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Why does my dishwasher shock me every time I first open it after a wash cycle?

asked Apr 12, 2022 in Dishwashers by Orlaith (2.8k points)

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I have not used my dishwasher in 2 years. Should it still work okay after being dried out? I am wondering if it might leak.

asked Apr 12, 2022 in Dishwashers by The Ex-Kitchen Fitte (1.9k points)

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What causes dishes to get stuck in a dishwasher?

asked Apr 12, 2022 in Dishwashers by chelsea wood (2.8k points)

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Why is a standard size dishwasher so small?

asked Apr 11, 2022 in Dishwashers by amarok88 (3.2k points)

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How long can you safely leave dirty dishes in the dishwasher before running the appliance?

asked Apr 11, 2022 in Dishwashers by Olive78 (2.3k points)

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What are the benefits of running water after loading the dishwasher?

asked Apr 10, 2022 in Dishwashers by Peter545 (2.3k points)

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Do you need special soap for a dishwasher?

asked Apr 10, 2022 in Dishwashers by Neil123 (3.0k points)

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Should you wash dishes on the disposal side?

asked Mar 20, 2022 in Dishwashers by Unclebirt (2.6k points)

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What do I do if my dish sponge has petroleum jelly? Can I still wash the dishes? How do I get rid of it? My moms gonna kill me

asked Mar 20, 2022 in Dishwashers by Littlehamptonchap (3.6k points)

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Can you install a dishwasher in an apartment if there wasn't one there before? Would you be charged extra fees/deposits?

asked Mar 20, 2022 in Dishwashers by SolarisWhirl (2.7k points)

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Does a dishwasher cycle at 70 degrees Celsius sanitize utensils used in raw poultry, meat, eggs, or fish handling?

asked Mar 20, 2022 in Dishwashers by Zed1001 (4.3k points)

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Is a stainless steel or plastic dishwasher tub better?

asked Mar 20, 2022 in Dishwashers by SuzanneC (3.4k points)

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Is there any dishwasher that gets dishes clean without pre-washing?

asked Mar 20, 2022 in Dishwashers by sospan (5.3k points)

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If your dishwasher isn’t sitting flat, will it ruin the seal around the bottom of the door, leading to water leakage into the tub?

asked Mar 20, 2022 in Dishwashers by Astramax (2.8k points)

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Why do some home appliances often have windows (ovens, microwaves, washing machines) while others don't (dryers, dishwashers)?

asked Mar 19, 2022 in Dishwashers by R WILSON (3.1k points)

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When a commercial dishwasher can wash 20+ plates in less than 10 minutes, why does a domestic dishwasher take over 90 minutes to do the same thing?

asked Mar 19, 2022 in Dishwashers by Mr Sworld (2.1k points)

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Is it normal for water to be in a dishwasher after it drains?

asked Mar 19, 2022 in Dishwashers by StellarAlchemy (3.9k points)

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Why is water coming out of my dishwasher while it's running and what can I do about it?

asked Mar 19, 2022 in Dishwashers by shouldbeplayinggolf (3.3k points)

+23 votes

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Do dishes dry faster with a dishwasher door open or closed?

asked Mar 19, 2022 in Dishwashers by StellarHarmony (2.1k points)

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Why does the bottom of our dishwasher stink and what can we do to fix it?

asked Mar 19, 2022 in Dishwashers by RadiantVerse (2.8k points)