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Dishwasher repair

Repairing a dishwasher that will not fill, drain or clean.
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Whether this needs a licence in Ireland

Ireland

No licence required

Taken from the statute below; not yet reviewed by a lawyer

Irelandwww.cru.ieChecked

Dishwasher repair: what the job involves

Repairing a dishwasher that will not fill, drain, heat, dry or clean, leaks, or stops with an error code. Most faults are pumps, heaters, float switches, door seals or the control board, and many are fixed in one visit.

Also asked for as: dishwasher not draining · dishwasher not cleaning · dishwasher leaking · dishwasher error code · integrated dishwasher repair

How the job is usually done

  1. Agree make, model, age and the symptom, with any error code.
  2. Run a test cycle and read the fault code.
  3. Check filters, spray arms, the drain hose, the sump and the anti-flood float first.
  4. Find the failed part: drain or circulation pump, heater, inlet valve, door seal or board.
  5. Agree the price of the repair before going ahead.
  6. Fit the part, run a cycle and check for leaks under the base.

Dishwasher repair: what is included

Usually included

  • Diagnosis and test cycle
  • Cleaning the filters and sump
  • Fitting the agreed part and testing

Usually not included — agree it separately

  • The part itself, priced after diagnosis
  • New plumbing or waste connections
  • Refitting kitchen plinths or décor panels damaged earlier
  • Disposal of the old machine

Materials and who supplies them

  • Spare parts: supplied by the engineer
  • Filters, seals and spray arms, which the customer can also buy

How long it takes

Usually under two hours; longer for an integrated machine that has to come out, or a second visit when a part is ordered.

Dishwasher repair: the rules in Ireland

What the official sources say, checked against them on the date shown. A summary, not legal advice — follow the link to read the rule itself.

  • If a machine develops a fault that was not caused by misuse, the seller — not the manufacturer or a repairer — must put it right: a refund within 30 days, and after that a free repair or replacement, or a refund for a serious fault. Check this before paying for a repair on a newer machine.

    Applies to: the retailer who sold the appliance

    Consumer Rights Act 2022, Competition and Consumer Protection Commission · ccpc.ie · Checked 9 October 2026

  • A manufacturer’s guarantee or a paid extended warranty is in addition to your statutory rights; a repair by an outside engineer during the guarantee period can void it, so check the terms first.

    Applies to: the appliance owner

    Competition and Consumer Protection Commission · ccpc.ie · Checked 9 October 2026

  • For household dishwashers on the EU market since March 2021, manufacturers must make parts such as pumps, heaters, control boards and sensors available to professional repairers for at least seven years after the last unit, and door hinges, seals, spray arms, filters and racks for at least 10 years.

    Applies to: manufacturers and importers

    Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2022 (ecodesign) · eur-lex.europa.eu · Checked 9 October 2026

  • When you buy a replacement, the retailer must take back the old appliance free of charge on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis, including collection when the new one is delivered; old appliances can also go free to a civic amenity site.

    Applies to: retailers of electrical goods, and the householder disposing of an appliance

    WEEE Regulations, S.I. 149 of 2014 · citizensinformation.ie · Checked 9 October 2026

  • Repair and maintenance of movable goods, which includes domestic appliances, is charged at the reduced rate of VAT by a VAT-registered engineer, subject to the two-thirds rule when parts are most of the bill.

    Applies to: VAT-registered repairers

    Revenue Commissioners, VAT Consolidation Act 2010, Schedule 3 · revenue.ie · Checked 9 October 2026

  • Repairing an electric domestic appliance is not a restricted trade in Ireland. What is restricted is gas work (Registered Gas Installers) and new electrical circuits or work in the fixed wiring (Registered Electrical Contractors).

    Applies to: the homeowner choosing an engineer

    Commission for Regulation of Utilities · cru.ie · Checked 9 October 2026

What dishwasher repair costs, and why

What jobs on Talqero came to

Not enough comparable jobs yet to publish a range here. Talqero shows a price range only once at least five comparable jobs, agreed prices or offers exist — a range from fewer would describe a handful of jobs, not the market. Post your job and compare the offers you get.

What affects the price

  • The part needed and its availability
  • Integrated machines that have to come out of the kitchen
  • Make, model and age
  • Water damage underneath from a leak
  • Call-out and diagnosis charges

Paperwork to ask for at the end

  • An invoice listing the fault, the parts fitted and their guarantee

Safety

  • Switch the dishwasher off at the spur or plug before reaching into the sump; there may be broken glass in the filter.
  • If water is under the machine, turn off the supply valve until it is fixed.

Dishwasher repair: before you hire

Questions to ask a tradesperson

  • Do you work on my make, and do you carry parts for it?
  • Is the call-out charge included in the repair price?
  • Is the repair worth it at this age?
  • What is the guarantee on the part?

What you can do yourself

Cleaning the filter and spray arms and refilling salt are routine owner jobs; inside the machine is for an engineer.

What to put in your task

  • What is the dishwasher doing?
  • Is it built in or freestanding?
  • What make is it, and how old?
  • Is it still under guarantee or extended warranty?

Photos that help

  • The rating plate on the edge of the door
  • The display or lights showing the fault
  • Inside the base with the bottom basket removed
  • Any water under or in front of the machine

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Questions about dishwasher repair

Does dishwasher repair need a licence in Ireland?

No licence is required for this work in Ireland (source: www.cru.ie). Ask instead for references and photographs of similar jobs.

Why is my dishwasher not draining?

The filter in the base is often blocked with food or glass, or the drain hose is kinked where it meets the sink waste. If both are clear, the drain pump may have failed.

Why are my dishes coming out dirty?

Usually blocked spray arms, a dirty filter, too little detergent or no salt in a hard-water area. If the water is not getting hot, the heater or its sensor may have failed.

Can I get parts for an older dishwasher?

For newer models, EU rules require manufacturers to keep key parts available to repairers for years after a model stops being sold. Very old or discontinued machines can be harder to source.

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