Dishwasher Maintenance Tips

Below is our list of basics for Dishwasher Maintenance tips for your convenience.

Dishwasher Interior Cleaning & Deodorizing

It is not necessary to clean the dishwasher’s inside with normal use. But, if you don’t use it for over a week, you may notice a bad smell, as from mold. Glisten Dishwasher Cleaner and Deodorizer is a great product, which can be purchased at RepairClinic.com.

Dishwasher Exterior cleaning

Apply a bit of dish detergent on a moist rag to wipe down the dishwasher’s exterior.

Dishwasher Rust removal

Removing rust stains from your dishwasher’s interior is easy with our product RoVer Rust Remover. You can buy this product in our parts section on our site.

Dish Rack Repairs

When plastic coating wears off of the tines if the dish racks, corrosion, and rust may occur in your dishwasher. There’s no need to worry, though, because we offer repair kits on RepairClinic.com. These are available in Gray, Light Blue, and White. We offer professional dishwasher repair services to the greater Orange County area. Call today to schedule an appointment.

Dishwasher Filter Cleaning

From time to time, a good filter cleaning is a good idea. The filter can be found either under the lower spray arm or at the bottom of the dishwasher. Look at your owner’s manual for cleaning instructions. If you see holes, make sure to remove and replace the filter so that your motor seals and pump remain in good shape and are protected from loose particles in the unit.

Dishwasher Spray Arm Cleaning

Over time, the small holes in the spray arm(s) of your dishwasher may become clogged with bits of paper, toothpicks, glass, etc. Your dishwasher will do a better job of cleaning your dishes if you take a moment to clean out these small holes, from time to time.

The spray arm(s) of your dishwasher has small holes. With regular use, these may become clogged with all sorts of materials, like glass, paper, and toothpicks. If you take just a few minutes to give these holes a thorough cleaning, you will experience better performance out of your dishwasher.