My dishwasher will not fill with water.

As water is filling your dishwasher, a float rises along with it. When the float reaches a predetermined level, it shuts off the flow of water, thereby preventing a leak. Sometimes the float can get stuck in the wrong position in your dishwasher, and it can prevent your dishwasher from filling. Check your float assembly. Replace it if you need to.

• How to check a dishwasher float assembly.
• How to replace a dishwasher float assembly.



• Find a float assembly for your dishwasher.

The water that fills your dishwasher lifts the float, and when it reaches a certain level, it acts as a trigger for the float switch. The float triggers the float switch to shut off, thereby shutting off the flow of water into the dishwasher. A defective switch may interfere with your dishwasher's filling ability.

• How to test a dishwasher float switch.
• How to replace a dishwasher float switch.



• Find a float switch for your dishwasher.

Your dishwasher may not be filling with water simply because the water valve's filter screens are dirty and debris-filled. Gain access to your water inlet valve and try cleaning it out. This might be enough to solve the problem. You can learn how to access your water inlet valve in the replace a dishwasher water inlet valve section.

Alternatively, your water inlet valve could be defective altogether. That could be the reason your dishwasher is not filling. Test it for continuity. If it is not functioning as it should, replace it.

• How to test a dishwasher water inlet valve.
• How to replace a dishwasher water inlet valve.



• Find a water inlet valve for your dishwasher.

Your dishwasher may not be filling with water simply because the water valve's filter screens are dirty and debris-filled. Gain access to your water inlet valve and try cleaning it out. This might be enough to solve the problem. You can learn how to access your water inlet valve in the section.

• How to test a dishwasher door switch.
• How to replace a dishwasher door switch.



• Find a door switch for your dishwasher.

Your dishwasher's drain valve is regulated by a drain solenoid. If the solenoid is malfunctioning, it may not allow the drain valve to funtion properly, which in turn could be the reason your dishwasher is not filling with water. Investigate your drain valve and test the solenoid. If the solenoid is faulty, replace it.

• How to check a dishwasher drain valve and solenoid.
• How to replace a dishwasher drain valve solenoid.



• Find a drain valve and a solenoid for your dishwasher.