Dishwasher life

When choosing household appliances, buyers try to purchase reliable devices that will work flawlessly for a long time. Dishwashers are no exception; when selecting a “home assistant,” preference is given to proven brands that are responsible for the quality of their products. Many people are interested in what the average service life of a dishwasher is, and how to properly care for the unit in order to extend its “life.” We will try to answer these questions in detail.

What does the manufacturer say?

How long a dishwasher will work primarily depends on its owner. The equipment manufacturer does not indicate the service life of the equipment, since this time parameter directly depends on the user’s compliance with the rules for operating the dishwashing machine and proper care of it.

It is very important to distinguish between two concepts - warranty and operational period. The warranty determines the time period during which the manufacturer ensures that the consumer meets the dishwasher with certain requirements for the quality of its operation. If during the warranty period a breakdown occurs due to the fault of the seller, for example, a certain manufacturing defect makes itself known, then the company that produced the equipment will carry out repairs at its own expense or even refund the purchase price.

The warranty period for luxury equipment is only about two to three years, and for economy class products – about a year.

The service life is the total time of use of the dishwasher during which it is able to fully perform its functions.For example, the global brands Electrolux, Bosch and Beko supply customers with equipment whose service life can reach 20 years.

How to increase the operating time of equipment?

How long the dishwasher will work depends on you. With proper care of the equipment and compliance with the rules of its operation, the dishwashing machine can function for a very long time. To extend the life of your “home assistant”, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

• Be sure to remove any leftover food from the dishes. Food located on the surface of kitchen products easily clogs the drain of the equipment, and this, in turn, causes malfunctions in the system. If there are dried or burnt stains on the bottom, first soak the cutlery in water.
• Carefully select special detergents for dishwashers. Focus on a specific model of equipment. Thus, Bosch machines are very susceptible to various chemical elements, so only specially developed compounds can be loaded into them. The use of foreign cleaning products is strictly prohibited. Detergent compositions for Indesit washing machines must contain salt. In addition, they contain rinsing components, odor eliminators and other components. Products that do not contain these substances may adversely affect the quality of washing of such models of equipment.
• Observe the limitation on the volume of dishes loaded into the unit. The capacity of the dishwasher is one of the most important characteristics of the appliance. Do not overload the equipment, as this will certainly lead to a decrease in the quality of cleaning and premature wear of the device. Also consider the weight of kitchen products when placing them in the chamber; pots and pans are best placed at the bottom, spoons, forks, plates and mugs at the top.
• Choose your dishwasher options wisely depending on the degree of soiling of the dishes and how full the equipment is. The functionality of modern dishwashers Bosch, Electrolux, Ariston, Siemens, Indesit is quite diverse, it involves both intensive and express cleaning, allows you to use an economical washing mode at half load, etc. Therefore, realistically evaluate the “front of work” and select the optimal cleaning program in each specific case. You should not turn on the maximum wash function if the cutlery is not very dirty, as this may cause the machine to wear out faster.
• Do not neglect the drying mode. When you start this function, the dishwasher will dry not only the dishes, but also itself. This way, the likelihood of unpleasant odors, rust, corrosion and scale appearing in the system will be significantly reduced.

Remember, it is within your power to extend the life of your equipment. Be sure to take care of your dishwasher, purchase special detergents, and follow all manufacturer’s recommendations regarding the maximum load volume and the choice of cleaning program.

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