Detergent packs are kinda wishy-washy (Dishwashers Explained)

Ever wonder how dishwashers work? Are you ever bummed by the performance of yours? Well, this video can answer your question and possibly provide you with a solution!
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[@TechnologyConnections]

There's an important thing that was missed in this video! The instructions from Cascade are telling you to use way too much detergent. I've made a follow-up video about detergent dosing and also addressed a lot of your concerns in it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gp2ZXph9edWco7c If packs were sold with, maybe, tear-off baby packs meant to be thrown in along with the main wash, I'd be elated. And, to be clear, it's not like I think packs, tabs, whatever don't work - I'm sure plenty of you have fine experiences with them. They just... well as I said they don't make sense to me. Not for a dishwasher, anyway!

[@BobMagana]

You on some sort of “Star Trek”?

[@aramilalpha1]

I love your videos and you always make me laugh. ...and I share your ire with these pods, we switched back to regular liquid soap after some experiments of our own.

[@EricHallahan]

Is there any way I can contact you in a more professional way? I did a project on WED for my final project this semester and found some information on the Capital Subway in my research. (I also referenced your haunted mansion video in my paper, so your work is greatly appreciated!)

[@KaceyGreen]

I was going to suggest mini packs either in a separate section of the container or as you suggested tear-offs

[@sarah1390]

I use the packs but I have never just tossed them in the main body of the dishwasher. I have always put them in the detergent area of the dishwasher. I have not been told otherwise and I never really stopped to look at the instructions and these packs work great unless they have sat too many years as I do have a habit of only buying them on sale.

[@ryanm7263]

We live in a world where a guy on KZbin talking for half an hour about dishwashers is more entertaining than everything on television.

[@cdmccul]

Yes!

[@CommodoreFan64]

With all the trash on TV these days, you ain't lying.

[@darksu6947]

It's a sad state of affairs!

[@theodiscusgaming3909]

We live in a society*

[@sondosoft4603]

That’s very clearly untrue, no disrespect to TC, but we’re living in a golden age of TV.

[@zirilon]

I told my wife this, she now says, "Okay, go tell that guy his stupid thing worked." You have fixed our issues. Thanks.

[@arposkraft3616]

lol

[@SVURulez]

Now maybe tell your wife (or you, if you're the culprit) to stop letting your dirty dishes sit around drying out and then you won't need an extra wash cycle to clean your dishes.

[@arposkraft3616]

@@SVURulez lol thats basicly admitting you are wrong , surely you dont do dishes every day with a dishwasher (now I do but I wash by hand)

[@DctorSkillz1]

The issue was the wife all along.

[@arposkraft3616]

@@DctorSkillz1 usually it is, but use tact while telling her

[@grannyflatgarage7599]

What I can't believe is the pod manufacturers haven't got onto this and developed pre wash pods which are 1/4 the size, another consumer product right there!

[@red2theelectricboogaloo961]

they know they just dont care

[@youdontknowme5969]

and they could even allow consumers to remain lazy by not even tearing them apart, some models just place the small side in the pre-wash side, other models without a prewash slot just leave it dangling out LOL still using cascade powder . . . i can find it at only one out of FIVE walmarts around here

[@silkyz68]

just instruct people to use two pods

[@skilledwarman]

@@red2theelectricboogaloo961 Think you missed his point entierly there bud. Hes saying they could make the smaller packs with almost no extra effort and sell both. A whole new product line with almost no effort to develope

[@red2theelectricboogaloo961]

@@skilledwarman i guess but idk

[@briteddy2237]

I don't know why but my two year old loves this video. He has watched it during breakfast the past three days straight. Thanks for the learning and the chance to drink my coffee.

[@keptleroymg6877]

Seck

[@jwilder204]

I can't believe I watched (and was entertained by) a 30+ minute video about dishwashers.

[@yannicmeyer421]

Welcome to Technology Connections!

[@ricardocruz4235]

That's why this man is the GOAT

[@mryork_]

It's what he does

[@bljja07]

@@yannicmeyer421 stfu

[@zukacs]

im on min 20 and just started thinking the same thing

[@raydunakin]

Congrats, you made a 30-minute video about dishwashers that was actually worth watching!

[@itsnouse-yourswillbeastill2562]

You mean *worth washing!

[@rjrnj1]

Right?

[@blackridge1491]

I couldn't finish it. I envy you if you have the time, patience and interest to sit through that.

[@Scott-sm9nm]

@@blackridge1491 Use the gear icon and change the speed to x1.2 to x2 -- I watched this one at x2

[@freddoflintstono9321]

@@blackridge1491 I did, and it was more than worth it.

[@melcoleman7372]

Because of your video, we checked our GE dishwasher - and yep - there's a depression in the dispenser lid for the pre-wash cycle. And - oh, yeah - filters. Hadn't touched the filters since the washer was installed 7-1/2 years ago. It was a special date night to clean-out the filters and their surroundings of "black, greasy goop. Fun times was had by all!

[@enlilw-l2]

First time I hear someone that never cleaned filters. I do this each month, and with chlorine ! Did you never have health problems because of this ? Must be a bacteria paradise 😅

[@melcoleman7372]

@@enlilw-l2 My Lynda just cleaned the filters after one month - and they were slimy! She said we'll be going to every two weeks. OBTW - she's a microbiologist - so you can imagine how grossed-out she was with the filter bacteria resort 😂

[@enlilw-l2]

@@melcoleman7372 Oh god she's a microbiologist ! I cannot imagine her reaction 😅 Good that you decided to clean them from now, it is important.

[@grilledflatbread4692]

check the filter for your laundry machine too.. and underneath the detergent dispenser. I found mold there.

[@melcoleman7372]

@@grilledflatbread4692 Thanks for comment ... Our Samsung front loader has a pre-pump filter in the lower right corner - with a decal on the access door that says "Please check me once a month"

[@eggman37]

Get yourself a man who can lift a dish washer onto a desk with no issues

[@GodKing804]

It's mostly an empty box m8

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

get yourself a man who can do that with a washing machine

[@eggman37]

@@GodKing804 you must be real fun at parties

[@GodKing804]

@@eggman37 its easy when the party is about dish washers

[@MakaveliThaDonKilluminati]

Dishwashers weigh like 30 pounds

[@theCodyReeder]

As someone that didn’t grow up with a dishwasher this was very informative.

[@quill444]

Can we get some _Potassium_ out of those Dishwashing Packets? Wait, wrong channel! - j q t -

[@lexluthermiester]

Right? I have one but never use it because it never worked to my satisfaction. But I just tried this method and it worked great!

