DISHWASHER
Are your dishes not getting clean? You're not sure? You never cleaned your dishwasher? I'll bet no one has ever looked at the inside of their dishwasher, more specifically the parts that actually clean the dishes. If you did, it is highly likely you need to do some cleaning. Mineral deposits from the water, detergents, and rinse aids build up over time...even if you periodically run those citrus cleaners. They have to be cleaned out once in awhile and especially if you've never done it.
There are basically three places inside your dishwasher that need to be cleaned. 1) Upper wand, 2) Lower wand, and 3) Drain filter. Every dishwasher is a little bit different so there is no way to give instructions on every model. You can do a You Tube search for your model and, at minimum, come close to yours. Removing the wands and parts around the filter is not hard. It's simple. And ladies, don't add this to your husband's Honey Do list because I don't need to get dog piled by a bunch of men when you can do this job yourself. Thank you for your cooperation. And DH would be impressed.
Pull each wand (upper and lower) and inspect the jet holes. Odds are likely one or more of the holes are clogged. Pick it out of there with a wire or small screwdriver or something (like the microdrivers you use to build a coil). Rinse it out good. I've had a wand that was so bad I had to replace it. No big deal but it gives you an idea how bad the deposits can build up. The drain filter is usually below the lower wand. A few more screws to pull. No big deal. Clean that sucker really good too. Put it all back together and your dishwasher will clean like it were new again.
Here's a vid that gives you an idea, but again, do a You Tube search for your model and you'll come up with something close to yours. This dishwasher is pretty easy. Everything twists out. Some require removing a few screws here or there. But again, it's simple. Your manual might even show you how to remove the parts.
Are your dishes not getting clean? You're not sure? You never cleaned your dishwasher? I'll bet no one has ever looked at the inside of their dishwasher, more specifically the parts that actually clean the dishes. If you did, it is highly likely you need to do some cleaning. Mineral deposits from the water, detergents, and rinse aids build up over time...even if you periodically run those citrus cleaners. They have to be cleaned out once in awhile and especially if you've never done it.
There are basically three places inside your dishwasher that need to be cleaned. 1) Upper wand, 2) Lower wand, and 3) Drain filter. Every dishwasher is a little bit different so there is no way to give instructions on every model. You can do a You Tube search for your model and, at minimum, come close to yours. Removing the wands and parts around the filter is not hard. It's simple. And ladies, don't add this to your husband's Honey Do list because I don't need to get dog piled by a bunch of men when you can do this job yourself. Thank you for your cooperation. And DH would be impressed.
Pull each wand (upper and lower) and inspect the jet holes. Odds are likely one or more of the holes are clogged. Pick it out of there with a wire or small screwdriver or something (like the microdrivers you use to build a coil). Rinse it out good. I've had a wand that was so bad I had to replace it. No big deal but it gives you an idea how bad the deposits can build up. The drain filter is usually below the lower wand. A few more screws to pull. No big deal. Clean that sucker really good too. Put it all back together and your dishwasher will clean like it were new again.
Here's a vid that gives you an idea, but again, do a You Tube search for your model and you'll come up with something close to yours. This dishwasher is pretty easy. Everything twists out. Some require removing a few screws here or there. But again, it's simple. Your manual might even show you how to remove the parts.
Thanks for the reminder, Bronze. I haven't done that for far too long.
AC tech just left. I was supposed to be first on the schedule but ended up last. Arghh. AC had a burned out wire so it is now working again, yay.
AC tech just left. I was supposed to be first on the schedule but ended up last. Arghh. AC had a burned out wire so it is now working again, yay.
Yay, it's fixed! I had a similar problem Went out there and one of the wires that went to the capacitor wasn't making contact. It was kind of crudded up at the connector and the wire easily slipped out of the connector.
Dang, having an AC is the best! I was getting a mite cranky from the heat, yelling at the dogs who were also cranky from the heat.
You're a funny (and loveable) bird Anna! Only you would get called out for being off-topic, acknowledge it, then post a follow up to the off-topic post! Made me laugh
Let's move it to the Calling all Dog lovers - The Ehpro True MTL RTA thread, but the gasket isn't supposed to move- just the metal lid, to expose the ovals. Someone may have a better option than replacing the tank assembly.
And great idea for a thread, @Bronze ! I drive my wife nuts by insisting on doing anything and everything myself possible, instead of paying someone. I'll give some thought to see if there's anything I can contribute, but look forward to getting help here.
I'm not going to be the only one to offer up help. There's going to have to be others. And I know my stuff is more mechanical type stuff but it doesn't have to be limited to that. Everyone encounters stuff they are fixing so it would be nice to pass it on.You're a funny (and loveable) bird Anna! Only you would get called out for being off-topic, acknowledge it, then post a follow up to the off-topic post! Made me laugh
Let's move it to the Calling all Dog lovers - The Ehpro True MTL RTA thread, but the gasket isn't supposed to move- just the metal lid, to expose the ovals. Someone may have a better option than replacing the tank assembly.
