Message
from your RepairGuru®
Welcome to
the July 2007 edition of the RepairClinic.com newsletter. The lazy days
of summer have probably set in by now. The BBQ has been fired up, the
sprinklers have been running. Everything is on track. But wait. Maybe
there have been a few summer snafus? A few little misfires that have gotten
under your skin?
This is certainly
the case for Lee P., a retired corporate vice president in Delray Beach,
Florida, who was frustrated by a missing dishwasher wheel. She can attest
to the fact that the little things - like a dishwasher rack that isn't
rolling smoothly in its track - can drive you nuts when not repaired.
Lee
P. Faces Annoying Dishwasher Problem, Comes Through With a Smile
Lee, a recently
retired corporate vice president of design and branding, investigated
the problem. What she found was that two rack wheels on her six-year-old
dishwasher weren't where they were supposed to be. She found one wheel
in the dishwasher's basin and snapped it back on. The other wheel, well,
it was nowhere to be found.
"It
was like the socks and the dryer scenario," says Lee. "I don't
know where the second wheel went. All I knew is that I needed it, and
this was one of those little things that could drive me insane."
Because her husband works for a major appliance manufacturer, she immediately
knew that repair was definitely an option. "No matter how daunting
an appliance might be, it's still made up of lots of pieces that can be
replaced," says Lee. What Lee didn't know was just how easy it would
be to find the part she needed.
"I shop
online all the time, and love getting just what I need without leaving
the house or worrying that it's going to be wrong," said Lee. "RepairClinic.com
definitely came through for me. The site is amazing - in just four clicks
and less than $10, I had placed my order. And just a few days later, the
dishwasher wasn't driving me crazy anymore.
"Thank
you RepairClinic.com," continues Lee. "My husband and I are
thrilled with your service and recommend your site to everyone. And, of
course, we've bookmarked RepairClinic.com for future home appliance repairs."
Dishwasher
Troubleshooting Tips
Dishwasher
Leaking - There
are two basic causes for a leaky dishwasher. If your leak is sporadic
your problem may be caused by the way you load the dishwasher. An overloaded -
improperly loaded dishwasher or items passing through holes in the
bottom of the silverware basket can all block the spray of water, and cause
other problems. Lighten or adjust your dishwasher load and see what happens.
Another cause of leaking dishwashers is a bad door seal. This is the rubber
strip that goes around the door. If your seal is loose, cracked, or has
an irregular feel to it, you should replace it with a new seal. The PartDetective
can help find the right seal for your dishwasher.
Dishwasher
Won't Start - After you've checked to be sure the circuit breaker
or fuse is alright, the first thing you should check is the door switch.
If the door is open, the switch is disengaged and the washer won't start.
When the door is closed, a prong depresses the door switch, which closes
a circuit and lets the washer start. The door switch is one of the most
common dishwasher parts to go bad, so examine it first before looking
for other problems. The switch is usually hidden inside the 'control panel'
of your dishwasher, and is usually part of the door latch. You will need
to check the door switch with an Ohmmeter to measure continuity. If your
Ohmmeter test says the switch is bad, you will need to remove and replace
the door switch.
Dishwashers Need Hot Water - To get the best cleaning results,
the water entering your dishwasher needs to be hot enough. Try running
the hot water in your kitchen sink for about 30 seconds before starting
the dishwasher, to pre-heat it. Also, if your dishwasher lets you select
a higher wash or rinse temperature, try that to see if it helps.
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