[@chucknorisnunchucks]

I watched the potassium video then directly this video and find you. Love the content from both of ya

[@brandondickerson2687]

Hey it's Cody'sLab I think I'll watch some of his videos now, cheers.

[@timgooding2448]

But would you do it on Mars?

[@shaneholstien9341]

"The Jets are pointed in all sorts of Different Directions a Definitely Deliberate Design Decision, Distributing a Deluge of Detritus Decongestant Directly at Dirty Dishes." 13, I am impressed.

[@sjorsangevare]

5:58

[@lis6502]

i can bet that in ending bloopers there will be scene when Alex messes up this sentence :D

[@MrKing0fTown]

He almost always actualizes an amazing alliteration while articulating authentic, awesome advice.

[@Vodhin]

Alex has been taking lessons from Jay Foreman...

[@MattRose30000]

It also causes the arms to rotate, for more Complete Cleaning Coverage. This guy is a poet.

[@Maker507]

I always thought that I didn't quite grasp how a dishwasher gets the job done and this video proves it. I'll never scrape my plates again before loading and I'm going to start using the gel detergent instead of the packs. And since it's only about 1 gal of water/cycle I'm not going to obsess any longer about the tens of gallons of water that I thought was being wasted! This is one of your most practical and fascinating videos. Much appreciated.

[@DonovanBanks]

Random addition: I used to work in a Petrochemical lab and our Miele lab glassware washer was just a fancy dishwasher. It could clean crude oil off glass with one dishwasher tablet/ pack.

[@psirvent8]

How much time did it take and how hot was the water ?

[@joshyoung1440]

Did you just use off the shelf dishwasher packs?? Also woot woot for musicians who are into stuff like this, hello my fellow

[@checkanr138]

with our dishwasher a 35 minute rinse with one tab is sufficient 95% of the time...

[@dangoldbach6570]

Was it alconox? That detergent is amazing for lab glass

[@Crazt]

This man has turned disgruntled rants into an art form worthy of awards.

[@Raine247]

This dude is a moron. Why you people act like his cursory research is the word of God? Who knows

[@jacobshirley3457]

@@Raine247 If you have the time, what did he get wrong, what did he get right, and what did he leave out?

[@schwig44]

Yo, my grandma would have loved you explaining why her household theories were all correct

[@schwig44]

@Jonas Hack Popcorn button being BS on most microwaves for starters. He made a video appreciating her coffee machine for the same shit she loved it for, etc

[@Mysteroo]

tl;dr from both this and the followup: - Don't worry about rinsing dishes before putting it into the dishwasher - Heat sink water before turning on Dish Washer - Use the 'Normal Setting' on your dishwasher to make sure the pre-wash happens - Use powder Detergent (DON'T use dish soap, pods, or gels) - Place in both the main wash, and pre-wash cups - Don't use TOO much - the amount you need correlates with how hard your water is. If you have a powdery residue or film on dishes, you may be using too much. Try filling it halfway - Don't sweat whether or not it has phosphates - Get rinse-aid, it can not be included in detergent - Consider getting a dishwasher cleaning product, like Glisten Dishwasher cleaner

[@nico_qwer1732]

Wdym? He said powder or gels were good, the only things he advised against were pods and dish soap, the kind you use to hand clean dishes which bubbles a lot. He never said anything about dishwasher soap as a gel.

[@Mysteroo]

@@nico_qwer1732 hey may have said something about it in the follow up. Been a long time so I can’t remember, lol

[@realcartoongirl]

​@@Mysteroobut when you made that comment it wasnt a long time

[@Mysteroo]

@@realcartoongirl right but it’s been a long time since I wrote it. I don’t remember where he specified that

[@jackwilliams5474]

Meh pods work fine@@Mysteroo

[@SilentCloudedSoul]

I just moved into a rental with a dishwasher for the first time last month and I absolutely didn't know anything about how to use one. I always had a lot of doubts about those little colorful packs. So I stumbled on your video trying to figure it out! And boy am I glad I did, I tried it for the first time last night and it worked like a dream. Washing dishes remains one of my least favorite things to do, and now I only have to do it for a few things that aren't dishwasher safe!! We have moderately hard water here, and even then filling up the cups only halfway worked perfectly. Thank you so much for this and your follow up video!

[@khananiel-joshuashimunov4561]

"Honey, please do the dishes." "No! Science demands they age for two more days!"

[@happyflygon8096]

I legitimately read the second line in his voice, and it was glorious. XD

[@obnoxiouspriest]

This never works.... I've tried many times. I need to date scientists......

[@Brandyalla]

Is Alec married?

[@traybern]

“And that then…YOU do them!!”

[@RiderOmega]

Pulling a whole dishwasher onto the table is a far bigger power move than I ever go into a youtube video expecting. Good job.

[@JohnKelly2]

He's got BDE: Big Dishwasher Energy

[@Murrlin27]

He has one right there!

[@sainatojc]

To be fair those style of dishwashers are surprisingly light for their size. He had to incorporate his cool backdrop somehow. x)

[@altrag]

And then a small blurb a minute later ranting about it cutting his shot :D.

[@DrewLSsix]

Its at most 70 ish pounds. Probably less.

[@j.michaelpriester8973]

A) My wife totally needs to see this: scrubs the dishes before they go in the dw, tosses a pack directly into the tub, and wonders why the dishes still aren't clean. B) *Part* of the "dishes must be scrubbed clear before entering the dishwasher" may come from the commercial kitchen side. Those washers are *basically* not designed to do any scrubbing (that's what the sprayguy (me for 5 years!) is for). The washer is only designed to break down any remaining films and sanitize the dishes in very quick order.

[@NoiseMakerX]

No need to scrub, just remove large pieces.

[@GuyIncognito486]

Your pettiness regarding such tiny consumer gripes is REFRESHING. I love this channel. I am a tinkerer and love thinking about this stuff. The difference is that YOU make full videos about such ideas!

[@coniferous3132]

Some dishwasher engineer somewhere is weeping on the floor going "thank you, thank you"

[@SoulDelSol]

To be fair they could've spoken up a long time ago to help end users of product. The fact the dishwasher industry has kept quiet on this leads me to believe they're in cahoots with the pod people- and don't care about how clean our dishes are

[@dav8388]

@@SoulDelSol or they expect people to read the manual which most people don't

[@Procrastinator1948]

@@SoulDelSol I can't beging to tell you how many dishwashers I acquired where the only reason they were replaced was because they "wouldn't clean the dishes", with the actual problem being "user error".

