Frequently Asked Dishwasher Questions
As a repairman I get a lot of dishwasher questions. Here is a list of the most
frequently asked questions about dishwashers.
What kind of dishwasher detergent do you recommend?
I
recommend powder or liquid of any brand. I do not recommend 3in1 action packs
because they sometimes cause dishwashers to leak.
Why are
soapsuds coming out of my dishwasher?
Either you accidentally
got some other kind of soap in your dishwasher other than dishwasher detergent
or you are using 3in1 action packs. Click here
to read the full article I wrote on this.
What can I do to make
my dishwasher clean better?
Hot water is a must to clean dishes
properly. Make sure that your hot water is over 130 degrees. If not click here
to learn how to turn your hot water up.
If your hot water is over 130
degrees it may take too long for hot water to reach the dishwasher because the
dishwasher only runs water for less than a minute. So if it takes more than that
for hot water to reach the kitchen, run water in the sink until it gets hot just
before you run the dishwasher.
My glasses have spots on them
after cleaning them in the dishwasher, is there any way to prevent this?
You must use a rinse aid such as Jet-dry. Most dishwashers have
a rinse aid dispenser, just fill it up and you won’t have to worry about it for
about 40 washes or so.
How can I prevent the wheels from falling off the bottom rack
of my GE dishwasher?
This was the biggest down fall for GE dishwashers for the longest time. Now they
use a new wheel that will not fall off as easily. This new wheel will fit on all
GE dishwashers the part number is WD12X10267. These Wheels can be purchased at
AppliancePartsPros.com.
My dishwasher is not that so old why is it
broken down already?
This is one of the most common dishwasher questions more than
any other and my answer is always the same. Every appliance breaks down some on
the same day you buy it and others in 20 years. Also appliances have always
broken down. Yes I will agree that appliances are not made as good as they used
to be. The average life of most appliances now days is about 8 to 12 years,
whereas it used to be about 10-20 years. But you have to think that the cost of
appliances now is about the same as it was 20 years ago, yet labor and materials
are higher. So the only way they can still sell appliances at low prices is to
cut quality. Also appliances do more than they used to therefore, more to go
wrong.
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