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Beko

Beko dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Hoping someone can help with my Beko dishwasher (DVN05C20W) — it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood…

BEBeth W.8 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher spray arm not spinning?

My AEG dishwasher, nearly 2 years old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. What should I check first?

SOSophie from Wirral8 months ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not filling with water

Hoping someone can help with my Siemens dishwasher — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Is this a common fault on these?

OLOlivia Edwards8 months ago
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AEG

AEG dishwasher not filling with water, any ideas?

I've got a AEG dishwasher (FFB53617ZW) that's 3 years old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Grateful for any…

JAJason from Nottingham8 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher won't start

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G) — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Grateful for any…

GAGary Clark8 months ago

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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher leaving white film on glasses, any ideas?

My Hoover dishwasher (HF 4C7L0W), a couple of years old — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Grateful for any…

MEMegan Murphy8 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher (H7F HP33 UK) that's nearly 2 years old and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is this…

HAHamish from Telford8 months ago
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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

I've got a Indesit dishwasher (DFC 2B+16 UK) that's about 18 months old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them.…

GRGreg from Powys8 months ago
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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

Hoping someone can help with my Whirlpool dishwasher (WIO 3T133 PLE) — the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Would…

FIFiona Wilson8 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

I've got a Hotpoint dishwasher that's about 18 months old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

JAJanet W.8 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not cleaning the dishes

My Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G), about 18 months old — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Any idea what's causing…

FRFreya8 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher showing an error code and beeping (E09)

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint dishwasher — it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E15. Grateful for any pointers,…

TRTracey from Manchester8 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher spray arm not spinning

Bought a Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK) 6 months ago and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Grateful for any…

RARaj from Derby8 months ago
Dishwashers
Samsung

Help - Samsung dishwasher not filling with water

I've got a Samsung dishwasher (DW60M5050FW) that's about 18 months old and it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. What should…

MIMike Shaw8 months ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher smelling bad inside?

Hoping someone can help with my Siemens dishwasher — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is it worth repairing…

DEDev R.8 months ago

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Smeg

Smeg dishwasher won't start

My Smeg dishwasher, about 18 months old — it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

JOJosh from Sheffield8 months ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Hisense dishwasher filling and draining constantly

I've got a Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK) that's about 18 months old and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing…

LALaura W.8 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

My Beko dishwasher (DVN05C20W), around a year old — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

JAJack Green8 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher spray arm not spinning

I've got a Smeg dishwasher (DFA13E3) that's around a year old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Is this…

SASarah from Bristol8 months ago
Dishwashers
Beko

Beko dishwasher smelling bad inside

My Beko dishwasher, a few months old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Has anyone had the same and managed…

JAJanet T.8 months ago

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