Whirlpool Dishwasher: not cleaning dishes

Based on 2 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for not cleaning dishes: Check for drain issues and verify the heating element is working. (100% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Drain issues (1 mentions)
  • Circulation pump issue (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Check for drain issues and verify the heating element is working.

    Success rate: 50.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  2. Possible circulation pump issue; cleaning the wash motor may resolve the problem.

    Success rate: 50.0% DIY: Yes Medium

Can I Fix This Myself?

100% DIY Success Rate

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

  1. Whirlpool dishwasher help
  2. Whirlpool dishwasher wdt730pah

Community Discussions

not getting dishes clean, pods not falling out of soap drawer, pods not fully dissolving

Possible circulation pump issue; cleaning the wash motor may resolve the problem.

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dishes not getting cleaned and white residue on them after drying

Check for drain issues and verify the heating element is working.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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