Dishwasher Not Filling, Water Inlet Valve Cost
The cycle starts, hums, and washes nothing, no fill sound, or a trickle. Alternatively the machine overfills or you find water in the tub between cycles. The same valve, stuck the other way.
Dishwasher Not Filling costs $120 to $250 for a pro repair in Arizona, parts and labor included.
- Parts $20 to $70, labor $100 to $190, about 30 to 60 minutes on site.
- Priciest fix is the inlet valve failed, up to $250.
- 4 of 4 common causes are DIY friendly. Difficulty is moderate.
- Repair, a valve is a routine part on any age of machine.
Averages for independent repair companies. The service call fee of $75 to $150 is usually applied toward the repair. Costs vary by brand, model, and city.
What causes it, and what each fix costs
Inlet valve failed
The solenoid valve behind the kick panel dies or its screen packs with sediment. The standard fix.
Supply stop valve off / clogged
The under sink stop for the dishwasher line gets bumped closed or scales up. Free to check.
Float switch stuck
The overfill float in the tub floor jams up with debris and tells the machine it’s already full.
Water in tub between cycles
Valve leaking through, replace it before it overflows onto the floor.
Repair or replace?
Repair, a valve is a routine part on any age of machine.
We'll quote you on hauling it away, or buying it.
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Quick Questions
The dishwasher fills when it’s off, what’s happening?
The inlet valve isn’t sealing. Shut the under sink stop valve and replace the inlet valve, unattended, that slow fill eventually finds your floor.
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