Appliance Repair

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This is where we discuss how to repair appliances, large and small. We are not waiting for #right2repair law to be enacted. The civil disobedient practice of repairing instead of wasting and re-buying is welcome here. I will also turn a blind eye toward “piracy” of manufacturer service manuals that are otherwise unavailable to the general public.

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New Dishwashers that aren't junk (America)? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 month ago by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/appliance_repair@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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Hey guys,

Our dishwasher conked out (pump died, it was about 15 years old). I've already repaired this thing a couple times and it's not worth it now.

Are any reputable brands around anymore? Aren't they all owned by whirlpool?

I'll pay the extra money if it means longevity. Budget probably $1200 or so.

Any recommendations?

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[–] fubarx@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Plumber told us most are now made offshore and won't last long. Got Bosch, but it needed a lot of manual cleaning and had trouble with egg dishes. Kitchenaid has been OK, but every once in a while the controls freeze.

Best tip has been what type of detergent to use: https://youtu.be/DAX2_mPr9W8

tldr: add powder in pre-wash and make sure water from faucet is running hot.

[–] Scirocco@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Holy shit a 41 minute video.....

Thanks for the tldw

[–] BambiDiego@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago

There's a sequel, and I can't express how happy I was that there was a sequel.

[–] _stranger_@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

That guy will make you love whatever he's obsessing over. It's magic.