Frigidaire Dishwasher: not powering on

Professional Repair Guide

What is this symptom?

If your Frigidaire dishwasher is not powering on, you may notice it shows no lights or sounds when you press the START button. This can leave your unit seemingly unresponsive, indicating potential issues with electrical power, the door latch, or a blown thermal fuse.

Urgency: Medium

Possible Causes

Lack of electrical power to dishwasher

How to Identify: Dishwasher has no lights or sounds; check breaker panel for tripped breaker, GFCI outlet tripped, or unplugged/damaged power cord.

Part: Circuit breaker / outlet / power cord

Faulty or unlatched door latch/door switch

How to Identify: Dishwasher will not start if door isn’t fully latched; sometimes no lights if door switch fails.

Part: Door latch assembly / door switch

Blown thermal fuse

How to Identify: No power to control board even when breaker ok; requires continuity test.

Part: Thermal fuse

Preventive Maintenance

  • Regularly inspect door latch and clean any debris: Unlatched door and start failures
    Frequency: monthly
  • Test GFCI and breaker function periodically: Power interruptions causing no start
    Frequency: quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Frigidaire Dishwasher not powering on?
Common causes include lack of electrical power, a faulty door latch or switch, and occasionally a blown thermal fuse.
How do I fix Frigidaire Dishwasher not powering on myself?
Unfortunately, there are no DIY solutions recommended for this issue.
How much does it cost to fix not powering on?
Professional repair costs can vary, so it's best to consult a technician for an accurate estimate.
When should I call a technician for not powering on?
If the dishwasher remains unresponsive despite checking power and the door latch, it's time to call a technician.

References & Sources

Community Analytical Insights

Analysis based on real user discussions from appliance repair communities

Can I Fix This Myself?

50%
DIY Success Rate Difficulty: Professional

Common Issues Reported by Users

  • Control board failure (1 mentions)
  • Faulty latch switches (1 mentions)

User Suggested Solutions

  1. Replace control board

    Success rate: 0.0%

  2. Replace latch switches

    Success rate: 33.0%

  3. Purchase a new dishwasher

    Success rate: 33.0%
Analysis based on 2 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Dishwasher randomly has power
  2. Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher (FGID2468UF2A) stopped working...

Community Discussions

Dishwasher randomly has power

User decided to buy a new dishwasher after troubleshooting.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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