Guide To The Most Common Appliances To Break

Dishwashers

The most common complaint regarding dishwashers is not a complete failure of the dishwasher, but rather a decline in washing efficiency and cleanliness of the washed dishes. You may find yourself running your dishwasher on longer and hotter cycles to achieve the same level of cleanliness you used to get on a normal cycle. In these cases, there is usually a partial obstruction of the water flowing through the dishwasher. You can remove the dish basket and examine the floor of your dishwasher for the filter housing.

Most manufacturers provide instructions for removing and cleaning a filter within the dishwasher manual. However, if the manual is not accessible, the filter usually has some markings indicating how to remove or insert it. You should examine and clean the filter. If it is broken, larger chunks of material may have entered the water inlet. You can use a small brush to clean out the areas around where the filter is installed.