Dishes coming out gritty is nearly always a clogged filter and spray arm rather than a broken machine — limescale and food debris choke the jets over time. A proper overhaul of the wash path fixes most "my dishwasher is useless" complaints for a fraction of a new unit.

Water pooling at the bottom or leaking onto the floor points at the drain pump, a kinked hose or a perished door seal. Built-in units hide their leaks behind cabinetry, so we pull the machine forward and check the connections rather than guessing from the puddle.

Newer dishwashers throw error codes for inlet, drain and heating faults. We read the code, then verify it against what the machine actually does, because a sensor can lie. You get a clear repair-or-replace call before we order any part.

What’s included

• Fill, wash and drain cycle test
• Spray-arm, filter and jet clean
• Inlet-valve and drain-pump check
• Price confirmed before parts go in
• 90-day workmanship cover on the repair

Common add-ons

• Drain pump / valve swap
• Spray-arm & filter overhaul
• Door-seal replacement

Good for: Freestanding and built-in dishwashers in condo and landed kitchens.
Turnaround: Filter, pump and seal jobs are same visit; control boards may need an ordered part.