[@jayhom5385]

@@SoulDelSol Damned Pod People. They are out there with the Ancient Aliens lurking in the background with the job of making us eat off of dirty dishes to kill us off.

[@mattberg6816]

Have you ever met an engineer?

[@iLumberjack]

Love this dude. He simultaneously seems like he's in his 20's and 70's. He does techno incredulity better than almost everyone.

[@milnespetchristo1882]

Spot on! He also makes me laugh. He seems to see both sides of any case. Rather than just starting opinion as fact. Very fair.

[@newbreedtv3833]

Best show ever! I'm cancelling my Netflix account, adding some detergent to my rinse cycle, switching to powder. Also loved you as badger in Breaking Bad! Thanks dude!

[@mollylabine4788]

We’ve been putting two dishwasher tabs (one in the compartment, and one in the cutlery rack) this whole time, not realizing why it worked so much better this way. Thanks for saving us future money!

[@jackforzani]

Me too I tried it once and saw the difference 😂😂 I understand now

[@mollylabine4788]

@@SimonWoodburyForget I mean it’s about the same as filling both compartments on a dishwasher that has them for a pre rinse cycle like he talks about.

[@Inbal_Feuchtwanger]

Ive never understood why the tabs are so popular in the first place. Always just bought powder. Its dirt cheap, always worked fine, and its not exactly difficult to just pour powder into the dispenser. Never knew about also pouring the powder in the prewash till just now watching this video though, so thats pretty neat.

[@jackwilliams5474]

That is doubling your cost then

[@janetplanet09]

@@Inbal_FeuchtwangerWhen I bought a new dishwasher in 2020 (Kitchen Aid) the salesman recommended that I use powdered detergent and only 1TBSP because of the water qualities in Chicago. I currently use the gel (ALDI has a cheap house brand) and it works great. I’m now going to start adding a squirt to the tub for the pre wash.

[@Yurindeep]

I never knew how much I needed a half hour documentary about dishwasher detergent.

[@nk4j272]

I never noticed this is half an hour long.

[@waynechesser2000]

"...sitting undisturbed for three days." - Someone knows how most households work.

[@th3ch33t]

Three days might be a little short sometimes.

[@AG-nr3me]

It would take us at least this long to build up a full load. I just prefer handwashing because I can do it quicker. Our apartment hot water takes forever to warm up and it would waste a ton to run it. We have to use an electric kettle to make wash water hot enough.

[@mekabare]

@@cmmartti "only" its quite a lot by average western standart I think

[@MrDmmagic]

This was a really fantastic video. I’m a stay-at-home-dad and did similar research on washing machines so I could figure out if I was using too much laundry detergent. (Spoiler alert: everyone does.) I’ve bee get ting frustrated with all the standing water, smells, and unclean dishes. I finally decided to do something about it and found your video. I also really appreciated the thoroughness and nuance. Now off to watch part 2!

[@joshyoung1440]

I definitely use WAY too much detergent but I live at an apartment with shitty machines so it's the only way to guarantee a good smell. Are there bad effects from over-soaping?

[@odiousghoul]

​​@@joshyoung1440ehhhh its so-so, if you're not leaving any residue on your clothes you should be fine really, if youre using too much it can change the texture of your clothes. the issue comes with how it can damage the machines but you cant control how others use the machines anyways ( people use fabric softener in my building which is awful for your clothes & the machine ) theres also the factor of if your building even washes the washer machines, where i live i havent seen ours cleaned once in the 2 years ive lived here when they should be cleaned roughly every 30 cycles or so. you really shouldnt need more than a few tablespoons full per normal load though, if i remember right? id have to google that part again and im too lazy rn sorry lol

[@fizatumer2377]

Hi, what did you learn about standing water even after the cycle ends?

[@jackwilliams5474]

bee get ting?

[@miaya3898]

​@@joshyoung1440yes. Colored clothes 👕 fade easily.

[@omega_man]

Great video - thanks also for not having any annoying background music or flashy graphics - makes it so much better to watch.

[@Hippolytica]

Listening to a 30 minute KZbin rant on dishwashers honestly gives me life. This is the KZbin drama I’m here for.

[@kelzbelz313]

He’s spilling the tea then properly cleaning the mug

[@NobodyCaresALot]

Learning how to use a dishwasher gave you life. Ok.

[@Hippolytica]

@@NobodyCaresALot do you need a hug? Or do you deliberately twist words for funsies?

[@NobodyCaresALot]

@@Hippolytica yes please. It would give me life.

[@zh9664]

weird name

[@WillProwse]

I have never had such a strong urge to buy powder dishwasher detergent

[@webx135]

I did right after watching this.

[@eminemilly]

I have a powdered pod i can cut in half

[@portaaids]

@Biden DidntWin I didn't know about running the hot water before starting the dishwasher until recently. Sometimes I forget anyways. My dishwasher cleans everything perfectly either way. Been using powdered detergent my whole life. Also, according to my dishwasher manual, you don't need as much detergent if you live in an area with soft water. I live in an area with very soft water, so I started filling the pre-wash/main-wash cups 1/3rd full or less. Still cleans dishes perfectly.

[@dwftube]

Me too - and I don't even have a dishwasher.

[@Sk8rdad420]

2 of my favorite KZbinrs watched and commented to this video.😀 You and Codyslab.

[@TheNewRobotMaster]

I've lived in Japan for 10 years now and I haven't seen a dishwasher that entire time. I only watched this video because I wanted to be reminded about what dishwashers were like

[@OscarUnrated]

now I understand why japanese american parents hate dishwashers lmao

[@ambercolie1200]

I lived in Japan for over 5 years, and while they were pretty rare, my flat did come with a dishwasher. However, it was a tiny countertop machine, and I only ever used it a couple of times. Probably because without an oven, I used far fewer dishes.

[@TheNewRobotMaster]

@@ambercolie1200 It is true that there are small tabletop dishwashers, but places where they are sold and people who have actually bought them are few and far inbetween. Perhaps the people who owned your flat believed you would feel more accustomed to the place if it had a dishwasher and got one for you.

[@ambercolie1200]

@@TheNewRobotMaster It probably wasn't for me specifically, but that housing agency rented to a lot of U.S. military personnel. A couple of the flats I looked at even had ovens.

[@inchristalone25]

Changed my life! I was doing WAYYYYYYYYYYYY too much work for most of my life thinking I just never owned a good enough dishwasher to clean my dishes. Now with this information we throw in whatever stuck on nastiness and it comes out clean! MIND BLOWN. Powder in prewash and main wash, don't even have to use a rinse aid.

