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Neff

Neff dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Bought a Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) 18 months ago and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Really hoping it's…

TRTracey Roberts3 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W) — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Any idea…

BEBecky from Newcastle3 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Bought a Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) a couple of years ago and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't…

KIKieran W.3 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher salt light staying on

My AEG dishwasher, a couple of years old — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is this a common fault on these?

LELewis from Hull3 months ago
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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher tablet not dissolving?

I've got a Hisense dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is it worth…

FIFiona S.3 months ago

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Miele

Miele dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

I've got a Miele dishwasher that's around a year old and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

SCScott from Wirral3 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

Bought a Beko dishwasher 6 months ago and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Is this a common fault on these?

OWOwen H.3 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher stopping mid-cycle?

Bought a Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW) 6 months ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Would really appreciate any…

LULucy Thomas3 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher salt light staying on?

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's around a year old and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is this something I can…

LILiam from Kent3 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

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

JAJack from Wigan3 months ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher salt light staying on

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is this a common fault on…

RARaj Newman3 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

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

I've got a Bosch dishwasher (Serie 2 SMS2ITW08G) that's about 18 months old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Any idea…

LULucy C.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher very noisy during the wash

My Samsung dishwasher, a couple of years old — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is this a common fault on these?

PEPete Roberts3 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Help - Beko dishwasher not drying the dishes

Bought a Beko dishwasher a year ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Any idea what's causing this?

FRFreya from Preston3 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

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

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E24. Really hoping…

LELewis N.3 months ago

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Miele

Miele dishwasher door won't latch shut

Bought a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) 18 months ago and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace…

LILiam3 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

I've got a Candy dishwasher that's about 18 months old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25. Has anyone…

JAJason from Wigan3 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher not drying the dishes

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense dishwasher (HS622E90WUK) — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Really hoping it's a cheap…

BRBryony Edwards3 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher smelling bad inside

My Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W), 3 years old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this something I can fix…

RARaj from Leicester3 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher smelling bad inside

My Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W), about 6 months old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Grateful for any…

LELeanne S.3 months ago

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