Great video. I followed every step. It was easy. I just started my dishwasher for the final clean. I’m a 70 year old female and subscribed to you for anything else you may have. Thanks again.
How many times can I say thank you! After several years of trying to figure it out and not wanting to get an appliance person II found the right video and took out about a cup and a half of yuck from the bottom. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I did this and it only helped a tiny bit. I had to come back on here to post what completely fixed this problem for me. I simply switched dishwasher detergents. The manufacturer recommends Finish gel liquid but I switched to Cascade tabs and presto! I never seen the dishes so clean!! I hope this works for you all. It might just be your soap!!
I did everything in this video, including the extra steps offered. Thank you for making it so simple! I rinse my dishes REALLY well. My hot water is to manufacture recommend temp. My dishes still come out cloudy. Any ideas? Thank you!
It could just be hard water. One way to test for that is to soak one of your cloudy glasses in vinegar for five minutes. If the cloudy deposits are removed, then hard water likely is your problem. Or you can try rinse aid.
This answer might be a little bit late, but you really shouldn't pre-rinse your dishes, because dishwashing detergent needs some soil to actvate and work properly. Try running your dishwasher on a hot, no prewash cycle with some citric acid (about 100 grams) and use your dishwasher simply removing solid debris from dishes with a fork and no water. This should hopefully solve your problem. Also, use good quality detergent (avoid liquid and prefer tablets or powder) as well as rinse aid
I enjoyed your video, thank you for it. The issue I have with my Frigidaire ultra quiet dishwasher is that the left side of the upper rack systematically de-rails. I have to remove the stopper and re-rail the rack. I have tried to make sure the weight on the rack is even and so on but I don’t seem to make any progress in view of a solution. Any recommendations?
Has the track been stretched out some over time? Seems like the only way it could pop out if there is if it has been opened up some. Maybe you could pinch it back together some with pliers.
Fantastic. Video saved. I do have a question on the control panel as I can't find any info. I bought a basic model as being single, I wash by hand. But when you have guest's, dishwasher is handy. I can't change the cycles. It's on heavey wash. I even tried to hold the lock thinking maybe the control panel is on lock. Nothing. Any suggestions would be great.
Thank you! Does your dishwasher have a "reset" button anywhere? If not, you could flip the breaker that goes to the dishwasher, wait a minute, then flip it back on. This could reset the control panel.
My parents were unaware a dishwasher needed to be maintained. I just cleaned their Frigidaire after 14 years of no maintenance. Sludge was everywhere. The high temp setting does not work very well not does it dry the dishes very well anymore, and we have to reset the breaker every time we want to use it. Any idea on how to fix those things?
I bet that was not a pretty sight after 14 years. If resetting the circuit breaker is making the dishwasher work again, that means your control board is probably starting to fail. It is resetting an error code like restarting a computer. It might need a new control board soon or if it was me I would probably replace the dishwasher. Control boards are expensive.
Is it normal to have water standing in the bottom under all the plastic screen and stuff I decided to do the extra mile and unscrew that screen in the bottom but there’s standing water in it is that normal.
Thank you. Great helpful video. Mine is FGID2466QF. The issue is that in my dishwasher, the water fills and drains but the arms do not spin and the water does not spray. Any recommendations?
I have the same dishwasher which I had it installed by the builder when I moved in to a brand new home. From day one it doesn't seem to washing the dishes properly and you are left with stains and residue weather it's water or just dishes with food and coffee stains still on. Could you tell me what could be causing this, or is just that I have a defect
I have one also, from the first use til now it doesn't clean properly and it doesn't dry my dishes at all, last week it gave the error i30, then it started to leak water,,best to replace with a better brand.
Appreciate the video. I’m having issues with my dishes coming clean. For example, put a bowl that had pumpkin bread batter in it into the dishwasher & it didn’t come all the way clean. That’s just one of many examples. Hope this helps. Anything else it could be?