[@andrewwebb3431]

All other KZbinrs right now: "Happy Christmas! Christmas special, review of the year video!" Technology Connections: "Here's a 30 minute video about dishwashers" Never change, my friend. Never change.

[@EgonFreeman]

I'll take a 30-minute dishwasher exploration video over *that crap* any day. Season's greetings videos are a dime a dozen right now, it's as if the season is on sale or something.

[@tparadox88]

I'm sure another entry in the saga of the fairy lights is coming.

[@thenasadude6878]

Because of the Christmas lunch/dinner/relatives invasion, you must fully master your dishwasher

[@lajya01]

@@EgonFreeman Maybe I'm already an old grinch but I just can't hear anymore of those same Hallmark branded cookie-cutter whishes years after years.

[@matthewharris-levesque5809]

Gotta admit, it's timely. Or would be if it wasn't 2020 and family gatherings were on the naughty list.

[@CheesySpeakeasy]

"Luckily, I have one! Riiiiiiight hheeere." *Casually plonks down full size dishwasher on table* This is exactly why I love this channel.

[@bahamutbbob]

I usually don't laugh at his videos, but I started cracking up right there.

[@billyleask]

Turn on captions for more hilarity

[@billionai4871]

@@billyleask his captions are the BEST

[@Vendavalez]

I was certain he couldn’t possibly do it. Then he said “luckily” and I had to stand corrected while laughing historically.

[@billyleask]

@@billionai4871 I am disappointed that nobody told me this and I had to find out for myself

[@Nichomachus]

My Miele dishwasher has a salt compartment but no designated pre wash space. I checked the manual and it says that you can put detergent on the door if the dishes are very dirty. It also says that the difference of powders / gels vs pods is that you can tune the amount of detergent. So yes, Miele is with you on this one. Great video by the way!

[@Chris-jq9fm]

Better late than never. I watched your above video yesterday (5th December 2023) and was totally fascinated with you research and findings. I did not know that there were such great differences between US and European Dishwashers. I find the idea of a compartment for pre-wash powder and also a sterilise cycle are things we could use here, but drawing hot water from the tap and not having built in water softener, well you can keep those ideas on your side of the pond. Today I used out and and after a search, I bought a 1,5kilo bag of Dishwasher Powder for €2,85 giving me 100 washes. I normally pay around €8.00 for 50 Tabs. So far so good. I will now test with 15gr Powder per load and a tablespoon of Powder for the pre-wash. wish me luck I have a Bosch machine WITH salt softener and no separate compartment for cleaner Thanks for the excellent presentation

[@michaellopes1653]

Thank you for settling an argument with my wife about pre-rinsing the dishes! Now I can sleep on the couch in peace.

[@joegooch311]

You're dishwasher is mean for making you sleep on the couch. How long have you been married to her. ?

[@cindy5562]

continue to scrape the food off the dishes. The dishwasher companies plan failures into the washers so they can sell more dishwashers.

[@glorfburfington9676]

Word.

[@deathwrenchcustom]

😆🍻👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@CreeperOnYourHouse]

Which side were you on? Team "Don't pre-rinse, and just use the extra scoop"?

[@RobertLanghorn]

Appliance Repair Technician here. 7:36 The "second hidden sensor" for water level you pointed to is actually the High-Limit Thermostat which opens at 200°F in the case that the heating element runs away.

[@arienh4]

I'm well aware that "thermal runaway" is a technical term but I'm choosing to forget that for this particular sentence because that makes it far better.

[@RobertLanghorn]

@@arienh4 I should probably have said in the case that the heating element is permanently energized by the relay located on the Electronic Control Board. I was making an analogy which is similar to that of a runaway train as a type of slang. I really appreciate his efforts to remain accurate and informative. A major part of my job is to educate customers regarding misuse.

[@splitscim]

A: Is your heating element running away? B: Yes! A: Well you better go catch it with your High-Limit Thermostat! I'll walk myself out...

[@CheezeWuz]

Had this happen to the one at my job as a dish washer.... failed completely and dishes came out CRAZY HOT.

[@stephensparks9350]

@@splitscim 🎼 bah-duh baahhh🎼 😂

[@ruenjou]

I can’t believe I finished watching a guy talking about dishwasher for 30 minutes…a very well done video. Thanks

[@appliancetraining5600]

I have been servicing appliances and teaching how to fix them for 35 years or more lol. I still learned a few things, very enjoyable. I had my class watch this video and the second one on too much detergent. I have my own channel on youtube on how to service appliances tmm appliance repair. One note the Frigidaire dishwasher if you opened the bottom where the macerator blade is there is a plastic ball which is used every time the dishwasher stops it moves and blocks either the upper or lower arm for cleaning and that's how it shifts water from upper to lower and visa a versa. Thanks.

[@went22]

As a 30-year-old man, thank you for teaching me how to use a dishwasher properly.

[@newburypi]

@J Hemphill Ditto, at 66.

[@generalsteam1120]

I'm 24. This was great

[@maxxsteele9396]

I am a fignewton; comprised of fruit and cake. I wash my dishes by hand.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@Benjamin Sims Yeah, I noticed he loaded his sideways, usually, I've loaded a dishwasher with plates facing forward. It'll probably differ by model though.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

I wish I had a dishwasher to use. My mom does and I'll take a look at hers and see if she too needs to swap detergents because she does like using the pods as well. But she also lives in an apartment so that dishwasher has had many other owners and the thing might need an internal clean in general. She sometimes uses it, sometimes washes by hand.

[@joshcowart2446]

As a plumber who’s installed many a dishwasher and had many apprentices help, that sound as he scooted it across the table almost made me scream

[@joshcowart2446]

@Tom Says I don’t actually care either and I don’t think it matters in the context of what he was doing. I was making a point about how I’ve had that happen in a customers home with hard wood and that’s what it made me think of.

[@dmo848]

I agree. Customers don't either

[@readmyusernamecauseitssoreally]

@@joshcowart2446 I think he did eventually put on floor sliders at the feet

[@nicolamarkus3177]

This video helped me realize something: My house’s dishwasher soap dispenser is at the bottom of the door blocked by the dish rack. It doesn’t open far enough to let a soap pod fall out! The pod doesn’t dissolve all the way so the rinse cycle leaves soap film over everything. Maybe it’s older than I think and was designed before the popularity of pods, intended instead for regular detergent granules 🤔

[@Dave4000]

Try regular powder (or liquid _dishwasher_ detergent) in there, along with the separate prewash dose. Good luck.

