What a Viking dishwasher is like to work on
Viking dishwashers are bought as part of a matched kitchen rather than on their own, and they fail in a short and predictable set of ways. The panel-ready installations are the only thing that changes the job — a machine built into a run of cabinetry may need the panel off before it will come forward.
Model lines we service
What we open one for
Standing water after a cycle
The drain pump or the check valve, and on a retrofitted kitchen the drain hose loop.
Will not start or the door will not latch
The latch assembly and its switch — a contained repair.
Not cleaning properly
The filter, then the wash pump or the spray arm feed.
Parts and what they cost
Pumps, latches and filters are obtainable. Tell us if the machine is panel-ready when you book — knowing in advance is the difference between finishing the job and rescheduling it.
Most dishwasher jobs land between $150 and $300, parts included, and the $150 minimum service call is part of that rather than on top of it.
When to call Viking instead of us
If your Viking is inside its manufacturer warranty, go to Viking first — the repair should be covered and we would only be adding a bill to it. Out of warranty, and particularly on older units, we are usually the more sensible call.
Answered
- Mine is panelled into the cabinetry. Is that a problem?
- Not a problem, but worth saying at booking. A panelled machine may need the door front off before the unit can come forward, and arriving prepared for that saves a second visit.