In addition to cleaning dishes, the dishwasher plays an important role in keeping your family healthy. This means that a faulty dishwasher is a serious problem. In this article, we’ll take a look at some typical dishwasher problems and suggest ways to solve them. In any case, you can always call a handyman to fix your dishwasher.
Foul Odor
Most likely, it’s the filter. Large food particles, which might otherwise get into the mechanisms and clog the device, are trapped by the filter located at the bottom of the dishwasher. Most manufacturers recommend cleaning it once a month. Take it out and clean it thoroughly, as it may be jammed inside and out. If it has been damaged, it can usually be replaced.
Lack of Cleaning
If food particles remain on the plates after washing them, it may be time to clean the spray arms. These are fairly long, flattened plastic arms that rotate and rinse dishes and other items placed in the dishwasher. They can also be easily removed, cleaned and replaced. Also, don’t forget to clean the fixture. Dishwasher performance can be greatly improved with regular cleaning of the spray arms.
A harmed dispenser for detergent
If your appliance isn’t too old, you can easily replace the detergent dispenser. But since it’s a more complicated repair, it’s best to contact experts to make sure it’s done quickly and well. If you want to do it yourself, you can watch a video online, especially for your particular model, and prepare all the tools you’ll need immediately. You’ll need to remove the front panel of the dishwasher, make the electrical connections, and put everything back in place. Even though the repair is fairly complicated, it’s simple.
Leakage
A number of problems can cause dishwasher leaks. You will need to run a diagnosis.
Hinges
It could be a hinge if the door seems heavy or out of place. If this is the case, you should call an expert. If you decide to do it yourself, you must remove the side panels. Watching a video about it is a great idea, but be sure to choose one that applies to your particular make and model.
A door seal
Door seals may be the source of the issue, and depending on which seals are acting up, a simple remedy may be possible. Examine the upper door seal, which goes from one side of the door down the opposite side and around the top of the door. A replacement seal typically costs $30 or less and replacing one is not a difficult task. But if it’s the lower seals, that’s another story. It is best left to the experts because it entails disassembling the whole door.
Hoses
The drain hose takes the used water from your dishwasher while the fill hose supplies it with water. These may corrode, deteriorate, or clog with time, lowering the efficiency of your dishwasher.
No proper drainage
If there is still a lot of water inside after the dishwasher cycle is complete, it means there is a problem with the drain pump. The dishwasher drain pump is located at the bottom of the appliance. The pump can become clogged with food particles, shards of dishes, shards of glass and other materials, which reduces its efficiency. Therefore, you need to disassemble and clean the drain pump. Although you can probably do it yourself, it is better to call the professionals since you need to remove the base plate and turn the entire machine on its back.
Water Is Not Warm
Because the intense heat destroys bacteria on your plates, this is a serious problem if the water is not heating. The heating element may have burned out. Again, it’s best to call in the professionals. Otherwise, a multimeter will be needed for this task. Lay the appliance on its back, remove the baseplate and any other objects that might interfere with the element, insulate it by disconnecting the cables, and then test it with a multimeter by touching the probe to the terminals. If a defect is detected, the heating element must be replaced.
Washing Machine Not Filling
This problem and the heating element issue are extremely similar. This time, though, you’ll need to inspect the water valve, which is next to the fill pipe and hidden behind the rear plate. Take the wires out, test them using a multimeter, and replace them if necessary.
