How to Get Rid and Prevent Mold in Dishwasher

Here is a quick guide on how to remove and prevent mold in dishwasher: Getting Rid of Mold In Dishwasher Preventing Mold Growth In Dishwasher Why There is Black Mold in Your Dishwasher The truth of the matter is that mold spores are always lurking in our homes. They just need to find the right … Read more

Smelly Dishwasher? How to Clean & Disinfect It Naturally

Cleaning Steps How to Clean a Smelly Dishwasher The following are the steps to follow when cleaning a smelly dishwasher; 1. Remove the Lower Dish Rack Due to how gravity works, any water that is unable to drain out of the dishwasher will be pooling at the bottom. The spray arm and drain filter are … Read more

Dishwasher Not Spraying Water? Why and What to Do

If your dishwasher is not spraying water, the circulation pump is clogged or damaged, or the spray arm is jammed, broken, or clogged.  It could also be caused by a malfunctioned float switch, a faulty water inlet valve, or a blocked water supply hose. Below is a quick summary of this post: Causes What to … Read more

Leaking Dishwasher? Why and How to Fix It

A leaking dishwasher is usually caused by a worn out door gasket, loose or bent door latch, faulty inlet valve, cracked hoses, loose hose connections, damaged/jammed spray arm, defective float switch or using the wrong detergent. Here is a brief summary of this post: Causes How to Fix It How to Fix a Leaking Dishwasher … Read more

Standing Water at the Bottom of Dishwasher? Easy Fix!

Standing water at the bottom of the dishwasher is a sign that it is not draining. That is often caused by a clogged filter or drain hose, or jammed drain pump impellers. It could also be caused by a kinked or poorly installed drain hose or a clogged garbage disposal/sink drain line. Here is a … Read more

Dishwasher Air Gap Leaking? Why and How to Fix It

A dishwasher air gap is a simple but very efficient fitting used to prevent wastewater from siphoning back to the dishwasher in case of a clogged garbage disposal or sink drain line. To fix a leaking dishwasher air gap, disconnect the drain hose from the garbage disposal and then snake it or blow air from … Read more

How Dishwasher Air Gaps Work & Why You Need One

Dishwasher Air Gap Plumbing Diagram Here is a brief summary of this post: How Dishwasher Air Gaps Work Why You Need a Dishwasher Air Gap Let us now look at air gaps in detail. How Does a Dishwasher Air Gap Work? As we have seen, a dishwasher air gap works just like a backflow preventer. … Read more

Sink Fills Up When Running Dishwasher? Do This

When a sink is filling with water when running the dishwasher, it is a sign of a clogged drain line, blocked sink air gap or an obstructed dishwasher drain hose. If you have a new garbage disposal, it is possible that the drain plug was not removed. This is a brief guide to this post: … Read more

12 Ways to Stop Cloudy Residue on Dishes from Dishwasher

Cloudy residue on dishes from the dishwasher can be frustrating, but there are several ways to prevent and address this issue. Here’s a brief summary of ways to stop cloudy residue on dishes: How to Get Rid of White Film/Residue on Dishes from Dishwasher? There are several methods to remove the white residue from your … Read more

Dishwasher Not Filling with water? 10 Things to Do

A dishwasher not filling with water can be caused by various issues, leading to incomplete or ineffective cleaning. Here’s a brief summary of common reasons why a dishwasher may not fill with water: How to Fix It Although dishwashers are made by different manufacturers, they work almost the same way and have similar parts. Whether … Read more