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AEG

AEG dishwasher salt light staying on

Bought a AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW) two years ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is it worth repairing or…

SISian Smith6 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher (HSFO 3T223 W) a couple of years ago and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Really…

TOTom6 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher salt light staying on?

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher 6 months ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is it worth repairing or should I…

BEBetty from Stockport6 months ago
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Miele

Miele dishwasher very noisy during the wash?

I've got a Miele dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Grateful for any pointers,…

JOJoanne W.6 months ago
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Hoover

Help - Hoover dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Is this a common fault on these?

FRFrances R.6 months ago

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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher filling and draining constantly

I've got a Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW) that's about 18 months old and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing…

NINiamh6 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher spray arm not spinning?

Bought a Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) 18 months ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this something…

MAMaureen from Sheffield6 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher tablet not dissolving

I've got a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) that's a couple of years old and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Is…

PEPete Holmes6 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher not filling with water

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK) — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this something…

KAKate from Cardiff6 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Bought a Candy dishwasher 6 months ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. What should I check first?

MAMaureen from Walsall6 months ago

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Beko

Beko dishwasher door won't latch shut

Bought a Beko dishwasher 6 months ago and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

SASam W.6 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher stopping mid-cycle, any ideas?

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher 6 months ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

BOBob J.6 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher spray arm not spinning

I've got a Neff dishwasher that's a few months old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is it worth repairing…

PAPaul Newman6 months ago
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Hoover

Help - Hoover dishwasher won't start

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Grateful for any pointers,…

OLOlivia from York6 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Help - Neff dishwasher spray arm not spinning

I've got a Neff dishwasher that's just over a year old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Any idea what's…

PEPete from Highlands6 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Bought a Bosch dishwasher 6 months ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Is this a common fault on these?

MAMargaret C.6 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher door won't latch shut

My Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G), nearly 2 years old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need…

EDEddie from Sheffield6 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Bought a Samsung dishwasher a couple of years ago and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Really hoping it's a…

TRTracey Khan6 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

I've got a Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) that's just over a year old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them.…

CHChloe Hall6 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Bought a Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW) 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…

HOHolly from Leicester6 months ago

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