Should I replace my dishwasher? [more inside]
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy on Oct 19, 2009 - 3 answers

Bringing a US Dishwasher to a 220V-powered country, providing I have a well rated transformer will there be any issues? Bonus points for FUD-less answers :) [more inside]
posted by shimon on Sep 21, 2009 - 17 answers

My decade-old dishwasher's racks have started to rust through some blemishes in their protective coating. Can/should I fix this? [more inside]
posted by themel on Aug 2, 2009 - 6 answers

Our appliances are dropping like flies. Is this because of hard water, or is it something more sinister? [more inside]
posted by missuswayne on Jul 1, 2009 - 15 answers

Should we look into compact dishwashers and portable gas stoves for our newly rented flat? [more inside]
posted by tavegyl on Jun 23, 2009 - 2 answers

How do you remove plastic that has melted onto a heating element? [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on May 3, 2009 - 5 answers

How do I know whether it makes more sense to get a service call for a dishwasher or bite the bullet and buy a new one? [more inside]
posted by dublin on Apr 29, 2009 - 13 answers

As a tenant, how feasible is buying your own major appliances for a place you're renting? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Mar 2, 2009 - 19 answers

DishwasherFilter: How do I keep plastic containers from flipping over in the dishwasher? [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Feb 12, 2009 - 8 answers

Is my dishwasher's motor toast? [more inside]
posted by proj on Jan 3, 2009 - 2 answers

How to counter the effects of phosphate free dishwasher detergent when we have hard water? [more inside]
posted by tdischino on Nov 24, 2008 - 6 answers

Can the white spots on my dishes be removed? [more inside]
posted by Corky on Nov 9, 2008 - 9 answers

What can I do about a stuck dishwasher main soap dispenser lid? [more inside]
posted by criticman on Oct 16, 2008 - 11 answers

Why do the thin, plastic things (ie, ziploc containers) in my dishwasher still wet after the drying cycle when the stainless steal and porcelain things are dry?
posted by shothotbot on Oct 1, 2008 - 12 answers

Why does my sink only drain when the dishwasher is running? [more inside]
posted by gwint on Sep 1, 2008 - 10 answers

So I'm installing a new dishwasher. I've yanked the power cable from the old one (not paying a bit of attention as to how it was connected, of course), and now I haven't a clue as to how to attach it to the new one. [more inside]
posted by mezzanayne on Jun 29, 2008 - 9 answers

We're contemplating moving into a house with no built-in dishwasher... without which we cannot live! What are your impressions of portables? What are good some good brands, and are there any caveats to hooking them up that we should be aware of?
posted by TheNewWazoo on Jun 10, 2008 - 21 answers

Compact dishwashers: are they any good? Which one is best. [more inside]
posted by wsg on May 23, 2008 - 15 answers

Why is my 6-10 yr old Kenmore Dishwasher not draining? [more inside]
posted by iamabot on May 19, 2008 - 3 answers

Looking for sink hookup dishwasher for use in Europe! [more inside]
posted by sdis on Apr 7, 2008 - 1 answer

How can I get rid of my dishwasher's funk? [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo on Mar 20, 2008 - 8 answers

My wife and I are looking for a small capacity dishwasher, the greener the better. [more inside]
posted by thewalrusispaul on Feb 8, 2008 - 6 answers

Is it normal to a brand new dishwasher (Kenmore), still in its box, to have water leak? Does Kenmore run some type of factory test that leaves water in the dishwasher before they send it out? [more inside]
posted by kajj on Jan 14, 2008 - 9 answers

Why does my dishwasher fill up my sink? [more inside]
posted by aofl on Jun 20, 2007 - 12 answers

Is it safe to wash my cat's litter box in the dishwasher? [more inside]
posted by kbanas on Jun 13, 2007 - 30 answers

What did my dishwasher do to my stovetop espresso maker?? [more inside]
posted by jefficator on May 19, 2007 - 14 answers

Please help me make my dishwasher work! [more inside]
posted by sueinnyc on Nov 3, 2006 - 8 answers

