5 Ways To Preserve The Life Of Your Dishwasher

25 September 2014

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Dishwashers are one of the most expensive appliances to buy-- and to repair. What's worse, a poorly working dishwasher can become less efficient, costing you more money to operate. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to preserve the life of your dishwasher. 

Heat Things Up

You can use less water and energy in your dishwasher by heating up the water first. At the beginning of a cycle, the dishwasher runs tap water through the machine until it heats up enough to run the cycle. What a waste! You can save all this effort and make your dishwasher work less hard by running your kitchen's tap until the water gets hot. Thus, the kitchen pipes will already have become hot, and your dishwasher won't have to use its own energy to cycle water through the machine first.

Don't Overload

It often seems useful to overload a dish machine in order to get the most bang for your buck. However, these large loads of dishes can take a toll on your machine, and your dishes might not get clean enough. Instead, consider running two quick loads instead of a regular cycle.

Check the Filter Often

The filter is what keeps the water pressure in your dishwasher strong; when it is clogged with food, the dishwasher has to work harder to operate. Clean your dishwasher's filter after every use in order to keep your machine as efficient as possible. The filter is usually on the bottom of the dishwasher's floor-- be careful to avoid disturbing the blades of the dishwasher.

Get Your Hands Dirty

Another way to preserve your dishwasher is to only use it when necessary. For plates that are easy to clean, try rinsing them yourself. Save the dishwasher for those gunky casserole dishes that are caked with burnt cheese. The less your dishwasher runs, the longer you'll be able to stick it with the dirty work.

Get Professional Repairs

In some cases, despite your best efforts, your dishwasher will break down. In this case, it's best to have a professional appliance repair company like A 1 Quality Appliance Inc look at the machine and solve the problem. Even if you do manage to get the machine operating again on your own, you could be missing some internal problems that are preventing the dishwasher from working at full capacity. By paying a bit of attention to your dishwasher and following up with a professional on repairs, you can keep your dishwasher at its best for many years.

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