@@fixitFlip yes it is. I shined a flashlight in the side of my sink with the garbage disposal. I saw water draining from the side like it’s supposed to. What kind of soap is best? Powder or liquid?
If nothing's clogged in the filter, there could be a clog in the line running from the dishwasher to the garbage disposal. Or a problem with the pump motor.
@@fixitFlip hmmm. I don’t have a garbage disposal so it sounds like there’s a pump problem or something that I probably can’t fix. Damn. Well thank you
There is a screen that might be clogged. I a mine up and indeed the screen had a lot of sediment inside. A really stupid place to put a screen. But definitely check it out. Also, take apart EVERYTHING and REALLY clean up. Took me 4 hours and I was pulling out all types of stuff from the spray arms. www.familyhandyman.com/project/dishwasher-repair-tips-dishwasher-not-cleaning-dishes/#:~:text=%20How%20to%20Repair%20a%20Dishwasher%20That%E2%80%99s%20Not,a%20few%20simple%20fixes%20could%20solve...%20More%20
My Frigidaire is less than 2 years old but it has never: 1. 'Not' left a film on our dishes. I've changed detergents. All were a 'pak' type. Using 1 pack or 2 makes no difference. Length of wash makes no difference. AND neither Rinse-Aid or white vinegar takes off the film OR removes the 'perfumy' detergent smell you get when you open the door right after a cycle. 2. It doesn't dry very well either. Except for flat items like plates, the rest must have the standing water dumped from them and then laid out in a drainer or on a towel on the counter to finish drying. My son has the exact same model and exactly the same issues. We've cleaned the filters.... done everything we know of to do. Anyone have suggestions? Although I'll probably have replaced it by the time I see your response...lol. Thanks
Could it maybe be just hard water? Are the dishes just cloudy? One way to test for that is to soak one of your cloudy glasses in vinegar for five minutes. If the cloudy deposits are removed, then hard water likely is your problem. Or you can try rinse aid.
@@fixitFlip yea. So I had contacted my apartment to fix it and they fixed the water pressure actually sprays, but no top attachment and somehow broke the door latch causing it to start leaking during wash. I didn't know that and when I finally found out it short circuited the dishwasher so they need to get me a brand new one now. All in one day XD
You could use a flat head screwdriver and place it against one of the notches and lightly tap it with a hammer to get it started in the right direction.
We finally got it, had to ask my fiance to loosen it. My dishwasher is working so much better now, thank you for your help. Look forward to other videos.
Great video. I followed every step. It was easy. I just started my dishwasher for the final clean. I’m a 70 year old female and subscribed to you for anything else you may have. Thanks again.
Great, thanks for the subscribe! And glad I could help!
I Googled "clean Frigidaire dishwasher" and this came up first thing. Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!😊
No problem, glad I could help!
@@fixitFlip Big help!😊
How many times can I say thank you! After several years of trying to figure it out and not wanting to get an appliance person II found the right video and took out about a cup and a half of yuck from the bottom. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Wow, sorry you had to deal with that for several years, but glad I could help you finally get it fixed. You're welcome!
I did this and it only helped a tiny bit. I had to come back on here to post what completely fixed this problem for me. I simply switched dishwasher detergents. The manufacturer recommends Finish gel liquid but I switched to Cascade tabs and presto! I never seen the dishes so clean!! I hope this works for you all. It might just be your soap!!
Thanks for the input! Always welcome.
Thank you for making this so easy to do! Now my dishwasher is working back to normal. Life saver 😃
No problem and glad I could help!
Just followed all the steps. Worked like a charm. Thank you so much!
Glad I could help!
Very helpful. I cleaned my dishwasher following the steps in about half an hour. Thank you!
No problem, glad I could help!
Well, you are showing me more than I have done. So I'll give it another go. Thanks.
Ok, I did everything but unscrew those screws because I can't find my star wrenches. I'll see how it went in a few hours.
