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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher leaking water onto the floor?

My Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW), 3 years old — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Has anyone had the same and…

JAJanet Moore4 months ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher spray arm not spinning?

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) 6 months ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Really hoping it's a…

EMEmma from Cardiff4 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not filling with water

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is it worth repairing or…

KAKatie from Essex4 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher won't start

Bought a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) a couple of years ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is this a common…

ELEllie Thomas4 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 4 SMS4HKW00G) two years ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Really hoping it's a…

STSteve Hughes4 months ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher tablet not dissolving

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Would really…

IMImran H.4 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not drying the dishes?

My Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE), 3 years old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. What should I check first?

MEMegan Newman4 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

Bought a Beko dishwasher (DVN05C20W) a couple of years ago and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this something I can fix myself…

FRFreya R.4 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher a year ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

TRTracey from Reading4 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood…

CHCharlotte4 months ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher door won't latch shut, any ideas?

My Zanussi dishwasher, a few months old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

EMEmma S.4 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

My Bosch dishwasher, about 18 months old — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

VIVic S.4 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher not drying the dishes?

Bought a Miele dishwasher two years ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is this a common fault on these?

CACarl Hughes4 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain, any ideas?

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L) a year ago and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Grateful for any pointers,…

GRGreg W.4 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher very noisy during the wash

My Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W), about 18 months old — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. What should I check first?

HAHannah from Bristol4 months ago

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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher door won't latch shut?

I've got a Hisense dishwasher that's a couple of years old and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Any idea what's causing this?

STSteve W.4 months ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher very noisy during the wash

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA), around a year old — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Has anyone had the same and…

TRTracey C.4 months ago
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Hotpoint

Help - Hotpoint dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher (H7F HP33 UK) that's 2 years old and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Any idea what's…

HOHolly J.4 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher not heating the water

Bought a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) 6 months ago and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace…

AMAmy from Leeds4 months ago
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Zanussi

Help - Zanussi dishwasher door won't latch shut

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) 6 months ago and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

MAMaya W.4 months ago

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