Answers to Questions About Dishwasher Repair San Mateo Residents Commonly Ask
Over the years, we’ve built a repertoire around quality services, including dishwasher repair Marin County households have come to trust. Since we strive to be good, helpful members of our community, before our customers call us for the dishwasher repair Marin County residents often recommend, we’ve prepared some useful maintenance tips to keep your dishwasher running as well as possible.
If you find these dishwasher maintenance tips useful, be sure to share this page on Facebook , via email, or another method – your friends are likely to find them helpful as well for extending the productivity of their dishwashers.
Use Proper Temperature Control
It’s important to make sure you keep hot water set at the temperature specified by the manufacturer of the dishwasher. Having the proper temperature setting can prevent paint from peeling off inside the machine, avoiding the need for repairs in the future. Consult the user manual for the machine or go online to find the correct temperature setting for your dishwasher.
Use Vinegar Monthly
Try running your dishwasher with two cups of vinegar every month, without soap. Vinegar can help eliminate buildup from soap and minerals that accrue over time from several loads. Additionally, vinegar will help disinfect and prevent mold from accumulating.
Lemonade Kool-Aid Trick
A good way to help improve a dirty dishwasher is lemonade-flavored Kool-Aid. It may sound unconventional, but it’s a cheap and quick solution – simply pour the packet into the dishwasher’s detergent cup or drawer, and run it to help take care of stains, avoid lime deposits, and prevent iron patches. Note that it’s important not to use other flavors of Kool-Aid, which can result in staining and do not contain the citric acid that generates the cleaning effect.
Check and Clean Your Filters Regularly
It’s important to properly maintain your filters to keep your dishwasher clean and running properly. Your dishwasher’s filters can be found in the floor of the dishwasher, and are crucial for trapping or catching scraps of food that wash off of your dishes. Checking and cleaning your filters after every load can go a long way towards ensuring proper function of your dishwasher by preventing buildup and strain on the machine. Using a paper towel or sponge is a good way to remove debris, and washing with soapy water can also help keep your filters clean.
Keep Spray Arms Clean
Many people often neglect the spray arms at the top and bottom of their dishwasher, but these are some of the most important components in the entire machine. These spray arms are the dishwasher parts that serve as the source of water for the entire machine, spinning and spraying it to keep dishes clean. Keeping these parts cleaned is crucial to prevent clogging of the spray holes that occurs due to accumulation of food and detergent. Such buildup can partially or seriously reduce water from being distributed properly within the dishwasher, and therefore prevent the adequate cleaning of your dishes.
While we’re always happy to have your business and repair your dishwasher, we know it’s important to help our Marin County customers keep their dishwashers in the best working order possible. Remember to share these tips with your friends to help them keep their dishwashers and dishes working effectively, efficiently, and of course cleanly. If your dishwasher still has problems despite these maintenance tips, give us a call and we’ll quickly get it back in the best working order possible.
