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Hotpoint

Help - Hotpoint dishwasher not filling with water

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher (HFC 3C26 WC) two years ago and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this something I can…

FRFreya from Exeter5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

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

I've got a Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW) that's just over a year old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing…

OWOwen W.5 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher won't start

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher (HFC 3C26 WC) that's a couple of years old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is…

MAMaya5 months ago
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Bosch

Help - Bosch dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

My Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G), 2 years old — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is it worth repairing or should I…

BEBeth T.5 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher not cleaning the dishes, any ideas?

I've got a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) that's 2 years old and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Really hoping it's…

RORon B.5 months ago

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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not filling with water, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. What should I…

LELeanne S.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

My Samsung dishwasher (DW60A6092FW), around a year old — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Really hoping it's a cheap…

RARaj from Swansea5 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher smelling bad inside

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) 6 months ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Would really…

CHChloe from Swindon5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Help - Hoover dishwasher smelling bad inside

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's a couple of years old and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Would really…

GOGordon B.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher door won't latch shut

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L) — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is this something I can fix myself…

ELEllie J.5 months ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain?

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512), nearly 2 years old — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E24. Really hoping…

JAJanet W.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not filling with water

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint dishwasher (HSFO 3T223 W) — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Really hoping…

LELeanne from Fife5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not drying the dishes

My Hoover dishwasher, about 18 months old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

MAMarcus from Kent5 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not filling with water

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch dishwasher — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Would really appreciate any advice…

JOJoanne from Bristol5 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher door won't latch shut

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher two years ago and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is this a common fault on these?

LULucy from Oldham5 months ago

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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Bought a Samsung dishwasher (DW60A6092FW) two years ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Grateful for any pointers,…

ALAlan E.5 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Bought a Beko dishwasher (DVN05C20W) a couple of years ago and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. What should I…

ADAdam from Swansea5 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not filling with water

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this something I can fix…

GRGreg from Preston5 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Would really appreciate any…

OWOwen from Manchester5 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not drying the dishes, any ideas?

I've got a Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) that's a few months old and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Any idea what's causing this?

KAKatie L.5 months ago

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