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It's Time to Replace Your Dishwasher

1/26/2022 (Permalink)

An image of a dishwasher with the text "It's Time to Replace Your Dishwasher" with the SERVPRO of Greater Waco logo Need emergency water restoration services? Call SERVPRO® of Greater Waco 254-224-5999

Dishwashers have been a common appliance since the 1970s. By 2012, 75% of homes had one. So, how do you know when it’s about time to you to replace your best, time-saving, friend?

-It’s 10 years or older. Most dishwashers last anywhere from 7 to 12 years with an average lifespan of 9.5 years which means at 10 years components are worn, it’s not energy efficient and it may be costing you more money to keep it than replace it.

-It’s not ENERGY STAR certified- Energy Star didn’t go into effect until January of 2011 which means any dishwasher purchased before then is not efficient and isn’t certified to be.  Make sure to find not only one that claims to be energy star certified but also bears the label.

-It’s making weird noises- The most obvious thing is that it’s making an absurd amount of noise or it just sounds “off”.  Clicking or pinging can be easy indicators of broken components.

-It doesn’t turn on- Depending on the age of the unit, it may be more cost effect to replace it than getting it fixed.

-Rust on the inside or outside- If there is metal and water and it’s rusting then you have a leak somewhere.

-Water doesn’t drain-It’s either clocked with food debris or the mechanism that activates the drain is broken.

-Dishes come out cold- Dishes should always be warm to the touch and look and feel clean.

-Dishes aren’t clean.  This can be an indicator of something as simple as a clogged filter and get as complex as water pressure and temperature issues. Either way, more issues and more money out the door when you can just get a new unit.

- Broken Latch- A broken latch will prevent the unit from getting a proper seal leading to leaks, water not getting up to the proper temperature and dirty dishes.

-Dishwasher under or over fills- Overflowing can indicate several potential issues such as the float switch assembly has gone bad or is sticking.  It can also be a sign that an electrical switch has gone out while underfilling could be a sign that the inlet valve has gone out. Either way, combined with age, it could be a sign that it’s time to replace the whole unit.

Need emergency water restoration services? Call SERVPRO® of Greater Waco 254-224-5999

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