The kitchen is often composed of two main appliances – the refrigerator and the dishwasher. If you just moved to a new apartment, or you’re considering a kitchen renovation, you may be wondering – can I place my dishwasher next to my refrigerator? Refrigerators and dishwashers should never be placed side by side. The heat … Read more
Do you ever stand in front of your dishwasher, mystified by the dishwasher cycle time? Sometimes, it can be hard to tell how long a cycle will take, and it’s not always clear what each option means. Generally speaking, one dishwasher cycle may take any time between 2 and 4 hours. The overall length of … Read more
Dishwashers are devices that many people take for granted. They assume that because it is a small household appliance, it does not require much maintenance or knowledge on how to operate it properly. This is not the case. In order for your dishwasher to perform optimally, you need to be familiar with some of its … Read more
We all take our dishwashers for granted until they stop working, and then we realize just how much we rely on them! If your dishwasher has stopped working, it could be for any number of reasons. Some reasons are more common than others, and some problems can be easily fixed with a few easy steps. … Read more
Think about all the things you place in your dishwasher – glasses, plates, silverware, pots, and pans. Now imagine all that food and grime clogging your drain. If you have a garbage disposal, you can prevent this from happening by allowing the dishwasher to drain into it. Having a dishwasher that drains into garbage disposal … Read more
Your dishwasher drain hose needs to be the right length so that it can drain properly. If it’s too short, your dishwasher might not be able to drain all the water, and if it’s too long, the water might overflow onto the floor. What is the correct length? Most dishwashers come with drain hoses with … Read more
So, you’re remodeling your kitchen and trying to figure out where to put the dishwasher. Do you want your dishwasher next to the stove for easy access, or does it need to go somewhere else? Dishwashers can be placed almost anywhere, given that there is at least 2 inches clearance from a freestanding and wall … Read more
From the time you turn on the faucet and water starts coming out until it’s blasting your dirty dishes clean in the dishwasher, that water has to go through a pretty complex process. In a nutshell, the water cycle in your dishwasher works like this: The water first enters the dishwasher through the inlet valve … Read more
There’s nothing worse than coming home to a dishwasher full of dirty dishes. It can be a real pain when your dishwasher starts to back up into the sink. Why does this happen? For units without garbage disposal, a dishwasher backs up because of a clog in the drainage system, which can be caused by … Read more
Do you ever get that peculiar smell coming from your dishwasher when it’s running? What does it mean? Is your dishwasher about to burst into flames? Don’t worry! While it’s not normal, it’s not a sign that your dishwasher is about to malfunction. The burning smell is actually caused by a build-up of lint and … Read more
