As your dishwasher ages it starts to break down inside and may not clean the dishes as well as it used to. Usually the first thing you see deteriorating are the racks. The racks of a dishwasher are coated with a soft plastic material and as the tines of the rack get bent back and forth the plastic may crack. As a result the metal under the plastic becomes exposed to water and starts to rust. As the rust progresses the tines start to break off.

This is the time when many people replace their dishwasher, and it’s good time to do so. Many appliances today are designed for planned obsolescence. That means that when one component breaks down, other components that you may not see can also be breaking down, including the electrical components and pipes and fittings. Continuing to use such a dishwasher can expose you to foul bacteria-laden leaks and electrical fire hazards.

It’s generally safer to consider replacing the dishwasher. When you decide to do so, the simplest and easiest solution is to work with a professional plumber.

When a professional plumber unhooks the old dishwasher he will take into account many considerations learned through years of experience. One of the many details is to take care as to not let the hoses drip on the floor because it can make a horrible mess. That mess can make your house smell like sewage for days if not longer.

We’re here to help you avoid smelly situations, so give us a call if your dishwasher is having issues!