Viking builds its dishwashers to the same standards it holds the rest of its kitchen lineup to, using a flow meter, a heating circuit sensor, and a leak-detection switch to keep each wash cycle running the way it’s supposed to. When one of those parts drifts out of spec, the dishwasher usually settles into a single, consistent sign rather than random behavior.
Rather than swapping parts on a hunch, our technicians confirm the failing part first — pump, filter, heating element, or sensor — then repair it with Viking-compatible parts, backed by our workmanship warranty on the labor.
Common Dishwasher Problems
Standing water left in the tub after the cycle ends
Dishes coming out with visible spots, film, or leftover food
Cycle stalls partway through or won't start at all
A grinding or humming noise coming from beneath the tub
Water leaking out from under the door
Wash cycles running noticeably longer than they used to
Dishwasher Error Codes
Recognize a code on your display? Look it up before you unplug anything or attempt a repair.
E:03
Viking Dishwasher E:03 Heater Problem
E:04
Viking Dishwasher E:04 Turbidity Problem
E:05
Viking Dishwasher E:05 Wash Diverter Valve Problem
E:06
Viking Dishwasher E:06 NTC Problem
Drain Pump Error
Viking Dishwasher Drain Pump Error Fail Code (LED 3-3)
E:07
Viking Dishwasher E:07 Water Inlet Valve Problem
Motor Status Error
Viking Dishwasher Motor Status Error Fail Code (LED 3-4)
E:08
Viking Dishwasher E:08 Main Board Communication Error
Motor Under Voltage Error
Viking Dishwasher Motor Under Voltage Error Fail Code (LED 3-5)
E:09
Viking Dishwasher E:09 Display Board Communication Error
Temperature Sensor Error
Viking Dishwasher Temperature Sensor Error Fail Code (LED 4-1)
E:10
Viking Dishwasher E:10 User Interface Board Communication Error
Popular Viking Dishwasher Models
Viking FDWU324
Model # FDWU324
Viking FDB451
Model # FDB451
Viking VDB325
Model # VDB325
Viking VDB450
Model # VDB450
Viking FDW302
Model # FDW302
Viking FDWU524
Model # FDWU524
Why Trust Us With Your Viking Dishwasher
- Measured Before Replaced | Every part on your dishwasher estimate has been tested first with a meter, thermometer or manometer, so you pay only for what actually failed.
- Parts Matched to Your Viking dishwasher | We read the model and serial number from the rating plate and order for that exact line, since a Professional dishwasher and a 7 Series dishwasher rarely share parts.
- Licensed, Insured, Factory-Trained | The technician on your dishwasher is licensed, insured and factory-trained, and the labor is covered by a 30-day workmanship warranty.
- Straight Advice on an Older dishwasher | If your dishwasher is past the point where repair makes sense, you hear why and what the repair would have cost, so the decision stays yours.