A dishwasher could need repairs if dishes don’t come out clean. Save money by repairing your dishwasher easily. These simple dishwasher repair tips could have your appliance washing dishes again in no time.

If your dishes keep coming out dirty after you’ve loaded the dishwasher this problem could be caused by two problems. The first one is that you might be overloading the dishwasher. Check your owner’s manual on the maximum capacity of your dishwasher.

Dirty dishes could also be caused by the spray arm. Before you check the spray arm for defects make sure that you’re loading the dishwasher correctly. In most dishwashers a spray arm is located on the top part of the appliance and another at the bottom.  Silverware can fall through the basket hampering the spray arm as it rotates. Make sure that nothing obstructs the spray arm from spinning.

You can easily repair your dishwasher by yourself by checking the spray arm. The first thing to do is to check if it is able to rotate freely. Also check the holes in the spray arm for debris. If it is dirty you can easily take off the spray arm and clean it properly.

Another problem that could also be causing this problem is a faulty heating element. The water might not be hot enough to clean your dishes. Check your owner’s manual for the required temperature setting. Then check if your dishwasher is able to reach this temp by putting a meat thermometer inside a glass filled with water and letting the dishwasher run through its cycle.

You might also want to check what type of dishwashing liquid you use. Other times this problem could also be solved by adding a water softening system to improve your dishwasher’s performance. Repair your dishwasher easily and save money by checking your owner’s manual for simple troubleshooting tips.