Dishwasher

[Denmay565]

We own a dishwasher which is not operating properly. We have a plumber and handyman but neither is familiar with dishwashers. We are looking for a plumber with experience in dishwasher issues to check ours out. We are located in Cabarete. Thank you

 

[chico bill]

What are the symptoms

 

[Denmay565]

Small water leak at the base of the unit while it is on the wash or rinse cycle
Dishes don’t seem to be getting cleaned on the upper rack

 

[BermudaRum]

Check the door seals , as well as your filter may be causing the leaking.

how to clean my dishwasher filter - Google Search

 

[monfongo]

The hard water here will wreak havoc on a dishwasher unless it's filtered. I've installed many but not here.

 

[Denmay565]

It could possibly be the seal but it doesn’t remove like the video and I would prefer someone with expertise to do it so if anyone has a plumber who has worked on dishwashers let me know. Thank you.

 

[chico bill]

It could possibly be the seal but it doesn’t remove like the video and I would prefer someone with expertise to do it so if anyone has a plumber who has worked on dishwashers let me know. Thank you.

If it is leaking from a hose that's an easy fix. If it is a cracked fitting or the tub itself it's not likely fixable. The upper rack not washing sounds like a plugged line since on pump pushes all the water.

 

[monfongo]

Plumbers don't fix dishwashers they install them, you need an appliance repair person.

 

[beeza]

When I lived in England, a dishwasher was considered as an essential appliance. Everyone has one and can't imagine life without one. When we moved here, we felt like we needed a dishwasher as well. We removed one of our kitchen cabinets and installed a Teco dishwasher. It was great to start with, but we found that we used it less and less. Especially now that we have someone who we could never dream of having in the UK, a maid.

Our dishwasher just became a hotel for cockroaches. When we remodelled the kitchen we got rid of it. And to be honest, if you calculate the time it takes to load the dishwasher and unload it, the time in-between to wash the up isn't that much of a chore.

 

[Denmay565]

Plumbers don't fix dishwashers they install them, you need an appliance repair person.

In the US or Canada yes. Here every appliance repair place refers to repairing refrigerators, stoves, washer, dryers and air conditioners. Dishwashers aren’t in their vocabulary.

 

[johne]

I have top of the line one in apartment. In three years we used this less than 2 weeks. Now it just sits gathering mold which I treat with a rinse and some Clorox. We just don't want dishes sitting there after a meal. It's just not sanitary. For new house plans NOT even considered.

 

[AlterEgo]

I have top of the line one in apartment. In three years we used this less than 2 weeks. Now it just sits gathering mold which I treat with a rinse and some Clorox. We just don't want dishes sitting there after a meal. It's just not sanitary. For new house plans NOT even considered.

We shipped down a full size portable dishwasher with a butcher block top. On wheels, snapped onto faucet. Used it a couple of times, then it sat. And sat. Until one day the man in the truck who buys old appliances got it out of my way.

 

[william webster]

Ours is built in and never used any more........

 

[johne]

Seems like DWs are a no no. Makes perfect sense dollar wise and stress-less.

 

[william webster]

Just don't use them...... did originally for bit....old habits