Dishwashers

There are several reasons why a dishwasher may suddenly overflow with water or soap. Before you dive head first into the bubbles and begin fixing the problem, you’ll need to make the dishwasher safe. Most dishwashers nowadays have a ‘cancel’ button on the control panel to turn them off during the cycle. Press this and […]

If you’re looking to save money when running your dishwasher, you’re likely looking at the eco-mode and quick-wash modes on the dial and wondering which you should choose. It’s a difficult decision, isn’t it? On the one hand, the eco-mode is designed to save electricity, but the quick wash mode is super-fast, so surely that

This dishwasher question has plagued owners of this appliance since they were first invented! On the one hand, having additional moisture in your kitchen from an open dishwasher could cause issues with condensation. However, not having the dishwasher door open can mean that the moisture sticks around in the dishwasher, potentially causing problems like mould.

Can a pinch of table salt be used in a dishwasher if you’re ever in a pinch? They are both called salt, after all, and they look a bit similar. So, surely using table salt in a dishwasher when you run out of normal dishwasher salt isn’t a big deal, right? While they are both

If your integrated dishwasher has broken, or you just fancy a change, can you replace it with a freestanding dishwasher? Or is this a right pain that everyone should avoid? Well, replacing an integrated dishwasher with a freestanding one is what we are looking at today.   Replacing an Integrated Dishwasher with a Freestanding One

When it comes to choosing between a freestanding or integrated dishwasher, or any other kitchen appliance for that matter, the real argument comes down to the layout and design of your kitchen. The dishwashers will do the same job. However, they both offer different styles to a kitchen, so choosing the right one for your

You may have heard to old wives’ tale about never running a dishwasher when you aren’t home. But is there some truth to this, or do the modern safety features on dishwashers mean that it’s ok to leave them unattended? Actually, the old advice of not leaving a dishwasher running when you’re not at home

A dishwasher is an excellent addition to any kitchen. Not only do they save you time that would otherwise be spent doing the dishes, but they also use less water than washing by hand—up to ten times less water in the most water-efficient models! After cooking a big meal, you’re bound to be left with

Choosing the right-sized dishwasher for your home is really important. Too small of a dishwasher means you won’t be able to wash all of the dishes you need to, while too big of a dishwasher means there will be more time between loads, and you may run out of dishes before you have a large

A noisy dishwasher can be caused by many things. While a little noise coming from your dishwasher during operation shouldn’t be cause for concern, unusual noises may require some investigating. The cause of your noisy dishwasher can often be determined by the noise it is making. A buzzing noise, for example, can show one issue,