How to Increase the Longevity of Your Dishwasher

Rinse Dishes Well Before Placing Them in the Dishwasher

There's no reason to force your dishwasher to do extra work. Prepare your dishes ahead of time and ensure a sparkling clean result from every cycle by rinsing dishes first. Make a habit of running the dishes through the water faucet rather than piling dirty pots and plates in the sink. It may feel like an extra step but it will be well worth the effort long term.

Prep the Hot Water with Your Kitchen Faucet

Turn the hot water on at the kitchen faucet before starting your wash cycle. This will help ensure the water is already warm when it begins rinsing your dishes.

Avoid Overloading the Dishwasher

It can be tempting to put as many dishes as possible into every cycle, especially if there's a lot of dishes in the sink waiting to be loaded. However, repetitively overloading your dishwasher will not only make it more difficult to thoroughly clean items, it puts an unnecessary burden on the appliance and can also warp the tracks.

Keep it Clean

While most of the grime, grease and debris get washed away down your plumbing system, some of it stays behind. Over time, your dishwasher trap, door seals and other hard to reach areas will become caked with layers of sediment. This can cause clogs and premature deterioration of important components. Clean your dishwasher regularly and periodically add vinegar to the bottom when running a cycle.

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