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KDFE104D

KitchenAid KDFE104D Dishwasher Repair

KitchenAid dishwasher

Most common issues on this model

  1. Drain hose connection that drips each time the pump runs
  2. Chalky film on glassware from scale and low rinse aid
  3. One rack coming out clean while the other stays dirty
  4. Impeller jammed by glass or a label scrap

Leaks that show up only during the drain portion of the cycle are a typical story for the KDFE104D, and they usually come from the hose connection or its clip rather than from the tub. A plate reading KDFE104DBL or KDFE104DSS describes the same appliance.

We slide the dishwasher forward when access allows and follow the drain hose from the pump to the disposer or air gap, looking for a loose clip, a soft hose end or a kink behind the unit. We then check for scale in the sump and on the heater, and test both racks for even spray. If the pump hums without clearing the tub, we look for a jam before condemning it. We give you a written price before we start.

Key features

  • Dishwasher
  • Rating-plate revision code seen: KDFE104DBL0
  • Also on the plate: KDFE104DBL and KDFE104DSS
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Error codes this model can show

KDFE104DKDFE104D questions
Water appears under my KDFE104D only when it drains. Where is it coming from?

Most likely the drain hose or its clamp, because that joint is under pressure only while the pump runs. We inspect the hose end, the clip and the connection at the disposer.

Can hard water hurt this dishwasher?

Over time, yes. Scale on the heater and in the spray holes reduces heating and washing. We check both and explain how often a descaling cycle makes sense for your water.

The pump hums but nothing drains. Should I keep running it?

Stop the cycle. A humming pump that cannot move water may be jammed, and running it can overheat the motor. We clear the sump and test the pump free of the jam.

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