14649
Kenmore 14649 Dishwasher Repair
Most common issues on this model
- Not draining or leaving a film of water in the tub
- Door latch not catching, so the cycle will not start
- Dishes cloudy or gritty after a full wash
- Turbo Dry leaving the top rack damp
Kenmore lists the 14649 as a 24-inch built-in electric dishwasher with a 45 dBA sound rating, an EasyFlex 3rd rack and Turbo Dry. It shares its feature set with the 14645, and both carry an exterior handle. Most are installed in a standard 24-inch cabinet opening beside the sink.
The brand name alone does not tell us the builder. The prefix at the start of the model number on the label identifies the manufacturer, and we use that to choose parts and a diagnostic path. Before we order a pump, a valve or a rack part, we confirm the model and serial on the data plate.
For a built-in like this, our first checks are the filter and sump, the drain pump and hose, and the inlet valve. We also test the door latch switch, because a latch that does not register keeps the cycle from starting at all. A dry-cycle complaint leads us to the heater and the vent. We give you a price in writing before we begin, and the finished repair is covered by a 30-day workmanship warranty.
Key features
- 24-inch built-in dishwasher
- Electric
- 45 dBA sound rating
- EasyFlex 3rd rack with Turbo Dry
- Exterior handle
Error codes this model can show
What is the difference between the 14649 and the 14679?
The listing for this family puts the 14649 and 14645 on the exterior handle and the 14679 and 14675 on the pocket handle. The tub and the feature list are otherwise described the same way.
The dishwasher hums but nothing starts. What do you check?
On a built-in of this type we check the door latch and its switch first, then the control that sends power to the pumps. A latch that does not close all the way is a frequent cause, and it is an easy part to confirm.
Is a 45 dBA rating something that changes during service?
No, that rating describes how the unit was built to run. If a dishwasher of this type gets noisy, we look at the pump, the spray arm and loose items in the sump rather than at the rating itself.
Book repair for your 14649
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