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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm not spinning

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher that's 3 years old and the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Any idea what's causing…

OWOwen Green10 months ago
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Miele

Help - Miele dishwasher smelling bad inside

Bought a Miele dishwasher a couple of years ago and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this a common fault…

LULucy from Powys10 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher not cleaning the dishes?

Bought a Bosch dishwasher two years ago and the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Any idea what's causing this?

JOJosh S.10 months ago
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Beko

Beko dishwasher not cleaning the dishes, any ideas?

My Beko dishwasher (DEN48520XAD), about 6 months old — the dishes come out still dirty with food stuck on, even on a hot wash. Is this something I can fix…

MEMegan from Swindon10 months ago
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Electrolux

Help - Electrolux dishwasher smelling bad inside

I've got a Electrolux dishwasher that's 3 years old and there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Is this something I…

TOTom from Lancashire10 months ago

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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not heating the water?

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) 18 months ago and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. What should I check first?

HOHolly from Kent10 months ago
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Candy

Candy dishwasher very noisy during the wash?

I've got a Candy dishwasher (CF 3C7L0W) that's 3 years old and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Any idea what's causing…

JAJason from Rochdale10 months ago
Dishwashers
Neff

Neff dishwasher showing an error code and beeping, any ideas?

I've got a Neff dishwasher (S155HCX27G) that's 2 years old and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. It's showing E24. Any idea what's…

FIFiona from Sheffield10 months ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher tablet not dissolving?

I've got a Whirlpool dishwasher that's about 6 months old and the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Really hoping…

KAKatie Wright10 months ago
Dishwashers
AEG

AEG dishwasher won't start?

I've got a AEG dishwasher (FSE74718P) that's about 18 months old and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is this a…

LALaura T.10 months ago

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Indesit

Indesit dishwasher stopping mid-cycle?

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher — it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Is it worth repairing or should I…

NANathan K.11 months ago
Dishwashers
Hoover

Hoover dishwasher salt light staying on

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is this a common fault on…

SOSophie from Wirral11 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Help - Hotpoint dishwasher won't start

Bought a Hotpoint dishwasher a couple of years ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Grateful for any pointers,…

LELeanne from Liverpool11 months ago
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Hisense

Hisense dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

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

BEBecky P.11 months ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher salt light staying on?

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch dishwasher (Serie 4 SMS4HKW00G) — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. What…

FRFreya W.11 months ago

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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher leaving white film on glasses

I've got a Hoover dishwasher that's about 18 months old and the glasses and plates come out with a cloudy white film/limescale on them. Has anyone had the…

MEMegan from Midlands11 months ago
Dishwashers
Indesit

Indesit dishwasher salt light staying on

Hoping someone can help with my Indesit dishwasher (DSFO 3T224 Z) — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Any idea…

FRFreya Thomas11 months ago
Dishwashers
Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher leaking water onto the floor?

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint dishwasher — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Is this a common fault on…

FIFiona Khan11 months ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Help - Zanussi dishwasher not drying the dishes

I've got a Zanussi dishwasher that's a few months old and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

RARaj Green11 months ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher not draining, water left in the bottom

My Smeg dishwasher (DFD13E3), 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. Would…

KAKate W.11 months ago

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