Your dishwasher is a convenient appliance that also ensures your dishes are exceptionally clean and sanitary for every use. When this piece of equipment is showing signs of trouble, appliance repair can help, but knowing what to look for is essential. Below are five telltale signs.

How to Know You Need Dishwasher Repair

1. Pools of Water

After running a cycle, you should not see a pool of water at the bottom of the dishwasher. If you do, the unit is not draining correctly, whether there is a clog or something wrong with the line’s connection. Avoiding repair can lead to other issues with your equipment, such as rusting on necessary components.

2. Hot Water Issues

High temperatures are essential for dishwashers to do their job, which is why your dishes should still feel hot after a cycle. If your plates and utensils are lukewarm or cool, the water is not getting hot enough to clean and sanitize properly. Appliance repair is necessary to diagnose the issue, which can be anything from a faulty thermostat to a problematic heating element.

3. Dirty Dishes

A clear indicator of an issue is that the dishes aren’t clean after a full cycle. Oftentimes a clog in the drain from old food particles is blowing back into the tub, which then leaves behind dirty plates covered in debris. If the water isn’t hot enough, grease and grime will not be purged properly.

4. Latching Issues

Your dishwasher needs to latch to stay closed, and if the latch is broken, it won’t seal shut. That means all that water inside will leak out and flood your kitchen. In some cases, the appliance won’t run at all if the door won’t close.

5. Leaking Door

If you notice water seeping out of the door during a cycle, the seal probably needs replacing. Seals will wear down with time and use. Even if your door is latching, a broken or missing seal can cause puddles in your home.

If you need help with your dishwasher, Honest & Fair Appliance Repair will diagnose the issue and repair it accordingly. Located in Orange County, NY, since 1976, this appliance repair service has been a top choice for customers in the Hudson Valley area, with offerings that cover everything from washer and dryer repair to AC repair. To learn more, call (845) 782-0460 or visit their website.