Most newer dishwashers dry and clean better with it.

Why is there white film on my glasses?

Usually hard water. Rinse aid and a dishwasher cleaner help.

Dishwasher Not Cleaning Dishes

If dishes come out dirty, look at the filter and spray arms first. Then the water: not enough water or water that isn’t hot enough. A weak wash pump is the last thing on the list.

Common causes

Dirty filter. Dirty water gets sprayed back on the dishes.
Clogged spray arms. Holes plugged with food or hard-water scale.
Low water. A bad inlet valve or a float stuck up.
Water not hot. The water heater is set low, or the dishwasher’s heater isn’t working.
Wash pump. Worn out, so pressure is weak.
Loading and detergent. Bowls blocking the arms, or old detergent pods.

Checks you can do safely

Turn off power (and water or gas where it applies) before you reach inside any appliance.

Clean the filter.
Take off the spray arms and clear the holes with a toothpick.
Run the kitchen tap until the water is hot before you start the cycle.
Make sure the spray arms spin freely.

When to call us

Call if the arms and filter are clean and it still doesn’t clean, or it doesn’t seem to fill. We work Monday to Friday, 8 to 5, across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, Ellis and Johnson counties. The service call is $150 and we waive it if you go ahead with the repair. Parts and labor are covered for 90 days.

Service page: dishwasher repair.