[@jackwilliams5474]

Never seen a DW like this honestly where it doesn't open all the way

[@DGinNC]

You seriously might have just changed my life when it comes to dishwashers... When I was growing up my mom's famous saying was " It's not a garbage disposal, You have to rinse the dishes before you put them in"... Based off what you've explained and I've seen, that's exactly what they are, A big fat garbage disposal that cleans your dishes. I am shook. I must spend 30 minutes scrubbing and rinsing all the dishes before I stick them into the dishwasher I've been wasting my time energy, and water and now I get to do exactly what you get to do, stick them in dirty, I can't wait to see how it works!!!!

[@neshirst-ashuach1881]

So? How did it go?

[@neeanu]

Yea, I'd love to know too@@neshirst-ashuach1881

[@nintondov1955]

I was laughing so hard when he said I have one right here and pulled out a full ass dish washer

[@slimjimhero]

He just Hulk's it up onto the table with little effort too lmao.

[@allemander]

@@slimjimhero Plastic box = not very heavy.

[@kargaroc386]

Full ass-dish washer

[@DanDeebster]

@@kargaroc386 How many webcomics can claim to have permanently rewired how thousands of people (at least) parse English?

[@InimicalWit]

Omg, same. Thanks for making the comment for me.

[@jessepanosh]

The only youtube channel that can make talking about dishwashers for 30 minutes interesting

[@jamiibear]

Sometimes I watch videos that review every spongebob episode, sometimes I watch videos about criminal psychology, but this guy makes awesome long-form videos that are incredibly informative and I now find myself booting myself into any conversation to talk about how everybody using pods is a buffoon. By the way, I am fun at parties.

[@88porpoise]

Years later I am still working through a massive Costco package of detergent packs. But I definitely found my dishwasher works better when I break a bit of it up on the inside of the door and put the rest in the detergent compartment.

[@tdcattech]

I just want to comment to show my respect for the fact that you cut a hole in a dishwasher and re-sealed it for the purposes of educating your viewers. Bloody good work!

[@tomatopotato4229]

He also apparently installed a watertight light source in it

[@dougbrowning82]

They actually make transparent dishwashers for demonstration purposes at retail stores.

[@Ranger_Kevin]

Okay, you actaully made me look at my Dishwashers Owner's manual. This is a BOSCH and I am located in Germany, for reference. The dishwasher does not have a pre-wash compartment. In the instructions it says (roughly translated) "Attention: due to the different activation time of detergent tablets you might have inferior cleaning power with short-running programs. We recommend powder detergent". Furthermore: "If you use powder detergent, we recommend pouring in a little extra directly into the tub for intensive cleaning, in addition to the detergent dispenser".

[@TechnologyConnections]

WHY DO THEY NOT HAVE A PRE-WASH AREA, THEN? Ugh, that is needlessly confusing. Thank you for sharing this tid-bit!

[@TheStef1309]

I suspect the bit about short-running programs has something to do with the water temperature again since hot water should dissolve the detergent tablets faster. I'm German too but have yet to ever buy or install a dishwasher so I don't know if ours are usually hooked up to hot water too.

[@DeKempster]

And this would also be valid for Siemens dishwashers as they are basically the same accept the logo.

[@maxmustermann595]

@@TheStef1309 You can do it both ways though I'd recommend cold water. It's just easier and more consistent

[@chrisk4084]

@@TechnologyConnections It's just uncommon at least in German dishwashers. It is not really necessary, at least with the programmes used by the dishwashers here. On the other hand, using dishwasher salt for descaling the water is absolutely normal and seems quite uncommon in the US. It's just interesting to see the different "traditions" that have evolved in dishwasher operations. You would expect that how to wash dishes would be quite the same all over the world. So for the Bosh-Models having only one compartment seems to be more a thing of that tradition and not so much from giving into pods.

[@K1RTB]

My family has been pre-rinsing dishes forever. Thanks to your video we now a little bit of detergent to the pre-wash and everything is coming out (even burned in pesto). No more pre-rinsing! Thank you 🙏

[@rupertpsmith]

This was a very persuasive argument for using the prewash function. Something also worth checking is if the seal on your dishwasher's detergent dispenser is functional. I would rather not use packs, but I've gravitated towards them recently because my dishwasher is an ultra-cheap model (landlord provided) that immediately oozes out any gel you put in. I figure the packs are a little more likely to not get swept away in the pre-wash, and they're at least not running down the door as soon as I close it. You can check this with a gel by filling it up, closing the doors, and then not running the dishwasher immediately. Check back in a few minutes to see if you have a mass goo escape on your hands. If so, there's no way that gel is making it all the way to the main wash

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

Good idea!

[@dragonscales2758]

You’re a good host, I just watched a 32 minute video on dishwashers without getting bored.

[@philipscoggins]

Yeah I skipped along

[@chadacox]

Same! I never watch videos this long but he had me the entire time.

[@bootercup001]

Ditto 😂 I was actually laughing out loud for several parts!!

[@killzone866]

@@philipscoggins how dare you

[@TeeJay903]

Yooooo, that's similar to what I just posted and I didn't even see your comment beforehand. I was super impressed.

[@scabbynack]

"I want you to experience the full potential of your dishwasher." I believe you.

[@ingolfurarnar697]

Ok I spent half an hour of a saturday night watching a video about dishwashers instead of goin' on a bender and party my ass of like I used to. Does that mean I'm old now? 😬

[@MakaveliThaDonKilluminati]

No just means you have no life

[@jasdevsingh3945]

You're living the dream of our past ancestors, who thought they would be geniuses watching short random videos for free and learning stuff.

[@Tomguy222]

If you ever run out of video ideas, I would legit listen to you tell me how all household appliances work. I bought a dishwasher after watching this.....several times......because it was so fascinating. Currently trying to fix my washing machine and wish I knew the mechanics as good as I know my dishwasher thanks to this video!

[@framedragged]

"...I have one right here." This is low-key one of the best comedy channels on youtube, not just some of the most entertaining educational content.

[@KiithnarasAshaa]

If you like this style of humor, try out Matt Parker or Paul Harrell

[@ABaumstumpf]

I did not see that one coming but it was good.

[@TheGuyThatEveryoneIgnores]

I thought he was going to scratch the top of his table by sliding that thing.

