Whirlpool Dishwasher Not Washing in Clearwater: A Seized Circulation Pump and Why We Said Replace It
- Symptom
- The dishwasher filled with water but never ran the wash cycle.
- Cause
- The circulation pump had seized. The water here is very hard.
- Fix
- We recommended replacing the dishwasher with a new one that has a leak sensor.
The dishwasher in this house in the Countryside North Ridge area of Clearwater filled with water, but it never got to the one cycle that matters: the wash.
What we found
The circulation pump had seized. That’s the pump that sends water through the spray arms. Without it the dishwasher fills, goes through its steps and washes nothing. The water here is very hard, which is the reason it seized.
Why we recommended a new one
This dishwasher isn’t new, and it sits lower than the kitchen floor. It also has no leak sensor. Dishwashers this age sometimes leak, and if this one does, nobody will see the water until it’s done damage.
So we recommended replacing it. Any dishwasher will do, as long as it has a leak sensor. Some models have a float switch in the bottom pan that reports water, which keeps the house from flooding.
If your dishwasher fills but won’t wash, call us. Our dishwasher repair service can tell you honestly whether it’s worth fixing.
FAQ
Why does my dishwasher fill with water but not wash?
A seized circulation pump can do it. The dishwasher fills and runs through its steps, but nothing sprays the water. On this Whirlpool in Clearwater the pump had seized, and very hard water was a likely reason.
Why recommend a dishwasher with a leak sensor?
This dishwasher sits lower than the kitchen floor, so a leak under it wouldn't be seen. Some dishwashers have a float switch in the bottom pan that reports water, which protects the floor.