Dishwasher Repair Forum

Poor cleaning, leaks, blocked drainage and the most common error codes for integrated and freestanding machines.

Got a dishwasher fault?

Describe your problem and get free help from UK engineers and experienced DIYers — most questions get a reply within hours.

Recent Questions

Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher smelling bad inside?

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher 18 months ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Grateful for any pointers,…

WIWill from Swindon6 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not drying the dishes

Bought a Indesit dishwasher a year ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

MAMaya W.6 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Hoping someone can help with my Beko dishwasher (DEN48520XAD) — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Any idea what's causing…

GOGordon6 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

I've got a Smeg dishwasher that's a couple of years old and there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away.…

PRPriya from Newcastle6 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher spray arm not spinning

My Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3), around a year old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is it worth repairing or…

HAHamish J.6 months ago

Can't find your fault?

Ask about your dishwasher and get a tailored answer from our community.

Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher won't start

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Would really appreciate any…

WAWayne6 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher two years ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

ALAlan Hall6 months ago
Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not drying the dishes?

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher (KEAF7100L) — everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Really hoping it's a cheap…

TOToby L.6 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. What should I check…

ELEllie from Kent6 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

My Hisense dishwasher (HS622E90WUK), 2 years old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Would really appreciate any advice…

KIKieran from Cornwall6 months ago

Can't find your fault?

Ask about your dishwasher and get a tailored answer from our community.

Dishwashers
Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher won't start?

Hoping someone can help with my Electrolux dishwasher — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Really hoping it's a cheap…

BEBecky W.6 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Hoping someone can help with my Smeg dishwasher — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Really hoping it's a cheap…

AMAmy from Brighton6 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher won't start

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is this a common fault on these?

LELewis B.6 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher tablet not dissolving

I've got a Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W) that's 2 years old and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Really…

IMImran from Hull6 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Help - Indesit dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

I've got a Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) that's a couple of years old and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle.…

MAMarcus C.6 months ago

Can't find your fault?

Ask about your dishwasher and get a tailored answer from our community.

Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Bought a Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW) a couple of years ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Has anyone had the…

TOToby from Exeter6 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Bought a Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW) a couple of years ago and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is this…

MAMargaret H.6 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher very noisy during the wash

My Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW), around a year old — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is this something I can fix myself…

GRGrace from Kent6 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

Bought a Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) 6 months ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. What should I check…

LULucy6 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher door won't latch shut?

My AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P), about 18 months old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need…

HAHannah M.6 months ago

Top Contributors

Need an engineer?

Find an Engineer

Rather leave it to a pro? Find a local engineer to diagnose and repair your appliance.

  • Search by your postcode
  • See the checks each business has passed
  • Compare ratings and call-out charges

Need a spare part?

Spare Parts Guide

Fix it yourself for less. Work out which part your appliance needs before you order anything.

  • Match the symptom to the likely part
  • How to find your full model number
  • When a genuine part is the safer choice