[@vschneider3389]

See also: This Old Tony

[@Shadowcat]

I just wanted to boost engagement by telling you that you're the only person who can make talking about dishwashers for 30 minutes interesting

[@Kafj302]

Yes it is surprising entertaining, even if the points were a bit circular.

[@rjwaters3]

I agree, hes pleasant to listen to, and i actively watch him as opposed to most others (those easter eggs keep me coming back!)

[@ropersonline]

Haha, the "Please do comment about [differences], it boosts engagement" remark @1:37 is such an outright cynical back-handed compliment, I could have sworn Alec was from the other side of the pond. Not so different now, aren't we?! And look at me, I too am boosting engagement!

[@Mach141]

@@ropersonline comments boost youTube ratings. Thats why many youTubers encourage them, although they wont tell you thats why

[@ropersonline]

@@Mach141 Thanks for telling me. It boosts engagement.

[@CH-sd5bs]

Thank you so much for your informative videos! My dishwasher has been running terribly for years and now I know why! I followed this videos advice and now my dishes are beautiful!

[@joshuaelek]

0:56 can we talk about how he just lifts the dishwasher onto the desk like it’s made of styrofoam?

[@Glokens]

They are really light though

[@veloway]

ORRRRRR, maybe, A. is a super hero, you do you, but I am going with super hero

[@evengard0]

I loved how cute he said "hiiii!" aftewards... =)

[@j.michaelpriester8973]

Definitely superhero.

[@racdude01]

Well this one is mostly plastic so it isn’t too surprising

[@wojciechmuras553]

OK, hear me out - a detergent tank. You just fill that thing once a month from a large bottle, and the dishwasher adds as much as it finds necessary, at any stage it wants.

[@r6u356une56ney]

Damn that's an awesome idea!

[@robertabugelis3962]

How many pods can I fit in the tank? /s

[@adambier2415]

Your comment makes me angry...that it does not already exist. Lol

[@Outofthedust]

This exists in the restaurant industry... Would love to see it implemented in a residential washer. They also make clothes washing machines with the same "autofill" for soap

[@fedaykin422]

Miele washers have implemented this in their new 'AutoDos' system in the latest lines

[@waffleisyummy]

Alright I wasn’t scared of Technology Connections until he lifted a whole dish washer without struggle. I now fear this man

[@TheGauges420]

I guess you've never in your life attempted lifting one? Because they certainly aren't heavy. Why would they be? There aren't any heavy materials going into its construction.

[@brefasdra]

@@TheGauges420 maybe in USA, in Aus most are metal body and bloody heavy also don't have blankets are are relatively noisy (esp my shitty delonghi). I can't say I've ever used prewash, most of the time it all comes out clean anyway, but I may just try it next time

[@allegannews9256]

It is plastic tub model so light compared to metal tub models.

[@ataphelicopter5734]

Sire that is a dishwasher Also yes, they are also extremely heavy in the EU and UK

[@waffleisyummy]

@@TheGauges420 I mean I was just trying to make a joke, but you’re not wrong I don’t routinely lift washing machines nor have I ever as I’m not in the business of renovation.

[@peterlustig7600]

Now I finally know why my grandma always sprinkles some detergent over the door before closing it. Neat.

[@aliasukvideo]

Here, here! FINALLY,someone making sense! 😀 This video epitomises the vast majority of my conversations with peoole on dish washers. P.S. It feels like I'm having a throwback session watching all of your old videos. Not long ago, about middle of summer, the algorithm started throwing your videos over my KZbin feed. They are amazingly insightful! Craftfully detailed and in-depth 👍🏼. I always loved this kind of dive-ins into technology. As a Gen-Xer, however, I found such information to gradually disappear. So you can imagine my ellation when KZbin introduced your channel to me. Keep the videos coming 🙂👍🏼.

[@23wjam]

“Honey, have you seen where the dishwasher is?” “Er, I think it might be on the table in my studio”

[@mdickinson]

"I'm using to, er... boost engagement!"

[@cconnors]

The closed captioning is great. [Struggling intensifies]

[@mhamma6560]

I was going to say "she went to the store to get stuff for dinner"

[@jamarsac]

With the magic of buying two....

[@sofiadragon6520]

"Honey, you can't just leave dirty plates all over." "What?" "There were eight plates just sitting in your studio for god knows how long, it was disgusting!" "No, my experiment!"

[@RedXiongmao]

Alec: Spends hours disassembling machines for the purpose of illustration. (Edit: and also runs dish soap through his dishwasher) Also Alec: Pays for multiple stock videos of people hand washing dishes so he doesn't have to film it himself.

[@thegoodgeneral]

Best comment.

[@girder123]

One is fun, the other a lot less so

[@Jackpkmn]

His kitchen might not be suitable for making a video of handwashing dishes as well (like sink in the corner or not enough open counter space to get a good angle on it.)

[@tim3172]

Stock videos are generally sold as a package for a few dollars a month. He didn't 'pay for multiple stock videos' in the same way you didn't pay more to listen to Spotify for 5 hours instead of 10.

[@RedXiongmao]

@@girder123 Washing dishes sucks, I'd do the same.

[@MissMala]

Oh my gosh this was so good!! You answered so many of my questions that I had without me even asking them! Thank you for all the testing you did to show us. 👍🙂

[@yahkimicki236]

When you revealed the pre wash basin I almost started crying. Holy shit. Incredible video.

[@sophiacook9790]

I have hated my dishwasher for so long... and now I'm going to have to rethink my life and I need to go apologize to my dishwasher and start treating it with respect.

[@Ihtiandr13]

You better do that , sweet girl. Because one day you come home, and he may be gone....with all the dishes😂

[@JAMESWUERTELE]

I try to be nice to my wife also! She doesn’t like the taste of rinse aid though.

[@Perktube1]

Just make sure your dishwasher doesn't have access to Twitter. Otherwise you'll never hear the end of it.

[@imonlyamanandiwilldiesomed4406]

The Omnissiah approves of this message.

[@loturzelrestaurant]

Hi. I ask around to see if someone would be interested in a lil Project of mine. Some people try to be the 180 Degree Opposite of Cancel-Culture and try to help KZbin become less... well, lets say 'Messy' to use nice words only... ... Interested to hear a bit more?

[@Sidicas]

1:01 The unmistakable sound of a beautiful table getting all scratched up.

