Have you opened your dishwasher to find dishes that look clean, but an appliance that is still full of water? Has water started spilling out of your appliance and onto your kitchen floor while it is in use or after? Unbeknownst to you, these two issues are caused by the same problem – a dishwasher that won’t drain. As it …
Using your dishwasher is a huge time-saver for modern homeowners. Anyone who’s ever washed dishes by hand knows that an entire family of dishes and cookware can seriously tick away your precious time at home. Your dishwasher makes it possible to rinse, load, and then kick back with your favorite hobby or TV show instead. But if you start seeing …
Your dishwasher filter is an important part of the appliance’s function. It catches the tiny leftover bits of food still on your dishes when they enter the dishwasher, allowing the dishes to get completely clean during the cycle. Self-cleaning dishwasher filters will include tiny garbage disposal that grinds up any large pieces and doesn’t need to be manually cleaned as …
Your dishwasher is a time saver. It makes clean up after a small or big meal a fast and easy chore. Unfortunately, when your dishwasher springs a leak, the convenience the appliance provides can quickly become an inconvenience. Spotting a puddle on the floor near your dishwasher usually indicates a mechanical malfunction, and one of the most common causes of …
During your dishwasher’s cycle, the pump motor circulates water throughout the body of the appliance. When the pump motor doesn’t work properly, either the water won’t circulate or your dishwasher could develop a leak. Replace the part yourself by following these instructions. Order replacement part #WPW10510667, and then: 1. Unplug your dishwasher and shut off the water. During this repair, …
The last thing you want is a long-term leak coming from your dishwasher. It can be even worse if the leak is coming from wastewater after a cycle has started. If you’ve noticed leaking water or that your machine isn’t draining as well as it used to, the drain pump may be broken. The motor can fail over time, which …
Sometimes your dishwasher needs a cosmetic fix. The outer door panel can be scratched, dulled, or bent after a few years of use. While this damage won’t immediately impact your dishwasher, it starts to add up. But you can replace your dishwasher’s outer door panel without having to replace the whole machine. Order replacement part #6-917696 for a mew stainless steel outer …
You bought your Maytag dishwasher model MDB8989SHB with hopes of never having to wash a dish by hand, again. However, after a few years of use, a dishwasher’s cleaning efficiency can drop significantly, meaning dry food stuck to plates and cloudy glassware. If you’ve recently found yourself scrubbing your dishes after they’ve gone through a wash cycle, you’re either dealing with a …
