Water supply and float operation are verified, then the restricted or electrically failed inlet valve is replaced.
Parts
Water Inlet Valve
$54–$58
Labor
$125–$250
Water Inlet Valve
Water supply and float operation are verified, then the restricted or electrically failed inlet valve is replaced.
Advanced DIY
Water Inlet Valve
$54–$58
$125–$250
DIY
Easy DIY
What’s involved
The filter, sump inlet, and spray arms are cleaned and the damaged or blocked spray component is replaced if needed.
Parts
Filter
$48–$52
Spray arm
$47–$82
Labor
$125–$250
Filter / Spray Arm
The filter, sump inlet, and spray arms are cleaned and the damaged or blocked spray component is replaced if needed.
Easy DIY
Filter
$48–$52
Spray arm
$47–$82
$125–$250
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The door alignment and interlock circuit are checked and the failed latch/switch assembly is replaced.
Parts
Door latch
$33–$34
Door switch
$31–$32
Labor
$125–$250
Door Latch / Switch Assembly
The door alignment and interlock circuit are checked and the failed latch/switch assembly is replaced.
Advanced DIY
Door latch
$33–$34
Door switch
$31–$32
$125–$250
DIY
Easy DIY
What’s involved
The tub lip and door alignment are checked and the compressed, torn, or heat-damaged gasket is replaced.
Parts
Perimeter / tub door gasket
$25–$80
Lower door seal / wiper
$30–$65
Labor
$125–$325
Door Gasket
The tub lip and door alignment are checked and the compressed, torn, or heat-damaged gasket is replaced.
Easy DIY
Perimeter / tub door gasket
$25–$80
Lower door seal / wiper
$30–$65
$125–$325
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
Replace main control board.
Usually 2–7 days without it
Parts
Main control board
$150–$165
User interface board
$95–$105
Labor
$150–$325
Control Board
Replace main control board. Usually 2–7 days without it
Advanced DIY
Main control board
$150–$165
User interface board
$95–$105
$150–$325
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The dispenser is checked for blockage and actuation, then the complete dispenser assembly is replaced if its latch, wax motor, or solenoid has failed.
Parts
Detergent Dispenser Assembly
$41–$86
Labor
$150–$325
Detergent Dispenser Assembly
The dispenser is checked for blockage and actuation, then the complete dispenser assembly is replaced if its latch, wax motor, or solenoid has failed.
Advanced DIY
Detergent Dispenser Assembly
$41–$86
$150–$325
DIY
Advanced DIY
What’s involved
The float is cleaned and tested for free movement, and the failed float switch or overfill sensor is replaced.
Parts
Float Switch / Overfill Switch
$20–$51
Labor
$125–$250
Float Switch / Overfill Switch
The float is cleaned and tested for free movement, and the failed float switch or overfill sensor is replaced.
Advanced DIY
Float Switch / Overfill Switch
$20–$51
$125–$250
Easy DIY: basic tools, under an hour. Moderate: some disassembly. Advanced: experience with the machine's internals. Technician: sealed-system, electrical or tub-split work.
Parts prices don’t move much across the country; labor does. If a technician supplies the part, expect 40–50% on top of the part price.
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