Several times over the past few months, glasses have come out of my dishwasher sliced into two pieces. The cut is always smooth, and I don't find any glass shards left over. This only happens with glasses--mugs, plates, etc, are entirely unharmed. What might be causing this? [more inside]
posted by yankeefog on Sep 15, 2006 - 15 answers

How do we keep mice out of the dishwasher and what might be the health effects of having them in there? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 12, 2006 - 14 answers

I have cockroaches in my dishwasher. Help me kill the little bastards with extreme prejudice. [more inside]
posted by calistasm on Jul 23, 2006 - 6 answers

Why does my new stainless steel cookware come out of the diswasher covered with white splotchy stains that I have to hand wash? [more inside]
posted by AstroGuy on Jul 10, 2006 - 17 answers

Does a regular consumer dishwasher chew up food particles? Reason is that a live roach that was in there when the cycle was started is now missing, and I think I saw an insect bit. [more inside]
posted by rolypolyman on Jun 20, 2006 - 21 answers

Help me answer all of my questions about dishwashing machines! [more inside]
posted by dino terror on Mar 28, 2006 - 13 answers

All of a sudden, my dish-washing machine no longer works. [more inside]
posted by Jon-o on Dec 23, 2005 - 11 answers

My husband is ready to pitch our two month old Whirlpool Gold 3200 dishwasher. We need advice on what to expect from a replacement. [more inside]
posted by maudlin on Dec 7, 2005 - 12 answers

We just bought a 1968 house with a 1968 dishwasher. Food is clinging to dishes, and it is clogging. After reading the manual, I can't figure out how to clean this thing out, and I'm ready to buy something newer that won't do this. I've been using the internets since I whenever the first browser came out (1994?) and I swear I can't find a site that gives good, multiple user reviews of dishwashers. I just want something that works well and isn't terribly loud for 3-400 bucks. It's been ten years, why is this so hard? And should I fix the old machine or get a new one? [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Nov 12, 2005 - 35 answers

Help me to deflect criticisms of my dishwasher usage. What sorts of dishes is it safe to wash in the dishwasher, and which ones are bad? [more inside]
posted by ChrisR on Oct 25, 2005 - 24 answers

Help me with my laundry/dishwasher/anti-plumbing grand master plan? [more inside]
posted by leapingsheep on Jul 24, 2005 - 9 answers

Just how bad an idea is it for me to try putting wine glasses in the dishwasher? [more inside]
posted by sueinnyc on Apr 9, 2005 - 12 answers

Why did my dishwasher suddenly start clouding up my glassware? The water hardness didn't change, I didn't change the type or amount of soap.
posted by sixpack on Mar 30, 2005 - 12 answers

What's wrong with my dishwasher? First this happened and then this. Now the dishwasher runs continuously but does not spray any water. I was so proud when I "fixed" the disposal, so help is greatly appreciated.
posted by Lola_G on Dec 9, 2004 - 12 answers

Garbage disposal/dishwasher part deux. [mi] [more inside]
posted by Lola_G on Dec 7, 2004 - 7 answers

Yesterday, our garbage disposal died. Then we ran the dishwasher and the food from the sink started to flow into the dishwasher. We didn't realize the extent of the problem until it started cooking during the drying cycle.

Has this ever happened to you? Is it simply time to call the plumber?
posted by Lola_G on Dec 6, 2004 - 13 answers

Electricity: I'm wiring up a new dishwasher with the power cord from the old dishwasher. Just to make things interesting, the power cord has absolutely no indication of which side is positive and which side is negative. Is this because it's AC and it doesn't matter? I'm in the US on 110.
posted by yerfatma on Dec 6, 2004 - 14 answers

Can I put my electric toothbrush in the dishwasher? The bristle is detachable from the powered handle, and the threads collect gunk that I would just as soon power-wash away. The handle seems watertight -- the bristlehead moves via magnets, and the charging element is behind plastic.
posted by blueshammer on Mar 7, 2004 - 5 answers