases replacing the heating element along with the high-limit thermostat gets it running … Read more
Dave Holt · February 4, 2026
I’ve worked on the Whirlpool WDT750SAKZ more times than I can count, and a non-rotating spray arm is one of the most frequent calls I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, it’s simply clogged spray arm holes or a worn bearing hub rather than a failed pump. A good cleaning and inspection … Read more
Dave Holt · February 3, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of Bosch 800 Series dishwashers, and clogged or cracked spray arms on the SHPM65Z55N are one of the most frequent service calls I get. Hard water deposits and small food debris are almost always the culprit, and in most cases a thorough cleaning solves it — though cracked arms need a … Read more
Dave Holt · February 3, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of Bosch 800 Series dishwashers, and circulation pump failure on the SHPM65Z55N is one of the most frequent calls I get — especially on units between 3-6 years old. That grinding noise during the wash cycle is almost always the pump bearing going out. In most cases, replacing the complete circulation … Read more
Dave Holt · February 3, 2026
I’ve worked on quite a few Bosch 800 Series dishwashers, and the SHPM65Z55N door latch is one of the more frequent calls I get. In my experience, about 70% of the time the latch mechanism itself needs full replacement rather than just adjustment. The good news is this is a manageable DIY repair if you’re … Read more
Dave Holt · February 3, 2026
I’ve worked on quite a few KitchenAid KDTM404KPS dishwashers over the years, and control board failures are one of the most common calls I get on this model. In most cases, a simple power cycle clears temporary glitches, but when the board is truly fried, replacement is your only real fix. Dave Holt — Certified … Read more
