Although I don’t have nightmares about my dishwasher breaking down, I’d prefer not to have to wash up stacks of pots and pans by hand. So, rather than being taken unawares and having a dishwasher that ...

A kinked drain hose—the lightweight, corrugated plastic hose that connects the dishwasher drain pump to the garbage disposal, sink drainpipe, or air gap—can prevent water from draining out of ...

Imagine the pump is the heart of the dishwasher, and rust flakes are like plaque buildup, threatening the system with an inevitable clot and full-system shutdown. 7. Don’t overload it.

A breakdown of your dishwasher can bring your normal daily routine to a stop. Now, your dishwasher won’t help clean all your ...

Water prevents the seals from drying out. The dishwasher will pump the water when you begin a new load. Over 1 cup of water in your dishwasher can signify small issues like a clog or more severe ...