{"id":910,"date":"2018-05-30T16:29:34","date_gmt":"2018-05-30T16:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/?p=910"},"modified":"2018-05-30T16:29:34","modified_gmt":"2018-05-30T16:29:34","slug":"common-dishwasher-problems-tips-for-troubleshooting-and-diy-dishwasher-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/910\/common-dishwasher-problems-tips-for-troubleshooting-and-diy-dishwasher-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Dishwasher Problems: Tips for Troubleshooting and DIY Dishwasher Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Doing dishes can be a pretty thankless chore.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, doing dishes can be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/family\/archive\/2018\/04\/doing-dishes-is-the-worst\/557087\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">point of contention<\/a> between some couples, leading to arguments and even break ups.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s where the appliance of modern convenience, the dishwasher, comes in. Dishwashers sell an average of nearly<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/220166\/unit-shipments-of-dishwashers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> 9 million units per year<\/a>, possibly saving countless relationships.<\/p>\n<p>What happens if yours breaks down? Take a deep breath and don&#8217;t panic &#8212; we&#8217;re going to walk you through common dishwasher problems and how to troubleshoot them.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Dishwasher Is Leaking<\/h2>\n<p>This is one of the most common dishwasher problems out there. If you see a leak, there are usually three reasons for it.<\/p>\n<p>1) Is the gasket intact?<\/p>\n<p>The gasket is the rubber seal around the side of the door. Cracks or large pieces of debris can prevent it from doing its job.<\/p>\n<p>2) Is the door damaged?<\/p>\n<p>If your door is broken, it allows water to get out. This can end up costing you some serious cash.<\/p>\n<p>3) Is your float switch stuck?<\/p>\n<p>A float switch monitors water levels in the machine. Check to see if it&#8217;s got debris caught on it.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Dishwasher Isn&#8217;t Cleaning<\/h2>\n<p>What&#8217;s the point of having a dishwasher if it isn&#8217;t washing dishes?<\/p>\n<p>First, run a cleaning cycle without dishes to see if it takes care of the problem. If your dishes are still coming out dirty, take a look at the strain screen, sprayer arms, and door gasket for trapped debris or food.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Dishwasher Won&#8217;t Drain<\/h2>\n<p>You can easily flood your kitchen with a dishwasher that won&#8217;t drain. Usually, you can fix this by replacing one part.<\/p>\n<p>Look at the check valve in the drain pump. If it&#8217;s not working right, you can get the part and easily replace it. All it takes is a little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allstarapplianceparts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">appliance repair<\/a> know-how and you&#8217;re back in business!<\/p>\n<h2>Your Racks Won&#8217;t Roll Out<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re all guilty of slamming the dishwasher closed or fighting to fit extra large pots and pans on our racks. This will do a number on the racks themselves.<\/p>\n<p>All you need to do to troubleshoot dishwasher with this issue is replace the wheels on the racks.<\/p>\n<h2>Glasses and Dishware Comes Out Spotty<\/h2>\n<p>Do you live in an area with hard water? This can cause residue and film to build up.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know how to repair a dishwasher with this issue, all you need is a water softening rinse. Something like Lemi Shine will do the trick.<\/p>\n<h2>Solve All Of Your Common Dishwasher Problems And More<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/884\/the-ultimate-guide-on-how-to-buy-a-house-out-of-state\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Owning a home<\/a> is awesome, but all of the little thing that can go wrong &#8212; like these common dishwasher problems &#8212; can be annoying.<\/p>\n<p>Now you know how to handle the most common ones and get your dishwasher working right again. Like we said before, doing dishes isn&#8217;t the best chore; count on your dishwasher to do the heavy lifting.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to learn more about taking care of your house, <a href=\"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/category\/special-interest\/house-and-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bookmark our blog<\/a>! 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