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Dishwashers have become a necessary household item. If your dishwasher is working fine then you won't have to worry about the stack of dirty dishes lying in your sink and can go about your other household chores. However, dishwashers can become a real pain for you if they keep on failing after every few uses. You might not know this but dishwasher failures are a pretty common sight. Fortunately, the reason for the failures is more often than not a small issue which can be fixed without having to call the repairman every time. Let's have a look at the top 5 dishwasher failures and how you can fix them yourself.
Water at the Bottom of the Dishwasher
One of the most common dishwasher failures is having water at the bottom of the dishwasher. It is encountered most often after you have used the dishwasher a few times. The cause for this dishwasher failure is the clogging of the drain. This is the reason why the water remains at the bottom of the dishwasher and can't be drained off. Chicken bones, foils and other items are usually responsible for clogging the drain. If you have the habit of putting your dishes inside the dishwasher without clearing off these items then you will encounter this issue quite often. The best way to fix this issue is to unclog the drain by emptying the dishwasher and cleaning its filter.
Dishes Remain Dirty
You place all your dirty dishes in the dishwasher and turn it on and go about doing other chores. On your return you find that the dishes are still dirty. This will obviously make you feel infuriated and you will think that the dishwasher is malfunctioning big time. The simple problem in such a scenario could be a clogged hose, nozzle or sprinkler. In order to clean the nozzle or hose, you should plug out the power supply of the dishwasher and empty the water from it. Clean all the holes according to the instruction manual and then re-wash your dishes. If everything appears to be clear and the problem continues, then the issue could be with the water heater. Dishes could remain dirty if water is not hot enough to melt the fat.
Glasses Remained Stained
When you put your dirty dishes and glasses in the dishwasher, you expect them to be gleaming when washed. This is mostly the case; however, if you find that your glasses are not shining as usual it does not necessarily mean that your dishwasher is functioning improperly. It simply can be a problem of the water being used to wash the dishes. In order to check the issue, place your glasses in vinegar for about five minutes. If the glasses become crystal clear and shine as usual it implies that the issue is because of hard water. You can simply put more dish washing detergent to ensure clearer glasses in future. In case, this is not the issue, the problem can also arise if the water used for washing the glasses is extremely hot. Another reason can be the use of excessive detergent while washing dishes.
Door Leakage
Door leakage is one of the most infuriating dishwasher failures that can cause you a lot of headaches. If your dishwasher is leaking from the door, you should first check whether a dish is stopping your door from locking completely or not. If the dishes are completely fine, it may mean that the door does not completely fit. In order to solve the issue, you can use a tool to slightly screw or unscrew the bolt until it completely fits into its place. Another problem which can cause your dishwasher to leak from the door could be the rubber which is around your door. If nothing helps, you can change the rubber to solve the issue.
Noisy Dishwasher
Another one of the most common failures of dishwashers that are frequently encountered by people is that they start making a lot of noise during operation. A noisy dishwasher can be extremely hard to bear for users especially those who like peace and quiet. Usually the main culprits for making noise are the fan or blades of the dishwasher's motor. If they are damaged, they can produce a lot of noise while the dishwasher motor is running. The best way to take care of this issue is to inspect the blades and fan regularly and change them immediately if you find them damaged.
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Source by Abdul Moiz Mehmood