[@butterlerpunch]

The agony

[@goreobsessed2308]

Those kinds of scratches are badges of honor reminders of things the table has held for you

[@deViant14]

I was just thinking man he really needs a Gamers Nexus mat for that thing

[@Zack-bl2gg]

That’s EXACTLY what I thought

[@goreobsessed2308]

@Tom Says heretic only a non believer would place things upon the holy table

[@mikeleclair7572]

After watching this video on the recommendation of the KZbin algorithm I implemented the suggestions and did indeed notice a significant improvement in our junky dishwasher in our rental. Thanks for the tips! We made the switch to powder.

[@TheWarthog2102]

I don't know why or how, but I ended up watching a video about a guy talking about dishwashers and their detergent, for an instance: I dont own a dishwasher and never used one once in my life. yet I feel that I now know everything there is to know about them and its detergent, yet I strangely enjoyed every bit of it. Conclusion, I don't know how you did it buddy but you sure kept my interest throughout all the video I'll give you that, for a subject that I have no interest in nor i had ever, you made me completly involved into it. AMAZING SPEECH, all to add, I just saw the description and comes this is merly a PART 2!, I have to watch part 1 ASAP I NEED IT.

[@MichaelPhillipsatGreyOwlStudio]

"I have a dishwasher right here!" Hefts dishwasher onto the table. Me: he's stronger than he looks.

[@Sonic6293]

Dishwashers are lighter than you think. Not to diminish Alec or anything, but when it comes to household appliances, dishwashers are about the lightest.

[@ChromeBirb]

I can't wait for the plane episode where he lifts a whole jet engine and drops it on the table

[@MuttFitness]

@@ChromeBirb OMG, yes

[@kd0axs]

They are pretty light. Other than the front of the door, they're mostly plastic. If you have a stainless steel tub they're a little bit heavier.

[@imaginekarma8582]

Portable ones not so much. They have a heavy counterweight on the back to balance it when the door is open and the rack full of heavy dishes are sitting on it.

[@Mr_Chick]

"huh, never seen that pre-wash cup" *goes to look at his dishwasher* "OH!?"

[@TravHendricks]

Literally just did the same. I was blind and now I see.

[@bobson_dugnutt]

NANI!?

[@williammullinax6130]

Same here. Looked and yep, that pre wash cup is there.

[@knghtbrd]

I don't have one, but … Bosch.

[@CarlosIvanFocus]

Me too as well, I've been enlightened. And I think I know why sometimes the dishes come out still dirty. Especially after left in there after a few days waiting for more dishes to fill it up.

[@michaelteets4351]

I have been doing appliance repair work for nearly 23 years and this has to be one of the Best videos explaining how a dishwasher works. Though you missed several key points I would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn about dishwasher, and as I am going to be do tutorials on appliances soon I will be mentioning you as a goto site.

[@Barb6106]

Your channel is fascinating!! I have learned so much about such random things! I switched to Walmart powdered detergent and my dishes are so much cleaner!! I was frustrated with the packs cleaning… and I blamed my water. No! You saved the day! (And lots of $$) thank you thank you!! PS ..I have a VERY basic dishwasher.. nothing fancy. But now it is fantastic!

[@OntarioTrafficMan]

Me starting the video: "I suspect that in 32 minutes I will have a strong opinion on a topic I've never previously given any thought to" EDIT: How could they forget the prewash!!! Outrageous!

[@deejayjoubert]

Gosh I agree wholeheartedly

[@OtakuUnitedStudio]

Markiplier: "I am a man who owns 5 ovens." Alec: "That's cute. I own at least 2 of EVERY appliance."

[@Eidolon2003]

Through the magic of buying two of them, I have an already taken apart one right here!

[@MrFastFox666]

@@Eidolon2003 I was half expecting him to pull that one off

[@thenasadude6878]

What does Markiplier need all those ovens for? (juat curious, it's been a while since I watched one of his videos)

[@95rav]

two wives as well? they make the best kitchen appliances.

[@BY-bj6ic]

@@95rav no, they do not. one is difficult enough

[@BistrosHouse]

I’ve always found that if I put a pod in the actual dispenser it almost never dissolves completely, which is why I started just throwing them in the tub, but I can see now why that doesn’t make much sense. However, I’ve also heard some plumbers say to just throw them in the tub too… we just got 2 massive packs of pods but I think I’ll be switching to powder once they’re gone!

[@kolchan11]

@@AssNutz I heard about those MASSIVE packs he has. Probably he meant his grandsons will use powder

[@flvtk]

I'm so glad I've been buying detergent boxes- I considered microplastics [& now this] with the pods. Love when they choose to create solutions for problems they create :)

[@werkatfischer3183]

I don't think the pods use regular plastic. They use something that's intentionally made to be biodegradeable so that they can dissolve and release the detergent.

[@carlhoffman9408]

A quick search would tell you that YES dishwasher pods are made of plastic just like tide pods. You think Unilever or proctor & gamble care about your health or the environment? At the organizational level, they care about one thing: quarterly profits. Would have taken 5 seconds to look it up instead of speculating.

[@MrDamodee]

I clicked on this video and thought "Why half an hour long?" and thought I'll skip when I get bored. Well, I have now watched 18 of these videos and I can honestly say, for reasons unknown, I have watched without skipping and enjoyed everyone. Hats off and I think a patreon contribution is well deserved. Love the guys personality and he is so engaging to listen to!

[@kockgunner]

I play these types of informational videos at 2x. You can learn twice the info in the same time!

[@jdmderick]

@@kockgunner 😂😂👍🏼👍🏼

[@dougprentice1363]

It was way too long and repetitive. But I'm glad I watched.

[@MrCiris989]

The SOB baited me too 😆

[@antiphon000]

I never realized how much I wanted to see the inside of a dishwasher in action until this video.

[@MiniMackeroni]

I want a transparent dishwasher door now.

[@rochelle1117]

A long, long time ago the appliance department at Sears had transparent models on display. I believe they had one dishwasher and one washing machine. They would just run all day and it was mesmerizing.

[@nicholasroberts7838]

Turn lights brought me here, and this video has hooked me. Love this style of content, thank you for making it!

[@Colonelloki]

This (or the other dishwasher one) was how I was introduced to your channel. I didn’t watch either all the way through, but you cured my issues with dishwashers, since I didn’t have one until college and thought they just sucked. I generally used prewash but never made sure it had hot water, so I always prescrubbed with hot water and they came out clean! Never mind that by prescrubbing did exactly what you recommend. Anyway, I’m now binging your videos in reverse order, huzzah!

[@michaels840]

Best catch phrase ever - "Luckily, I have one right here."

[@Kafj302]

Almost like a super villain that has an AI named ARIA.

[@cshairydude]

Just one step away from the Blue Peter catchphrase "Here's one I prepared earlier".

