How Does A Dishwasher Work? - Appliance Repair Tips

[@michaelmurray11189]

Doesn’t it amaze you how much we seem to take dishwashers, washing machines and other appliances for granted until something goes wrong with them? I guess it’s a good thing we have folks like you to help us out with fixing said appliances when something does go wrong with them. I was able to fix my mom’s washing machine with the help of your videos, so my hat’s off to you.

[@ai_is_a_great_place]

I just randomly came across this but it was one of the best videos I have seen on "tearing down" an appliance and learning about them. Quality animations!

[@mrwezbo]

This was much more informative then I thought it would be.

[@repairclinic]

There's a lot to dishwashers!

[@woodendice2258]

*than

[@barcodereader]

@@woodendice2258 Grammer Nazi spotted

[@RetireInYour20s]

*than

[@mindymartinez4657]

@@repairclinic I'm just now realizing that *after I started smelling funky things. I greatly appreciate the amount of detail and work that was put into this super informative video!

[@hcplsmf]

Anyone find these machines to be so cute? 🥰 the little electronics all working in harmony to make our lives easier.

[@ultra.based.27]

Yes

[@susanelizabeth2222]

After cleaning my dishwasher down to the impeller in the bottom, and listening to your video a few times, I have come to the conclusion that it is a pump motor. No water is getting to the arms, so washer is no longer a washer :). Thanks so much for this very very clear video (I have a Kenmore and the Sears repair guy is coming. I think I am one step ahead of the game here).

[@repairclinic]

Thanks for the comment! Some dishwashers actually do have an added feature that allows for extra rinses. You could also install a water softener to your house water supply. This would improve your dishwasher's performance and would cut back on the amount of soap or detergent needed. There are many benefits to this besides improved dishwasher performance as well.

[@Real_g.s.]

Wow this answered all my questions, and even more! I now know why my rinse aid never dispensed. Hopefully it's fixed now. Who knew?

[@OriginalQueer]

I happened upon this video just out of curiosity about how dishwashers work. I didn’t know that too much detergent was a bad thing. Thank you :)

[@AuthenTech]

I like the google mug! Well placed

[@recepbashir7216]

Oh, this visual video and schematic circuit diagram are very intuitive. The step-by-step explanation from the inside out makes people understand very thoroughly.

[@TheMarioMen1]

Something I’ve wondered for a long long time

[@repairclinic]

Yes they do! The dishes typically should be rinsed off before they are placed in the dishwasher.

[@guilin88]

We definitely learn a great deal from watching this video! Thank you!

[@repairclinic]

How the check ball works is actually a little complicated to explain in a KZbin comment. It has to do with the flow of water pushing the ball up and down a ramp, with the outlet port for the lower wash arms at the bottom of the ramp and the outlet port for the upper wash arms at the top. The timing of the water shutting off and starting again determines where the check ball is resting and which outlet port is blocked.

[@SiemensIQ700pro]

RepairClinic.com my dishwasher is making a smoke-like smell. What should I do?

[@rafxzi]

That overfill example cracked me up 🤣

[@Jay63783]

thanks for making this video and showing how the parts of a dishwasher work

[@repairclinic]

Glad we could help!

[@r.t.hannah9575]

I should be asleep. But here I am, in 2021, at 11PM, learning about dish washers.

[@jaeb.2842]

Love this channel! Wish you guys make videos everyday

[@ChocolateMuffinsC]

An excellent example of content marketing done right; great job, guys!

[@repairclinic]

Appreciate it thanks!

[@repairclinic]

This is a general video that applies to all dishwasher. We also have GE specific videos that can be found under the "Dishwasher Repair Help" tab on our main channel page. You can get to that page by clicking on our user name, directly above this comment.

[@jiskerrealz3620]

Thanks I finally learned how a dishwasher works 😂

[@cloutelfin8323]

LMAO SAME

[@Zalagar619]

Hey RepairClinic, My dishwasher is no longer working, When i turn it on, it sounds like its trying to filling with water, but im not sure if it actually is, i cant visibly see water in the bottom, and theres still the dirt and particles on the bottom, if i wait for a minute or so, it goes to what seems would be the rinse cycle, but the only thing it does is make the whirring sound of the motor, no water shooting up or anything. Im going to try what was mentioned in this video about filling it up manually and try it again, I just wanted to get in touch and see if you have any tips. Thanks a bunch. Can't afford a new dishwasher and I just spent $45 on maintenance parts for this one.

[@bigberg1106]

Great information, Thank you.

[@rubberd7952]

Thanks for the video. Can you tell me what that little ball is for and how it works? I'm trying to understand how/when water gets diverted from lower to upper arms and vice versa. tahnks again.

[@aaaaaaaaaaaa9023]

im gonna invest in a dishwasher when im older. Washing dishes manually is just hell.

[@repairclinic]

You're welcome!

[@User5411Valekona]

Great animation! Thanks

[@dusty42171]

Just what i needed. Many thanks

[@repairclinic]

Not through our company. We only ship to the U.S. and Canada.

