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Beko

Beko dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

Bought a Beko dishwasher 6 months ago and the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for…

YUYusuf Cooperabout 1 year ago
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Bosch

Bosch dishwasher door won't latch shut?

I've got a Bosch dishwasher that's nearly 2 years old and the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

PEPete Thomasabout 1 year ago
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Neff

Neff dishwasher leaking water onto the floor?

Hoping someone can help with my Neff dishwasher (N50 S153HCX02G) — it leaks water out onto the kitchen floor part way through the cycle. Is this something…

MAMargaret from Lancashireabout 1 year ago
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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher not drying the dishes

Bought a Siemens dishwasher two years ago and everything comes out soaking wet at the end instead of dry. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

CACallum from Cardiffabout 1 year ago
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Hoover

Hoover dishwasher not heating the water, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover dishwasher (HDPN1L390OW) — the water stays cold so nothing gets cleaned properly. Has anyone had the same and…

KIKieran C.about 1 year ago

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Hotpoint

Hotpoint dishwasher tablet not dissolving?

Hoping someone can help with my Hotpoint dishwasher — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Would really…

BEBettyabout 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher very noisy during the wash, any ideas?

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G) a couple of years ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Grateful for any…

DADan M.about 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher smelling bad inside, any ideas?

My Miele dishwasher (G 5310 SC), a couple of years old — there's a foul drain smell coming from inside even after cleaning the filter. Would really…

EDEddie from Fifeabout 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher very noisy during the wash

Bought a Whirlpool dishwasher two years ago and it's making a loud grinding/droning noise throughout the cycle. Any idea what's causing this?

BRBryony from Devonabout 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Bosch

Bosch dishwasher won't start

Bought a Bosch dishwasher (SMV2ITX18G) 18 months ago and it's completely dead, no lights and nothing happens when I press start. Is it worth repairing or…

COConnor H.about 1 year ago

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Siemens

Siemens dishwasher door won't latch shut

Hoping someone can help with my Siemens dishwasher — the door won't click shut so the cycle won't begin. Any idea what's causing this?

BRBryony T.about 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Siemens dishwasher filling and draining constantly

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) two years ago and it keeps taking water in and pumping it straight back out without washing (anti-flood…

MAMaureen Hillabout 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Smeg dishwasher stopping mid-cycle

Bought a Smeg dishwasher 6 months ago and it stops part way through and just sits there with water inside. Is this a common fault on these?

LILiamabout 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Hisense

Help - Hisense dishwasher not filling with water

My Hisense dishwasher (HS60240WUK), a few months old — it won't take any water in and just hums at the start of the cycle. Would really appreciate any…

IMImran from Liverpoolabout 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Smeg

Help - Smeg dishwasher tablet not dissolving

My Smeg dishwasher, nearly 2 years old — the detergent tablet is left sitting in the dispenser undissolved at the end. Has anyone had the same and managed…

LELewis J.about 1 year ago

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Whirlpool

Whirlpool dishwasher salt light staying on

My Whirlpool dishwasher (WFC 3C26 UK), around a year old — the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. What should I check…

SOSophie from Essexabout 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Candy

Candy dishwasher spray arm not spinning, any ideas?

My Candy dishwasher (CDPN 1L390PW), a couple of years old — the spray arms don't seem to be turning so the top rack barely gets washed. Has anyone had the…

HOHolly W.about 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Zanussi

Zanussi dishwasher filling and draining constantly

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

TRTracey C.about 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Siemens

Help - Siemens dishwasher showing an error code and beeping

Bought a Siemens dishwasher (iQ300 SN23HW00MG) 18 months ago and it stops mid-cycle, flashes an error and beeps at me. Has anyone had the same and managed…

MAMargaret E.about 1 year ago
Dishwashers
Miele

Miele dishwasher salt light staying on, any ideas?

Bought a Miele dishwasher (G 7110 SC) 6 months ago and the salt/refill light won't go off even though I've topped up the salt. Is this a common fault on…

LELeanne from Swindonabout 1 year ago

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