Most common issues on this model
- Drain hose, air gap and filter for standing water
- Inlet valve and fill level when the tub stays short of water
- Spray arms and wash pump when dishes come out gritty
- Door latch and gasket when the cycle will not start or leaks at the door
- Heating and drying when plastics stay wet
The LDT7808ST is a top-control, built-in dishwasher that was sold with QuadWash and TrueSteam in a stainless finish. It is now an older model, so many of these units have been running in Houston kitchens for a long time, and the wear shows up in the pump, the seals and the drain path.
Because the controls sit on the top edge of the door, we start there when a cycle will not begin, then move to the latch and the fill valve. Steam and multi-arm washing depend on clean spray arms and a clear filter, so we pull and inspect both before blaming the pump. Leaks usually come down to the door gasket, the tub seals or a loose hose clamp.
We confirm the model and serial from the label inside the door before ordering any part, and you get a written price before work starts.
Key features
- Top-control dishwasher
- QuadWash and TrueSteam
- Stainless steel finish
- Adjustable rack system
- Filter before the pump
Error codes this model can show
Is the LDT7808ST still repairable?
Yes. It is an older model, but the drain pump, inlet valve, spray arms, gasket and latch are the usual repair items, and we check which parts can still be sourced from the label numbers before quoting.
Why does water stay in the tub of a top-control dishwasher like this one?
Standing water most often traces to a clogged filter, a kinked or blocked drain hose, or a drain pump that has stopped moving water. We check those three in that order, which keeps the quote small.
Does the steam feature change how you diagnose it?
It adds a heating path and a fill path to test. If dishes come out cool or cloudy, we check the heater, the fill level and the spray arms together instead of replacing one part on a guess.
Book repair for your LDT7808ST
Book in about a minute, or call the desk. Same-day windows inside the Loop on most days, next-day across the rest of Houston.