Dishwasher Fault Finding and Repair

6 Oct 2022

Since my dishwasher started acting up, and I was going to take it apart, it only seemed appropriate to share it with the community! From the outset I suspected a mechanical issue, not an electrical one, but since it was open any way, it was a good oportunity to take a look inside.

a531016 over 2 years ago in reply to dang74

And this really was rewarding! The trick is finding just the right moment in time when I won't get in trouble at home for taking the dishwasher apart if the new replacement doesn't work!

What features would you look to add if we did replace the controls? Smart home integration, notification on completion, electricity tariff tie in?
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dang74 over 2 years ago

It's always rewarding to fix something. I like the 'teaser' at the end when you suggest the possibility to change out the dish washer's stock electronic controller with a custom design instead.
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a531016 over 2 years ago in reply to DAB

Thanks DAB. I was expecting to find a failed seal that may have been a challenge to replace, so finding a loose connection was a big relief!

I like the idea of replacing the contoller as a fun project, however, I wonder how hard it will be to replicate the programs exactly?
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DAB over 2 years ago

Good investigation to find the problem.

It is always a challenge to find out what a device should do verses what it is failing to do.
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