Dead Control Panel / Touchpad
The #1 KitchenAid failure. Buttons stop responding, the display goes dark, or the unit starts cycles on its own.
The fix: We test the touchpad and control board and replace only what's failed.
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KitchenAid Dishwasher Repair Across Washington — (253) 549-3002
KitchenAid dishwashers (KDTE, KDTM, and KDTS series) clean beautifully — until the electronics give up. The pattern we see across Washington: a 4-to-7-year-old KitchenAid that either won't start, runs forever, or leaks from the diverter. These are fixable problems with known solutions, and we carry the parts on every truck.
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The KitchenAid Problems We Fix Most
Dead control panel / touchpad. The #1 KitchenAid failure. Buttons stop responding, the display goes dark, or the unit starts cycles on its own. It's the touchpad or the control board — we test both and replace only what's failed.
Runs forever / won't advance. Usually the wash motor or the diverter motor. The diverter (which switches water between spray arms) is a known weak point — when it leaks or seizes, the cycle never completes.
Leaking from underneath. KitchenAid diverter motor seals fail with age. We see this constantly on 5+ year-old units — a $200-ish repair that saves a $1,000 machine.
Not cleaning the top rack. The upper spray arm feed tube cracks or the filter assembly clogs. Ten-minute diagnosis, same-visit fix.
Won't drain. Drain pump or a clogged sump — same as any brand, but KitchenAid's pump access is trickier, which is why handymen often misdiagnose it as a control board.
KitchenAid's Most Common Failures — At a Glance
Diverter Motor Leak / Won't Advance
The diverter switches water between spray arms — a known weak point. When it leaks or seizes, the unit runs forever or leaks from underneath.
The fix: A ~$200 diverter repair that saves a $1,000 machine; we stock the motors on every truck.
Won't Drain
Drain pump failure or a clogged sump. KitchenAid's pump access is tricky, which is why handymen often misdiagnose it as a control board.
The fix: Proper pump diagnosis — not a parts-guessing game.
Top Rack Not Cleaning
The upper spray arm feed tube cracks, or the filter assembly clogs — the bottom rack comes out fine while the top stays dirty.
The fix: Ten-minute diagnosis, same-visit fix.
Repair or Replace?
Repair or Replace Your KitchenAid?
Here's the rule we use: if the repair costs less than 50% of a new dishwasher's price — and the machine is under 8–10 years old with a solid tub and racks — repair is almost always the smart money. KitchenAid dishwashers last 8–10 years, so a touchpad or diverter repair on a unit under 7 falls well under that line. On the fence? Read our honest repair-vs-replace guide (the 50% rule explained), or call (253) 549-3002 and we'll give you the honest math before you spend a dollar.
KitchenAid FAQs
My KitchenAid touchpad is dead — is it worth fixing?
Yes, in most cases. A touchpad/control repair runs far less than a comparable new KitchenAid, and the tub and racks are usually fine.
How long do KitchenAid dishwashers last?
8–10 years with normal use. If yours is under 7 and the tub is solid, repair is the smart money.
Do you stock KitchenAid parts?
Yes — control panels, boards, diverter motors, pumps, and racks for the common KDTE/KDTM series.
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