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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

My Hoover dishwasher, 2 years old — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

MIMike Smith6 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher door won't latch shut?

My Neff dishwasher, a couple of years old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for a…

ALAlan B.6 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher tablet not dissolving, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Would really…

COConnor Holmes6 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain (E25)

Hoping someone can help with my Siemens dishwasher — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Would really appreciate any advice…

SCScott Taylor6 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher spray arm not spinning

My Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW), just over a year old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Really hoping…

BOBob6 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom, any ideas?

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 it…

WAWayne from Exeter6 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher not drying the dishes

My AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P), around a year old — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

GAGary6 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher stopping mid-cycle?

Bought a Miele dishwasher a year ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

DADan Holmes6 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not cleaning the dishes?

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher a couple of years ago and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is it worth repairing or…

CHChloe W.6 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom, any ideas?

Bought a Samsung dishwasher 6 months ago and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Is this…

ELEllie K.6 months ago

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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

My Samsung dishwasher (DW60A6092FW), 3 years old — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Has anyone had the same and…

CHChloe Wood6 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

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

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW) 18 months ago and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Is this a common fault on…

JOJosh6 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

I've got a Samsung dishwasher that's about 6 months old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Would really appreciate any advice…

MAMaureen S.6 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher not drying the dishes?

Hoping someone can help with my Beko dishwasher — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

SCScott6 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher leaking water onto the floor?

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE) — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Is it worth…

BRBryony6 months ago

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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

I've got a Electrolux dishwasher that's just over a year old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain…

NINina from Lancashire6 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Help - Bosch dishwasher smelling bad inside

I've got a Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G) that's around a year old and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Really…

JAJack Clark6 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

My Hoover dishwasher, around a year old — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Would really appreciate any advice…

CHChloe from Oldham6 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher not cleaning the dishes, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense dishwasher — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is it worth repairing or…

KAKate from Kent6 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher tablet not dissolving?

Bought a Hisense dishwasher 18 months ago and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Any idea what's causing this?

NINiamh from Luton6 months ago

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