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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher won't start, any ideas?

I've got a Bosch dishwasher that's a couple of years old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Any idea what's…

BOBob Murphy3 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher showing an error code and beeping?

I've got a Samsung dishwasher (DW60A6092FW) that's nearly 2 years old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E22. Is this…

ELEllie W.3 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher tablet not dissolving

My Smeg dishwasher, about 6 months old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

AIAisha from Cornwall3 months ago
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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher 6 months ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

RORon E.3 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher filling and draining constantly, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Really…

BEBetty H.3 months ago

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Beko

Beko dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

Hoping someone can help with my Beko dishwasher (DVN05C20W) — it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Has anyone had the same and…

CACarl Wilson3 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher leaving white film on glasses, any ideas?

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher that's about 18 months old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Really hoping…

LELewis L.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher door won't latch shut

My Miele 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…

LILiam from Rochdale3 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher not heating the water?

Hoping someone can help with my Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW) — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is it worth repairing or should I…

EDEddie B.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher very noisy during the wash

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) that's about 18 months old and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. What should I…

LILiam Patel3 months ago

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AEG

AEG dishwasher leaving white film on glasses?

Bought a AEG dishwasher a couple of years ago and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Is this a common fault on…

NANathan from Luton3 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not heating the water

My Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW), 3 years old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

GAGary from Walsall3 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

My Candy dishwasher, about 18 months old — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Would really appreciate any advice…

FRFreya W.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Help - Beko dishwasher door won't latch shut

Hoping someone can help with my Beko dishwasher — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Any idea what's causing this?

SOSophie Clark3 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Help - Neff dishwasher tablet not dissolving

I've got a Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) that's 3 years old and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Really…

TOToby3 months ago

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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W) — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Grateful for…

PEPete W.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Help - Bosch dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G) 6 months ago and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing E25. Is this…

BEBetty from Walsall3 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher not heating the water

Bought a Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) a year ago and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

RARachel W.3 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Is this something I can…

TITina from Telford3 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher not filling with water, any ideas?

I've got a Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G) that's 3 years old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this a common fault…

DODonna from Kent3 months ago

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