You depend on your dishwasher to handle the otherwise time-consuming chore of cleaning your dishes, cookware, and utensils. To prevent unnecessary appliance repairs and avoid reducing its life expectancy, however, it’s important to use the machine wisely. Here are a few common mistakes that many homeowners make when they use the dishwasher.

4 Mistakes That May Lead to Premature Dishwasher Failure

1. Using Too Much Detergent

Adding too much soap to the machine can backfire. The more detergent that the unit needs to use, the more likely that the water won’t be able to rinse it all away efficiently. Anything left behind may end up leaving a faint film on your dishes. Excess soap can even collect in the drain, which will also prevent the dishwasher from cleaning properly.

2. Forgetting to Scrape Dishes

Although your dishwasher does the majority of the dirty work, you should still scrape away some debris before placing the dishes inside. The device features a food chopper designed to break down food particles, but large pieces may inevitably end up clogging the drain or the filter. Both issues could require emergency appliance repairs.

3. Neglecting to Maintain It

The machine can only do so much before it shows signs of wear. You can stay on top of potential problems and schedule dishwasher repairs promptly by inspecting it closely every few months. Make sure the arms spin properly, clear away any visible debris, clean the filter, and wipe down the interior door, gasket, and detergent dispenser.

4. Overloading the Appliance

If your dishwasher is overloaded with items, the soap and water won’t be able to circulate properly and clean each dish thoroughly. You may notice that a significant amount of debris is left behind. Overusing the appliance in this way—especially if you have to wash the same items twice to clean them—can affect its productivity and may lead to premature unexpected appliance repairs.
 

If your dishes aren’t looking as clean as they should, you can trust the appliance repair technicians at Complete Appliance Service to detect and resolve the issue. Providing services throughout northern Kentucky and the Greater Cincinnati, OH, area since 1980, they offer refrigerator, washer, oven, stove, and dishwasher repairs. Visit them online to learn more about their extensive services, or call them at (513) 661-3708 to schedule an appointment.