[@violettracey]

Thank you!

[@repairclinic]

You're welcome! We are always happy to help. If you would like to give us a review on Google, we would much appreciate it: g.page/r/CcVUrahZNozMEBM/review We hope that you have a great day!

[@kevinarnold213]

thank you for the info

[@repairclinic]

Thanks!

[@omarm3649]

Great video

[@badlydrawnmedievallion6832]

Dishwasher Gameplay: Washing dishes Dishwasher Lore:

[@andylawrence8346]

Very good, thank you

[@elevatorman5468]

Are Bosch dishwasher makes the dishes all sticky if we use rinse aid.

[@repairclinic]

No problem!

[@freebea1]

this video should be included with all dishwashers sold

[@repairclinic]

Thank you!

[@joogies]

Do old dishwasher's internal components (i.e. internal tub) need to be cleaned out? Can they get any mildew or build up within the component?

[@1977linda1977]

note to self: 2:49 shows how to remove filter for cleaning

[@yan2292008]

thanks for sharing "RepairClinic"

[@repairclinic]

I'm sorry, I'm not sure what repair you're referring to. The float does not actually determine the water level. Its only use is in case the dishwasher starts to over fill.

[@davidm7824]

i just purchased a new one and it does not have heated drying to get its energy star rating. just open the door and let it air dry. works fine, no spots. i also have soft water, that helps.

[@soap1919jt]

Another thing that wasn't mentioned is the hard food disposer. I know that many dishwasher manufacturers have done away with this feature to reduce noise. Many dishwashers now rely on just a filter, that needs to be manually cleaned. But many dishwashers currently on the market, including the Frigidaire model shown in the video, do still contain food disposers.

[@repairclinic]

Thanks for the info!

[@joaquinfernandesferreira2593]

2:42 A worn or broken impeller will need to be replaced

[@sudevsworld4608]

it is very usefull sir it helped me a lot in understanding the principle

[@jaythephoenix]

I think I'm finally going to tackle my dishwasher!

[@susiekisner5334]

it was good..ty

[@anticuti]

Good video. So the tank never fully fill with water? There is no soaking of the dishes?

[@repairclinic]

No, there is no soaking. If the dishwasher is working properly this shouldn't be necessary.

[@christianrodriguez4924]

Crazy how much I learned in 6 min

[@darlingamor6836]

good explanation!!!

[@haifasimbri2584]

Amazing thank u😊😊

[@ChrissonatorOFL]

Didn't know about that rinse aid stuff... I don't know if ours has that.

[@repairclinic]

Most dishwashers have it. It is very helpful for keeping glasses clear.

[@ChrissonatorOFL]

***** Where does it come from... I certainly haven't put anything in the dishwasher... except the little dishwasher gel pack things.

[@repairclinic]

***** It is typically right next to the detergent dispenser on the door.

[@bigpardner]

Thank you for this video.. So, the water level is not determined by the float, except when it becomes too high and the float switch stops it. Then what determines the water level? Is it simply a time setiing, the inlet valve stays open for a set length of time?

[@repairclinic]

That is correct.

[@repairclinic]

No we have not. Spots on dishes are most often left by adding too much detergent.

[@joaquinfernandesferreira2593]

1:56 A restricted inlet valve will need to be replaced

[@djkasdjkasdjdjdj]

do dishwasher clean dishes well? i mean spotless just like washing by hands?

[@illmatic33]

My circulation motor is not turning... Dishwasher goes through the first stage of filling then does nothing! Whirlpool Quiet Partner V. Any tips?

[@akinoz]

I found those video is informative

[@Azura12378]

I was just thinking since the whole process requires it to draw more electricity from the power supply maybe the heat generated from the drying process of the previous cleanng can be converted to electric energy and then be used to run the machine in the next cleaning? is it possible?

[@searez7251]

That is really an excellent Idea, but the heat generated during drying process is infact transferred to the items to be washed (thermal equilibrium) so in reality there is no energy wasted in the process of heat transfer.

[@mpharr2]

Should hot water to sink be turned on to achieve hot water to the dishwasher faster and or less power needed to heat the water prior to washing?

[@dln6374]

Very nice video!!

[@repairclinic]

+D&L N Thanks!

[@erinmeisterheim2589]

Love this video thx so so much!! :)

[@bestage9429]

Our Fisher & Paykel dishwasher has all of a sudden started tripping the outlet RCD breaker today, after using it once in a long time, causing every single outlet in the house to lose power. Ran a full cycle with eco mode turned off. Was 97 minutes before it started, but 19 minutes remaining at the time of fault. After turning the breaker back on, I notice, the dishwasher drains fine, fills up and washes fine, the fault happens just right after that. Right now I have no idea what could be causing this. Any suggestions are helpful.

[@BillyFHD]

the wife says the above (or at counter level) drain is emitting water more than normal. What determines how much water should be drained through it?

