Getting Help From Certified Appliance Services Companies

Your dishwasher gets all of the dirt in the kitchen. It sees everything from breakfast to dinner and every snack time in between. Your dishwasher sees it all and does it all. Almost every dish you own has probably been in your dishwasher, and you depend on it to get your dishes as clean as possible. If your dishwasher suddenly stops working, it's going to be up to you to do all of those dishes yourself. If this doesn't sound appealing, you can attempt to repair your dishwasher yourself, or you can hire a professional appliance service company to service your dishwasher for you. Read on for some helpful information.

1. Remove Calcium Buildup

Calcium buildup may be to blame for your dishwasher's poor performance. If you have hard water in your home, it could be that the calcium buildup has clogged the sprayer arms and has caused an issue with your dishwasher. Check the sprayer arms and look at the water holes. If they appear clogged, you need to pick out the calcium with a toothpick. You can also soak them in a bath of vinegar, water, and baking soda to help remove the hard water. Remove the sprayer arms and then give them a good soak, then attempt to remove the buildup. Replace the sprayer arms and check your handy work.

2. Replace The Soap Dispenser Door

If the dishwasher is not working properly because the dispenser door is not opening to allow the soap out, your dishes will not get clean. You can replace the door on the dispenser, or attempt to clean around it, as the buildup of calcium or hard water may be causing an issue with the opening and closing of this door over time. You can find a replacement part at your local appliance repair store, or online.

3. Check The Plug/Outlet

If your dishwasher is not turning on at all, it could be a power issue, or it could be a motor issue. First and foremost, check for power at the outlet and then inspect the plug itself, as well as the cord to be sure there isn't any damage to either. If the plug or cord is damaged, it may need to be replaced. If there are no issues with the plug, attempt to plug it into a different outlet to see if it works. If this isn't the case, the motor on your dishwasher may be to blame. Hiring a professional repair service may be the best option.

If you have issues with your dishwasher not working properly, you can use the information above as a guide, or you can hire a professional service company to help you get your appliance working like new again. 

For more info, contact a local company like Rideout Appliance Repair.