Today, I’m going to share with you several facts and stats about dishwashers. So, if you’d like to learn more about how this appliance came to be, what non-dish items it can wash, and how it has changed over the years, stay awhile and listen!

It’s fine to wash plastic in a dishwasher. Just make sure you avoid using high-heat wash cycles, such as Sanitize, which can cause plastic containers to melt.

In this guide, I’ll explain how to check your dishwasher’s water temperature, what you can do to fix heating issues in your dishwasher, and other reasons for why your dishwasher isn’t cleaning or drying dishes correctly.

When it comes to kitchen appliances, you should measure them twice and purchase them once. The problem is, even after careful measuring, there’s still a risk of your dishwasher being too tall to fit in your cabinets. So, what are your options when you experience dishwasher height problems like this?

Here is a decibel chart that shows how loud dishwashers are relative to other sounds. I’ll also explain the different dishwasher noise categories and what things you can do to reduce the noise of your dishwasher.

In this guide, I’ll list the various Miele dishwasher fault codes and describe their causes and solutions.

Error codes in Whirlpool dishwashers are displayed as F codes and numbers. The error code list is as follows.

The empty space between your dishwasher and countertop is necessary to let the steam vent away from the machine. If you choose to do so, you can close the gap by raising your dishwasher by twisting the adjustable legs.

There are a few things you should do before and after dumping baking soda into your dishwasher. Today, I’ll explain how dishwashers become clogged in the first place, how to unclog a dishwasher with baking soda in greater detail, and how you can prevent your dishwasher from becoming clogged in the future.

Yes, you can stop a dishwasher in the middle of any wash cycle. In most dishwashers, you will need to hit the on/off button, which turns the machine off. If you want to pause the machine, simply press the pause/stop button. For dishwashers without a dedicated pause button, opening the door will pause the machine.

While Thermador dishwashers are easy to use, some people might have trouble starting it up. Don’t worry—I’ll provide a comprehensive guide on how to get your Thermador dishwasher started so you don’t have to wash your dishes manually any longer.

If your Thermador dishwasher door can’t close, you need to inspect the door hinge, door latch, and door strike. Any damage or faults in these components can prevent your dishwasher from closing and running a wash cycle.