15 Mistakes That Can Shorten the Life of Your Dishwasher

Running the dishwasher with just half of the load in it is inefficient since it wastes water and energy and increases the frequency of use, which may shorten the lifespan of the appliance. I now wait for it to be full before running it, making sure it is not overwhelmed.

Dishwasher Ignoring: Don’t do what I did at first when your dishwasher started making strange sounds; fix it immediately. Something may be broken or worn out, and this might be an indication of that. Avoiding future hassles is possible with early detection.

Putting Off Maintenance Checks: Having a professional inspect your equipment on a regular basis might catch problems before they escalate. Like a doctor’s appointment, I take my dishwasher in for an annual exam.

Misaligned: It wasn’t until I saw my dishwasher wasn’t emptying correctly that I understood how important it was to have it level. Lots of issues may be avoided with just a little leg modification.

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