[@PfropfNo1]

how does pouring water into the sump helps when its drained at the start?

[@Jay_Lo]

Keeps the seals moisturized and avoids warping and cracking as I understood it

[@manyanyaphiri]

thank u... this was very helpful

[@darlingamor6836]

great vid.

[@dHNBb]

What to do, i got error 18 something with draining but its all clear and new

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Ok, well my point is we supposedly have these brilliant engineers designing these machines, and many never gave a thought to adding a second rinse option to the cycle? I don't get it. My particular Bosch SHE55m12UC dishwasher doesn't even have a rinse and hold option. And it's a premium dishwasher. ($800)

[@Berzeger]

You have to put the dishes in the dishwasher yourself anyway, so holding them under a stream of water for a few seconds doesn't take much more effort. :)

[@AxOnlyOne]

Is it possible to remove water from salt chamber at the time of refilling?

[@DoubleM55]

You should not remove any water, my instructions clearly say you need to just pour the salt in and it will displace the water (Salt will sink to the bottom and water will pour out of the container). But that is ok since water will just drain through the filter and during next washing it will be drined out.

[@GershonHeyman]

Where does the salt factor come into play?

[@BroccoliBeefed]

It cleans most things well. Some substances it simply will not remove. For instance, egg, high protein and potassium items like soy milk shakes and dried banana it usually won't remove

[@elilla3583]

I like how someone recorded footage of absolutely burying the dispenser with loose powder to illustrate what's "too much detergent".

[@mysonywalkman1978]

Why do you show a wooden spoon in a dishwasher? That is to be washed manually

[@repairclinic]

That is very true. Good catch!

[@davidm7824]

i have always washed wood spoons and other wood items in mine. no problem

[@shanecolwell5456]

Of course my curiosity of “how do dishwashers work” brought me to the boringest-most-informative video on KZbin

[@robertcrudelejr9655]

Just install my dishwasher. I think I cross threaded the elbow where the water feed line connects the nylon male fitting. Anyone out there know how I can fix this? I thank you in advance!

[@repairclinic]

Remove it and try to secure it again. If you can’t get it tight enough to prevent a leak, you will need to replace the water valve.

[@rproy1]

Are these spares available in Mumbai-India

[@pcwiz88]

Have you ever heard of the "rinsing agent COMPARTMENT" becoming contaminated and leaving a residue or spots on the dishes?

[@kodymackey5197]

are their any manufacturers that still make a dishwasher with a mechanical timer? for some reason, controle bords on new dishwashers like to fail some times and their are 30 year old dishwashers with timers that have never been serviced. any info will be great. thank you

[@repairclinic]

Yes, there are dishwashers with timers on the market; they tend to be lower-end models. You'll find these both in brick-and-mortar retailers and online.

[@elevatorman5468]

Some dishwashers have a garbage disposal to grind any particles that get down.

[@Indie3444]

I swear this dude is Handunit

[@iAMeXoRiZe]

Wow that was a good video.

[@abdelrahmanabdelaziz7089]

I learned how does the dishwasher works.

[@avdawg3278]

At first my dishwasher buttons weren't working. So I replaced the control panel then it started to work. But now it won't drain the water and won't turn on. Any suggestions or tips?

[@phairecouchpotato3912]

I hope people watched this video before trying to sit inside their own dishwasher

[@ozesalsa]

I bought a new timer for a Dishlex dx102WB*00 part number 0574400063, but it didnt come with the plug in diagram, has about 12 small plugs. Can anyone help me to find that diagram. I put the plugs on as they came off the old one, but just want to check the wire colors to the rite pins I should have taken a pic befor dismateling. Thanks so much

[@matthewanczelowitz2]

nice

[@rengokukyojuro8283]

Here, in our country there is natural dish washer in every house as the human beings washes the dishes

[@repairclinic]

+Kris Miller, we created a Trash Compactor: How It Works video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3mwYYx5aLhjm9k

[@user-gp3tb8ho2b]

or u can just do it urself lol. great video i learn alot from these

[@TheDaragh]

I don't know if I will be able to repair my dishwasher but at least I know how they work now.

[@johnh9507]

my frigidaire is not that old and when it fills with water it will not start up, the unit knows the door is open and closed all controls work and it will drain when the start button is pressed for 3 seconds, it just wont start up after it fills with water, whats wrong with it ?

[@seni1754]

My name is fix it Henry, I can fix anything!

[@isaacnelson4125]

There something you guys forgot 120 volts VAC going to the dishwasher vent fan and waxing motor as well remember?

[@repairclinic]

Isaac Nelson Not all models use a motor to operate a vent. You are correct that models with a motorized vent, the motor is often 120 volts.

[@BroccoliBeefed]

Now explain why many dishwashers only have two finishing rinses... It's not enough, especially for hard water areas

[@joaquinfernandesferreira2593]

If the hose is clear the drain pump may have failed and will need to be replaced

[@FS-uy1no]

Operating a dishwasher is easy! Just beat it until it complies