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AEG

AEG dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Hoping someone can help with my AEG dishwasher — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Would…

MAMaureen M.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Help - Miele dishwasher not drying the dishes

I've got a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) that's around a year old and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Really hoping it's a…

NINiamh W.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Bought a Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3) a couple of years ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Any idea what's causing this?

YUYusuf from Sheffield8 months ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher door won't latch shut?

I've got a Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW) that's 2 years old and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Would really appreciate any advice…

HAHamish H.8 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher not filling with water

Hoping someone can help with my AEG dishwasher — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Has anyone had the same and managed…

CACallum Jones8 months ago

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Neff

Neff dishwasher spray arm not spinning

My Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G), 3 years old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. What should I check first?

GOGordon from Dudley8 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Grateful…

MAMaya Wright8 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher filling and draining constantly

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) that's 2 years old and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood…

KIKieran Lewis8 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher door won't latch shut, any ideas?

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE) that's 3 years old and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Has anyone had the same and…

AIAisha Taylor8 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher door won't latch shut

Bought a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) two years ago and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace…

HAHarriet Clark8 months ago

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Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Zanussi dishwasher (ZDF26020WA) two years ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Has anyone had the same and…

GRGreg Webb8 months ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

Hoping someone can help with my Miele dishwasher — there's a pool of dirty water sat in the bottom at the end of the cycle that won't drain away. Is this…

HAHarriet H.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher won't start

I've got a Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) that's around a year old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Grateful…

PRPriya from Kent8 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher door won't latch shut

I've got a Siemens dishwasher (iQ500 SN25ZW49CE) that's about 6 months old and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Any idea what's causing…

LELeanne from Yorkshire8 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Help - Bosch dishwasher filling and draining constantly

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

FIFiona from Ipswich8 months ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher not filling with water

My Whirlpool dishwasher, nearly 2 years old — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this something I can fix myself or do…

RYRyan G.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher spray arm not spinning?

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G) a couple of years ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is it worth…

OLOlivia K.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

My Samsung dishwasher, about 18 months old — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Is this a common fault on these?

CHChloe T.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Samsung dishwasher spray arm not spinning?

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

LILiam Bailey8 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

I've got a AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW) that's 3 years old and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Grateful for any…

CACallum from Glasgow8 months ago

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