And great idea for a thread, @Bronze ! I drive my wife nuts by insisting on doing anything and everything myself possible, instead of paying someone. I'll give some thought to see if there's anything I can contribute, but look forward to getting help here.
Alright, I shall move. It's like annoying I would like it fixed. Heh.
Speaking of dishwashers, it's also good to just CLEAN your dishwasher as a whole once in a while. A cup of vinegar right side UP can like, refresh your dishwasher. Top and bottom rack.
I learned that trick from that English show about cleaning where they find the grossest places and one cheery English maven shows you cool cleaning tricks and like the other one is some sort of microbiology expert and tests and swoons at like, the levels of E-coli and mad cow disease found everywhere.
It's kind of like hoarders only you don't have to feel guilty as a) they are English old birds and b) they don't involve the owners. They just cheerfully clean it all up.
There have been times I have considered applying, usually when I'm sick. I wish I could remember what it is called.
I have no dishwasher it is prohibited, the owners of my rental home said it was "tried, unsuccessfully." IDK if it was a plumbing issue or not. But I now wash my dishes by HAND and I LIKE IT.
I'm too old. LOL.
Anna
Speaking of dishwashers, it's also good to just CLEAN your dishwasher as a whole once in a while. A cup of vinegar right side UP can like, refresh your dishwasher. Top and bottom rack.
I learned that trick from that English show about cleaning where they find the grossest places and one cheery English maven shows you cool cleaning tricks and like the other one is some sort of microbiology expert and tests and swoons at like, the levels of E-coli and mad cow disease found everywhere.
It's kind of like hoarders only you don't have to feel guilty as a) they are English old birds and b) they don't involve the owners. They just cheerfully clean it all up.
There have been times I have considered applying, usually when I'm sick. I wish I could remember what it is called.
I have no dishwasher it is prohibited, the owners of my rental home said it was "tried, unsuccessfully." IDK if it was a plumbing issue or not. But I now wash my dishes by HAND and I LIKE IT.
I'm too old. LOL.
Anna
Okie dokie, Bronzed One, you're on.
I have a fairly large and hefty statue that has been broken by a deceptive cat who prolly got caught in my jewelry collection. Such a hater, that one.
I can glue it back together without issue, but WHAT in the hellsbells can I use as a vice to hold it together?? I have no vices!!!!
(not that kind, anyway)
big rubber bands... heavy elastic straps... bungie cords...
Okie dokie, Bronzed One, you're on.
I have a fairly large and hefty statue that has been broken by a deceptive cat who prolly got caught in my jewelry collection. Such a hater, that one.
I can glue it back together without issue, but WHAT in the hellsbells can I use as a vice to hold it together?? I have no vices!!!!
(not that kind, anyway)
big rubber bands
This is the best idea IMO, I used to make ceramic molds, I have not done it in a while, but they make 3/4" wide x 6" diameter rubber bands to hold these large molds together. all the ones I used to have dry rotted and broke, you could find them at a local ceramic shop I would bet.
KAS
There are tons of different sized rubber bands on Amazon too. Large ones.This is the best idea IMO, I used to make ceramic molds, I have not done it in a while, but they make 3/4" wide x 6" diameter rubber bands to hold these large molds together. all the ones I used to have dry rotted and broke, you could find them at a local ceramic shop I would bet.
KAS
That's what I was expecting/hoping. I mean, you seem like a pretty sharp guy, but if you had all the answers, you'd have your own show, blog, books, podcasts, etc., and no time for us.
Okay, best I can offer right now. But I'll come up with something more useful. I have ideas on good uses for a Crescent hammer.
I have not thought about them in a long time, I got mine at a local shop, but yeah I bet you could find them anywhere these days online.
KAS
Remember when Amazon just sold books?I have not thought about them in a long time, I got mine at a local shop, but yeah I bet you could find them anywhere these days online.
KAS
I ended up doing a google search, and found these. This is not where I bought them, but these are the ones that I had.
Rubber Band, 6"x3/4" Bag
KAS
Rubber Band, 6"x3/4" Bag
KAS
I could find lots of uses for those.I ended up doing a google search, and found these. This is not where I bought them, but these are the ones that I had.
Rubber Band, 6"x3/4" Bag
KAS
I hafta say @kas122461, that Prov banner in your sig is great!
Back on topic, I don't have any fixes or workarounds to offer, but I will be keeping an eye on this thread. Now I have to go break something, and if I successfully fix it, I'll have some info worthwhile to share..
A member here made it for me PLANofMAN, he has not been back for a long time. Now that Provape is gone, it is like a tribute to them now.
KAS
big rubber bands... heavy elastic straps... bungie cords...
Thanks, hunny Bunny, Kas, and the Bronzed. I'll see what I've got around the house in rubbers.
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