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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm not spinning

My Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE), just over a year old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this a…

GOGordon7 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher filling and draining constantly

I've got a Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) that's around a year old and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing…

MAMaya C.7 months ago
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Candy

Candy dishwasher salt light staying on

Bought a Candy dishwasher 18 months ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is this something I can fix myself or…

SCScott from Reading7 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher won't start, any ideas?

Bought a Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) a year ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is it worth repairing or should…

DADan W.7 months ago
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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher filling and draining constantly

I've got a Smeg dishwasher that's 3 years old and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). Grateful…

CACallum from Wigan7 months ago

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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's 3 years old and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Grateful for any pointers,…

OLOlivia from Bolton7 months ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not filling with water, any ideas?

My Hotpoint dishwasher (HSFO 3T223 W), a couple of years old — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Really hoping it's a…

RARachel G.7 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

I've got a Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G) that's 3 years old and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Would really…

TITina7 months ago
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Candy

Candy dishwasher tablet not dissolving

I've got a Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW) that's around a year old and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end.…

JAJanet from Midlands7 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher smelling bad inside

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Would really appreciate…

JAJason Wood7 months ago

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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

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

RORon Shaw7 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE) 6 months ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Grateful for…

JOJoanne from Liverpool7 months ago
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Zanussi

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

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512), just over a year old — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away.…

PAPaul Wood7 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher smelling bad inside

Bought a Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W) a year ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. What should I check…

GRGrace from Nottingham7 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

My AEG dishwasher, just over a year old — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E09. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

NINina from Wigan7 months ago

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Indesit

Help - Indesit dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Bought a Indesit dishwasher 6 months ago and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood maybe). What should I…

SOSophie from Devon7 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Help - Zanussi dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

Hoping someone can help with my Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512) — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Is it worth repairing or should I…

SASam from Newcastle7 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher showing an E code and won't drain

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) that's around a year old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. Is it worth…

MAMaureen L.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher tablet not dissolving

Hoping someone can help with my Hisense dishwasher — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Has anyone had the same…

JAJanet from Walsall7 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher door won't latch shut

My Hisense dishwasher, 3 years old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is this a common fault on these?

JAJason T.7 months ago

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