Major Appliance Repair Tips for Dishwashers
Like the title says, dishwashers do not actually clean themselves, they do need some help from you. If you have started to notice your dishes are not as clean when you take them out? Then try using a few of our simple but often effective major appliance repair tips listed below.
You may be wondering how can I clean my dishwasher? A good place to start is by taking a look at your owners manual to make sure you are using the proper detergent, loading your dishes correctly and maintaining the right water temperature also helps.
Insufficient water in your dishwasher can also result in poor cleaning. When the float gets stuck in the raised position, your dishwasher won’t fill with water properly. Another likely culprit is a faulty inlet valve or clogged inlet screen. These you will need to clean or replace. To determine if your dishwasher is getting sufficient water, start a wash cycle, then slowly open the door when you hear the appliance stop filling with water. The water should reach or be close to the heating coil, if it is not, make sure the float valve is operating. When this fails to resolve the issues, check your inlet valve and screen.
Dishwasher inlet valves which are starting to fail will often make a hammering noise. When you hear this, then you know the time has come to replace it. However, before you begin any work on your dishwasher, remember to unplug it or switch off the power. Test to see if the power is off by switching your dishwasher on when it fails to run, then you know you can begin repairs.
If you live in the Slidell, LA area and are looking for a major appliance repair service, look no further than Nathan's Appliance Repair. To learn about how we can help you or you would like to book an appointment, please feel free to call us at (985) 200-0303 anytime.