[@expfcwintergreenv2.02]

“Struggling intensifies” @1:03

[@nuvaboy]

Don't forget the 2nd best "And thanks to the power of buying two..."

[@mrw417]

Especially when said just before chucking a dishwasher onto the desk, powerlifter style!

[@UselessDuckCompany]

I tried the tips in this video, running the tap hot first, and added pre-wash soap, and damn this really helped. My dishes and the dishwasher tub itself are spotless after the wash. Good stuff.

[@austinbergen2409]

As spotless as using the UDC Butt Cleaning Robot™ though?

[@RovingPunster]

Another tip: if your dish washer smells like wet dog, clean the filter, then spritz little bleach in the tub and run a rinse & hold cycle with high heat and without any dishes.

[@mikallund334]

Another tips. Pre rinse your dishes by hand, cus shit on dishes that stays overnight dries, and will never be perfectley clean by a dishwasher.

[@MrScreemi]

@@mikallund334 and that is exactly what the vid says is not necessary if u use the heavy duty cycle, pre wash detergent and turn your hot water on till it's warm.

[@GreenPenguin82]

Same. My dishwasher actually works the way it's supposed to now. So thanks!

[@rinleez]

This video made me pull up my Zanussi dishwasher's manual guide. First step literally says to turn the tap on before starting the programme. Doesn't have a prewash basin, but it has a salt container and a rinse aid container and apparently both indicators have been on the whole time, telling me to refill them. This was quite the educational experience. Also, I'm in Europe.

[@chandrasunny]

Oh my gosh, you answered so many questions that I've had for years and no one could answer for me!

[@RR-ky6eu]

Bro put a whole dishwasher on the table...”HI”. Lmfao I was dying

[@dawserdoos]

Lmaooo

[@alexkeller4476]

@justin martone mr. and ms.nym

[@jillwoa]

THE FOOT is so close to the edge of the table im afraid its just going to fall off

[@christopheralthouse6378]

I saw that and was just like "strongest...nerd...EVER!" 😳😳😳😳😅😅😅😅

[@ThatOneCorvusKing]

Me too. My boyfriend was looking over my shoulder as he did that. "Is that a WHOLE dishwasher?" "Yeah" "And he just.....hoisted it onto the table?" "Yep" "Wow" Seeing as that table kinda looks like a cheap fold-out table, I was surprised it didn't shake or collapse

[@loresoong8207]

Can we appreciate that Technology Connections can put out a half hour video about dishwashers and end up #35 on trending? Good on you, sir.

[@Papperlapappmaul]

I'm more surprised that people actually use the trending tab. Never found anything worth watching in there.

[@cameronsteil3850]

Loved the commercial kitchen joke as a fast food cook I honestly can't fathom why a 3 compartment sink pretty much doesn't exist in homes it's just so much better

[@steveturner1815]

Fantastic video - I am so surprised I not only started watching it, but watched it all the way through. You present really well.

[@QuiteWellAdjusted]

This video actually changed my life. I never realized that I had been snookered by the pretty colors and fancy bullshit and actually believed packs were somehow better than normal detergent, then got mad that my dishwasher wasn't working properly. It never occurred to me to *read the instructions.* a 3 dollar box of kroger brand powder works better than anything I've ever used.

[@Un1234l]

Apparently you could just divide the pack into a smaller portion for the pre wash and it should work similarly well.

[@gg-gn3re]

That's good, and pretty embarrassing. You can hopefully imagine lots of your life is probably like this and you can better the aspects in many areas.

[@gg-gn3re]

@@Un1234l Packs cost more money, there is no benefit to them. Get a bottle squeeze it into the wash, spray it all over the door, close the shit and go

[@Un1234l]

@@gg-gn3re Point was OP already bought them. So now have to find best way to put them to use.

[@Jaxvidstar]

What if you don't live near a Kroger but a Publix instead?

[@richatdastkey3555]

the moment the screen pans and he says "I have one!" and pulled up that whole ass dish washer I could not stop laughing 😂😂😂

[@drewzero1]

I was waiting for “through the magic of buying two of them...”

[@vinterskugge907]

It's unclear what you are really talking about now - a 'whole ass' washer or a 'dish' washer? The former would be called a 'bidet'.

[@verzocktes]

I believed he would have like a small one xD

[@pufthemajicdragon]

"Hiii"

[@tedtolentino8946]

Great video. I learned something about dishwashers and at the same time was entertained by your tongue-in-cheek comments. Keep up the good work.

[@Kazantha]

Randomly stumbled across this and always wondered how a dishwasher actually worked. Thanks for taking the time and explaining everything. You have earned a sub from me.

[@bobwoww8384]

Howthingswork is a good website

[@calebneff5777]

I freakin’ lost it when “ferrofluids” and “salad dressing” were next to each other. Thank you, Wikipedia, thank you.

[@mzflighter6905]

I am still wondering whether salad dressings are industrial or artisan products

[@josephdadey]

@@mzflighter6905 I think that depends on the chef.

[@erictheepic5019]

When I saw the dishwasher, I was fully prepared for a 'by the magic of buying two of them' joke.

[@doublej1076]

I mean, technically he did. It's just that one's price was included with the house.

[@CommodoreFan64]

Same, but this year just getting appliances has been a challenge, I had to order a new Whirlpool Dishwasher from Best Buy back in July after my old one started spitting water all over my kitchen floor, and it took till the end of Oct. for it to arrive from them, and get installed with all the delays, and backorders. had to get a new fridge after my old Fridiagre(never buy one from them they are junk)side by side gave up the ghost right before Thanksgiving, got the last black Whirlpool top/bottom fridge/freezer with ice maker around me from Lowe's(every other store was out of stock or wanted over $400 to ship it to me) within 4 states, then I ordered an Artic King 5 cu ft chest freezer from Walmart's website to go with it, and it was the very last on on the website with them out of stock for almost a month after my order. and I also to get a new tankless water heater this year after my nearly 30 year old gas one started to leak, and had to special order a Japanese Tankless model paying extra to get it, so I could have hot water, and get the job done, as I had to get all new plumbing to go with it. Just the pitfalls of inheriting your grandparent's house originally built in the mid 50's.

[@NoName-ik2du]

23:48 - I'm glad you included this shot. My new dishwasher has a no prewash compartment, but does have a little divot like that (unlabeled with a stupid cryptic symbol, of course). Wouldn't have noticed it was for the prewash if I hadn't seen your dishwasher. The user manual doesn't even mention it in the detergent adding section...