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Admiral Dishwasher won't start

If your Admiral dishwasher won't start, the most likely problem is a blown thermal fuse, especially if the unit overheated and now has no response at all. Next, check the door switch, since the dishwasher not starting can be as simple as the switch failing to sense that the door is closed. A damaged wire harness is another common cause when the start button seems to work but power is not reaching key components. After that, inspect the door latch, because if the latch is not securing the door properly, the dishwasher has power but will not start. The main control board can also keep an Admiral dishwasher from starting, but it is less common and should be checked only after the simpler parts. In some cases, a failed drain pump can stop the cycle from beginning if the dishwasher cannot clear water before filling. If your Admiral dishwasher won't start or seems to have power but will not start, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact thermal fuse, door switch, wire harness, door latch, main control board, or drain pump that fits your specific dishwasher.

01 - Admiral Dishwasher Thermal Fuse

The thermal fuse shuts off power to the dishwasher if it overheats. If the thermal fuse blows, it will prevent the dishwasher from starting. To determine if the thermal fuse is defective, use a multimeter to test the fuse for continuity. If the thermal fuse does not have continuity, replace it.
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02 - Admiral Dishwasher Door Switch

The door switch prevents the dishwasher from running while the door is open. If the door switch is defective, the switch will prevent the dishwasher from running even when the door is closed. To determine if the door switch is at fault, use a multimeter to test the switch for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity, replace it.
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03 - Admiral Dishwasher Wire Harness

If the dishwasher start button appears to work, but the dishwasher still won't start, a wire harness which sends power from the control board to the pump components could be damaged. Inspect the wire harness for any frayed or broken wires and replace if necessary.
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04 - Admiral Dishwasher Door Latch

The door latch ensures that the dishwasher door latches shut. If the door does not latch properly, the door switch might prevent the dishwasher from running. If the door latch is broken, replace it.
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05 - Admiral Dishwasher Main Control Board

The main control board provides power to nearly every component of the dishwasher. If there is a problem with the main control board, it might not send voltage to the dishwasher, causing the dishwasher not to start. Control boards are often misdiagnosed—make sure you check more commonly defective parts before replacing the main control board.
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06 - Admiral Dishwasher Drain Pump

A dishwasher drain pump assists in removing the water from the tank at various times during operation. Since the unit will drain some water from the tank prior to the fill cycle beginning, a faulty drain pump unable to drain any water could prevent the dishwasher from starting.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why won't my Admiral dishwasher start even though it has power?
How do I know if the thermal fuse is bad on my Admiral dishwasher?
Can a bad door latch or door switch keep an Admiral dishwasher from starting?
Can a dishwasher drain pump stop the dishwasher from starting?
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