Miele Dishwasher F14 Error Code — Meaning & Repair Cost (2026)
Lower spray arm blocked. Below: the most likely causes, and what the matching repair costs — Estimated national ranges with a metro localizer. Reviewed July 2026.
What F14 means
Lower spray arm blocked.
Likely causes, most common first
- The lower spray arm is obstructed; remove and clean it
Base: ApplianceRepairService.ca fault-code library · Code meaning & causes · Reviewed July 2026
What it usually costs to fix Estimated
F14 on a Miele dishwasher resolves to the dishwasher not cleaning dishes problem. Miele parts typically run ×1.45 against the mainstream baseline (German luxury OEM; a Miele dishwasher control board averages ~$390, reflecting premium European OEM pricing and 1-3 week overseas lead times), and the ranges below already include it.
$80–$735 national estimate to fix the fault behind F14 (Miele parts ×1.45). Enter a ZIP to localize.
| Most common repair | Typical total | DIY? |
|---|---|---|
| Spray arm / wash arm replacement | $80–$255 | DIY possible |
| Water inlet valve replacement | $85–$285 | DIY possible |
| Wash pump / circulation motor replacement | $235–$735 | Pro recommended |
Plus a typical service-call / diagnostic fee of $75–$150, often credited toward the repair.
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Base: 2 published national repair-cost guides (retrieved 2026-07) · full source registry on the methodology page · National base range (BLS OEWS May 2025 + BEA RPP 2024) · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
Codes are universal — your location changes the repair price, never the code's meaning. See the methodology for the exact localization formula and sources.
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.