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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

My Hisense dishwasher, a few months old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this a common fault on these?

RARaj T.7 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Bought a Samsung dishwasher a year ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Has anyone had the same and managed…

AMAmy from Powys7 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Beko dishwasher (DEN48520XAD) — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Would really appreciate any advice…

CHChloe W.7 months ago
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Electrolux

Electrolux dishwasher not drying the dishes

Bought a Electrolux dishwasher (ESF5206LOW) 18 months ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

KAKate from York7 months ago
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AEG

Help - AEG dishwasher not drying the dishes

I've got a AEG dishwasher that's about 6 months old and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

CACallum T.7 months ago

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Candy

Candy dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

I've got a Candy dishwasher that's a couple of years old and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Has anyone had the same and…

JAJason W.7 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

My Whirlpool dishwasher, about 18 months old — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

SASarah W.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher won't start?

My Zanussi dishwasher (ZDLN1512), a couple of years old — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Would really appreciate…

AIAisha7 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher leaking water onto the floor, any ideas?

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE) two years ago and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Has anyone had the…

HAHarriet H.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher leaking water onto the floor

I've got a Neff dishwasher that's about 18 months old and it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. What should I check first?

OLOlivia Lewis7 months ago

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Miele

Miele dishwasher salt light staying on, any ideas?

Bought a Miele dishwasher a couple of years ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is this a common fault on…

COConnor Watson7 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung dishwasher — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Would really appreciate any advice…

TOTom T.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher smelling bad inside

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) a couple of years ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Has…

MAMarcus M.7 months ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher door won't latch shut?

My Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G), a couple of years old — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

KIKieran W.7 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher very noisy during the wash?

I've got a Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) that's a couple of years old and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is this a…

MAMaureen from Liverpool7 months ago

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Hoover

Help - Hoover dishwasher smelling bad inside

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's around a year old and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Really hoping it's…

TOTom Jackson7 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

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

I've got a Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) that's just over a year old and it throws an E error and leaves the water sitting in the bottom. It's showing…

NINina C.7 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Help - Hotpoint dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint dishwasher (HFC 3C26 WC) — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Grateful for any…

SCScott from York7 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Help - Indesit dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is it worth repairing or…

PAPaul Clarke7 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher very noisy during the wash

My Hisense dishwasher, a couple of years old — it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Is this a common fault on these?

PAPaul H.7 months ago

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