We have been having trouble with our dishwasher. The dishwashers don't seem to understand that you are supposed to put dirty dishes in and get clean dishes out.
About 2 years ago we got rid of our GE dishwasher when it started leaving the dishes dirty. We replaced it with a Kitchen Aid that had gotten good reviews, was much quieter than our GE and had a better loading layout.
Then last year at about this time, after a few months of trouble, I gave up putting dirty dishes in the dishwasher, only to have them come out still dirty. I washed dishes by hand for 2 months. We did eventually call a service company (Convenient Appliance Raleigh, they're great!) and they fixed the problem, a sensor---fortunately it was under warranty. The top rack was a bit broken: one wheel kept coming off, but Michael jury rigged something so it wouldn't fall apart more. It worked great for a while...
But then more and more the dishes on the top rack would be dirty. I'd wash them by hand, and sometimes they would be clean, but not always. For a while we could use the bottom rack, which made life easier. We did two loads a day, one with the glasses in the bottom rack and one with the plates and bowls.
We finally called the repair person out in August, and they fixed the wheel and replaced the "water tube" when the part finally came in. It worked again! For a while.
Now it is broken again, and even the bottom rack doesn't get clean. I have to say, it feels terrible to put dishes in the dishwasher, full of hope, and open the dishwasher to dirty dishes. There is not only the disappointment of the machine failing, again, to do what it is supposed to do, but also the knowledge that yet again, I have to wash everything by hand.
Some of my relatives actually enjoy washing dishes, or so they claim. They say it is a form of meditation, or something. I just feel resentful and angry and burdened most of the time.
The only good thing about this experience is that I really have an appreciation of water. It is an amazing molecule: just soak something with dried on food in some water for even a few minutes, and voila! Instant clean! If you are interested, there is an interesting video which tells all about the awesomeness of water:
Crash course biology #2
Water plus soap is even more awesome. I should have plenty of time to appreciate it, because the repairman doesn't come until Tuesday, and he might not be able to fix it anyway... We'll see.
About 2 years ago we got rid of our GE dishwasher when it started leaving the dishes dirty. We replaced it with a Kitchen Aid that had gotten good reviews, was much quieter than our GE and had a better loading layout.
Then last year at about this time, after a few months of trouble, I gave up putting dirty dishes in the dishwasher, only to have them come out still dirty. I washed dishes by hand for 2 months. We did eventually call a service company (Convenient Appliance Raleigh, they're great!) and they fixed the problem, a sensor---fortunately it was under warranty. The top rack was a bit broken: one wheel kept coming off, but Michael jury rigged something so it wouldn't fall apart more. It worked great for a while...
But then more and more the dishes on the top rack would be dirty. I'd wash them by hand, and sometimes they would be clean, but not always. For a while we could use the bottom rack, which made life easier. We did two loads a day, one with the glasses in the bottom rack and one with the plates and bowls.
We finally called the repair person out in August, and they fixed the wheel and replaced the "water tube" when the part finally came in. It worked again! For a while.
Now it is broken again, and even the bottom rack doesn't get clean. I have to say, it feels terrible to put dishes in the dishwasher, full of hope, and open the dishwasher to dirty dishes. There is not only the disappointment of the machine failing, again, to do what it is supposed to do, but also the knowledge that yet again, I have to wash everything by hand.
Some of my relatives actually enjoy washing dishes, or so they claim. They say it is a form of meditation, or something. I just feel resentful and angry and burdened most of the time.
The only good thing about this experience is that I really have an appreciation of water. It is an amazing molecule: just soak something with dried on food in some water for even a few minutes, and voila! Instant clean! If you are interested, there is an interesting video which tells all about the awesomeness of water:
Crash course biology #2
Water plus soap is even more awesome. I should have plenty of time to appreciate it, because the repairman doesn't come until Tuesday, and he might not be able to fix it anyway... We'll see.
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