I usually DIY repair and keep appliances running longer before buying. There are plenty of YouTube tutorials to fix most things. In the past, I done several minor repairs on our dishwasher with success. I've replaced the detergent dispense cover two times. Other times just draining a restarting solved the problem. However, today I decided to replace after trying to repair. Here are my reasons.
Our dishwasher gave multiple errors codes. Initially, it was a Watertap error, and I decided to clean the internal filter and restarting, which usually works. When cleaning the filter didn't work, I found out the Watertap error meant insufficient water was coming in. Then I started getting a E15 and Aquastop code, which indicates a leak flooding the catch basin. I pulled the dishwasher out to check if the inlet hose was kinked. It was not. I mopped up the catch basin, put everything back together and then started the dishwasher. Still had the Watertap error. However, now the dishwasher kept filling and overflowed out. I pulled the dishwasher out again and disassemble the inlet to see the filter which appeared clean. Reassembled and ran, but still had the Watertap error and the overflowing out.
I spent about 3 hours diagnosing and trying to repair and still had the problem. In the past, a simple fix often worked and it took less that 15 minutes. I've concluded that I probably need to try to change the inlet valve which is a $60 part but not sure if that will fix the overflowing, since another sensor should prevent that. If I still have problems, I will need to call in a repair service and that will cost at least $200 plus parts. More expensive if the problem is the control panel, which it may be.
The dishwasher is about 10 years old and cost $800 when purchased. Since we cook a lot, we use a dishwasher 2-3 times a day, when normal average usage is 5 times a week. So we probably used our dishwasher the equivalent of 30 years for most people. In addition several small parts are damaged and need replacing. Even if the repair is successful, other issues are likely to occur soon and require a replacement. And if I need a service call for a repair, it will likely cost about $400 for parts and labor.
Rather than spend money and more time to fix, I've the decided the best option is to buy new and have it last another 10 years before needing major repair or replacement. The main issue is that we may need to wash dishes by hand for a few days while waiting for delivery and installation.😠
This is not financial nor appliance maintenance advice. Please consult a professional advisor.
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