Dave Holt · February 3, 2026
In my 15+ years on the job, dishwasher repair calls are some of the most frequent service visits I handle, and these top models each have their own personality when it comes to failure points. The Bosch 800 Series, for instance, comes in constantly for circulation pump issues, while KitchenAid top-control units love to throw … 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 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
Dave Holt · January 23, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of LG WM3400CW machines over the years, and drain pump clogs are honestly one of the top three calls I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is lint, coins, or small garment debris lodged in the pump filter or impeller. A thorough cleaning of the filter … Read more
Dave Holt · January 23, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of LG WM3400CW machines over the years, and spider arm corrosion is honestly one of the most common failures I see on this model — usually showing up after 5-7 years of use. The aluminum spider arm reacts with detergent residue and moisture, causing it to crack or crumble. Replacing the … Read more
Dave Holt · January 22, 2026
I’ve worked on quite a few Electrolux ELFW7637AT units over the years, and main control board corruption is one of the more frustrating calls I get — usually triggered by power surges or a failed firmware update cycle. The good news is that in most cases, either a firmware reflash or a direct board replacement … Read more
Dave Holt · January 22, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of LG WM3400CW units over the years, and the LE error is one of the most frequent calls I get for this model. In most cases, it comes down to a faulty rotor position sensor or a worn stator assembly causing the motor to lose sync. The good news is this … Read more
Dave Holt · January 21, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of Electrolux ELFW7637AT units over the years, and the E11 fill error is honestly one of the most frequent service calls I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is either a clogged inlet screen or a failed water inlet valve — both of which are very … Read more
Dave Holt · January 21, 2026
I’ve worked on quite a few Miele WWH860WCS units over the years, and a kinked drain hose is honestly one of the most frequent service calls I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, the hose gets pinched against the cabinet wall during installation or after the machine gets nudged. The good news … Read more
Dave Holt · January 20, 2026
I’ve worked on dozens of Miele WWH860WCS machines over the years, and drain pump blockages are honestly one of the top three calls I get for this model. Nine times out of ten, the culprit is debris caught in the pump filter or a small foreign object lodged in the impeller — and most homeowners … Read more
