By Mitch Rice
A dishwasher can be found in most households today. Washing dishes by
hand is more time-consuming and ultimately more expensive, while the
dishwasher uses less water and the dishes require less work. However, a
dishwasher is an electrical device that may well malfunction.
The dishwasher does not start – what to do?
What to do if the dishwasher does not start as usual always depends on the
manufacturer of the device. You can call a dishwasher technician in your area
to fix the problem. However, there are some reasons that can apply
universally to all devices. But for this, it is necessary first to subject the
dishwasher to a small test.
In the first step, it is important to check that the water is not turned off. Power
should also get to the machine, so it is important to check the socket and the
fuse. After that, move the on-off switch again; if it doesn’t feel tight anymore,
then that may be the reason why the dishwasher is not running. Is the door
latched properly? It is equally important to check that the door’s fuse is neither
blocked nor broken.
Check the inside of the dishwasher
If all “external circumstances” have been checked, but the dishwasher still
does not run as desired – you should find out relatively quickly with a look at
its “inner workings” what the problem may be. It is important to take a look at
the so-called bottom tray. If water is standing there, then either the drainage
sieve or the drainage hose is clogged. Removing the strainer from the
machine is not difficult.
The dishwasher does not start the program even if the strainer is clean? In
that case, the drain hose must be unscrewed. It may well be that there is still
food residue in this hose, so it should also be thoroughly cleaned.
Are the dishes put in properly?
Another reason for the dishwasher not starting the program can be a blockage
caused by the dishes. Therefore, check whether the dishes have been placed
in the machine correctly. In some machines, an error message occurs when
the upper rinse arm cannot rotate. Another problem can be missing salt, here
it is important to check if there is still enough salt in the machine. Something
like this is especially important if the water has a high lime content. In this
case, a call to the waterworks can clarify how high the lime load is.
Perhaps the pumps are faulty?
Under each dishwasher, there is a drain pump and a circulation pump. If one
of these pumps is dirty, the dishwasher may not start. If you are handy, you
can remove the pumps and clean them. However, if it is a new model, then a
dishwasher repair by an experienced professional is the better option.
The dishwasher does not run because the water pressure is not
right
Old buildings have a very special charm, but they can also cause some
problems, for example with regard to water pressure. If water pipes in old
buildings do not have the required water pressure or only irregular water
pressure, then this can be the reason why the dishwasher does not start.
As long as the problem with the water pressure is not solved, it can always
happen that the dishwasher does not start its program as usual. If you live in
rented housing, you should tell your landlord to have a water pressure
adjuster adjust the water pressure accordingly.
If you have checked all the above points, but the dishwasher still does not
work, then it is time to consult a specialist who can take a closer look at the
device.
Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.
