5 Tips To Extend the Life of Your Dishwasher

Dishwashers are a great convenience in any home, saving time and energy on washing dishes by hand. Like any other home appliance, dishwashers have a limited lifespan and eventually need replacement. However, with proper care and maintenance, you can stretch the life of your dishwasher and save money on costly repairs or replacements. Here’s a blog filled with tips to extend the life of your dishwasher so that it continues to run smoothly for years to come.

1. Do Regular Cleaning

Keeping your dishwasher clean helps it function well. Regularly clean the dishwasher’s filter, spray arms, and bottom edges to avoid food particles, grease, and limescale buildup. Run a hot cycle with vinegar or baking soda monthly to prevent odors and remove mineral buildup.

2. Load Your Dishwasher Correctly

Proper dishloading can prevent the dishwasher from breaking down sooner. Avoid overloading by spacing your dishes out for balanced water and detergent circulation. Avoid interlocking plates and bowls; only put light items on the top rack. Here’s a tip: strainers don’t need to go in the dishwasher. Since they have holes, separately washing them is simpler because water and soap pour out easier, and it’s not blocking water and soap from flowing.

3. Use the Right Detergent

A low-quality or incorrect detergent could ruin the dishwasher’s interior lining and clog its sprayer arms. Always use a high-quality dishwasher detergent designed for your model and cycle settings. Avoid using dishwashing liquids that you can only use by hand.

4. Don’t Prerinse Dishes

Most modern dishwashers clean dirty dishes that you haven’t prerinsed. Prerinsing dishes wastes water, results in unnecessary detergent use, and can cause damage or harm to the dishwasher. By not pre-rinsing dishware, you save more water and time. Realistically, you only need to scrape solid food off; any sauce or residue left behind comes off with water spray.

5. Perform Regular Maintenance

Regular appliance checkups and scheduled tune-ups are vital to extending the life span of a dishwasher. Consult an appliance technician once a year to check the hoses, pumps, and filters and make the necessary replacements to avoid any problems.

Regular maintenance and following these tips for extending a dishwasher’s lifespan can save you time and money. Need assistance in routine maintenance? Appliance Recovery can be of assistance! Whether multiple parts of the dishwasher need fixing or you need finetuning, you can request a dishwasher technician to service you. We can help ensure your dishwasher remains in operation for more years to come.