A dishwasher breaking down in the middle of a party can be more than simply aggravating. Aggravating means that you’ll need to wash and dry your dishes by hand. In the worst case, your kitchen can flood. The good news is that there are signs that your dishwasher is failing and there are things you can do well before it breaks down completely.
Your Dishes Come Out Cold
If your dishes are not warm when the dishwasher cycle is over, it means that the appliance is not heating your water. This is a definite sign that the dishwasher is in trouble and needs repair.
Your Dishes Come Out Dirty
Your dishes should be sparkling clean by the end of your dishwasher cycle, but if they are still so dirty that you wouldn’t eat off of them, there’s a problem. The problem could be bits of food left in the filter or food that’s so caked on it’s just hard to get off. Sometimes the culprit is the detergent or the dishwasher being overfilled, but if these problems have been dealt with and dishes are still dirty, the appliance needs repair.
The Washer Doesn’t Fill Correctly
A dishwasher that overfills or underfills is one that’s in need of repair. Overfilling can lead to leaks or even floods, and underfilling means that the dishes won’t come out as clean as they should.
The Dishwasher Is Rusting
Rust inside of your dishwasher contaminates your dishes and often means that the dishwasher itself is on its last legs. Rust, whether inside or outside the appliance, means that the dishwasher needs repair or replacement.
There’s Stagnant Water at the Bottom of the Dishwasher
Water that won’t drain after the dishwashing cycle ends can be a problem with the dishwasher itself. It can also be a problem with your plumbing pipes or even trouble with your garbage disposal if you have one.
The Latch Keeps Breaking
If the latch keeps breaking despite your attempts to repair it, it may be a sign that the door itself is warped. A dishwasher with a broken latch and a warped door won’t work in the first place, so it’s time to repair it.
Learn More on How to Prepare Your Dishwasher for the Holidays
A dishwasher makes cleaning up before and after the holidays so much easier than it would be if you had to hand wash every single dish among an army of dishes. Indeed, not only does a dishwasher make cleaning up faster and easier, but it’s also more sanitary and even more energy efficient than hand washing. Make sure your dishwasher is ready for the work it will have to do during the holidays. Call us today at Sierra Appliance Services for help with your dishwasher in Porterville, CA.
