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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher that's a few months old and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Is this a common fault on…

RORon T.5 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

I've got a Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) that's just over a year old and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Really hoping it's a…

TRTracey C.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

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

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25.…

HOHolly from Newcastle5 months ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher tablet not dissolving

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512), about 6 months old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Has anyone had the…

NANathan T.5 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher showing an error code and beeping, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E15. Would really appreciate any…

RYRyan S.5 months ago

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AEG

AEG dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Bought a AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW) two years ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this a common fault…

CHCharlotte from Wirral5 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher spray arm not spinning?

My Bosch dishwasher, about 6 months old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. What should I check first?

CHChloe from Yorkshire5 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher not filling with water

I've got a Beko dishwasher that's about 18 months old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Really hoping it's a cheap…

LILiam W.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Help - Smeg dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

My Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3), about 6 months old — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Has anyone had the same and…

MAMargaret W.5 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

Bought a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) 18 months ago and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25. What should I…

OLOlivia from Powys5 months ago

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Miele

Miele dishwasher salt light staying on, any ideas?

Bought a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) a couple of years ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Any idea what's…

BOBob Wood5 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Help - Candy dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW) — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Grateful for…

OLOlivia5 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch dishwasher — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Is this…

CACallum T.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW) — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't…

FRFreya from Wirral5 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

Bought a Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) 6 months ago and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Would really appreciate…

HOHolly Wood5 months ago

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Candy

Candy dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Hoping someone can help with my Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW) — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Would really…

MEMegan M.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE) a year ago and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain…

BEBecky Watson5 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

I've got a Smeg dishwasher that's 2 years old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

SOSophie K.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher not drying the dishes, any ideas?

I've got a Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW) that's a few months old and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Is it worth repairing…

TITina from Reading5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Bought a Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK) a couple of years ago and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood…

AIAisha from Luton5 months ago

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