Good luck with it. 👍🏻
@@fixitFlip I have discovered that the pump for the sprayers has gone out.
@@lcolbyjr Ahh. Sorry to hear that.
I did everything in this video, including the extra steps offered. Thank you for making it so simple! I rinse my dishes REALLY well. My hot water is to manufacture recommend temp. My dishes still come out cloudy. Any ideas? Thank you!
It could just be hard water. One way to test for that is to soak one of your cloudy glasses in vinegar for five minutes. If the cloudy deposits are removed, then hard water likely is your problem. Or you can try rinse aid.
@@fixitFlip Thank you so incredibly much for the advice! You will never know how much I appreciate your kindness. Thank You!!!!
This answer might be a little bit late, but you really shouldn't pre-rinse your dishes, because dishwashing detergent needs some soil to actvate and work properly. Try running your dishwasher on a hot, no prewash cycle with some citric acid (about 100 grams) and use your dishwasher simply removing solid debris from dishes with a fork and no water. This should hopefully solve your problem. Also, use good quality detergent (avoid liquid and prefer tablets or powder) as well as rinse aid
@@electronz2288 Thank you so much!! I will try it!
@@stephanieswtchks800 no problem at all. You could check out "Technology Connections" video about dishwashers, there are some excellent tips in there
I enjoyed your video, thank you for it. The issue I have with my Frigidaire ultra quiet dishwasher is that the left side of the upper rack systematically de-rails. I have to remove the stopper and re-rail the rack. I have tried to make sure the weight on the rack is even and so on but I don’t seem to make any progress in view of a solution. Any recommendations?
Has the track been stretched out some over time? Seems like the only way it could pop out if there is if it has been opened up some. Maybe you could pinch it back together some with pliers.
Very useful, mine looks so much better and step by step guide really helped. Thank you!
Great, that's what I love to hear! You're welcome.
Thank you! Your video was very helpful and easy to follow.
No problem and glad I could help!
Fantastic.
Video saved. I do have a question on the control panel as I can't find any info. I bought a basic model as being single, I wash by hand. But when you have guest's, dishwasher is handy. I can't change the cycles. It's on heavey wash. I even tried to hold the lock thinking maybe the control panel is on lock. Nothing. Any suggestions would be great.
Thank you! Does your dishwasher have a "reset" button anywhere? If not, you could flip the breaker that goes to the dishwasher, wait a minute, then flip it back on. This could reset the control panel.
@@fixitFlip
Thanks. I'll try that. Update latter if that works.
@@dorisbennett454 Okay, good luck with it.
@@fixitFlip
So....
I flipped the breaker. I can change the settings. But now it won't turn on.
@@dorisbennett454 Hmm. It could be the door latch or a control panel problem.
I have a little water in the bottom of mine. I removed my 3 screws and wondering what to do next. I'll check and see if you have a follow up video....
If there is a clog in the drain line to the disposal this could cause water to sit in the bottom.
Same! Did you figure it out?
My parents were unaware a dishwasher needed to be maintained. I just cleaned their Frigidaire after 14 years of no maintenance. Sludge was everywhere. The high temp setting does not work very well not does it dry the dishes very well anymore, and we have to reset the breaker every time we want to use it. Any idea on how to fix those things?
I bet that was not a pretty sight after 14 years. If resetting the circuit breaker is making the dishwasher work again, that means your control board is probably starting to fail. It is resetting an error code like restarting a computer. It might need a new control board soon or if it was me I would probably replace the dishwasher. Control boards are expensive.
Thank you so much for sharing this was very helpful
No problem and glad I could help!
Thank you so much for posting. Very helpful.
No problem. Glad I could help!
Is it normal to have water standing in the bottom under all the plastic screen and stuff I decided to do the extra mile and unscrew that screen in the bottom but there’s standing water in it is that normal.
Yep, a little standing water is normal. As long as it's just down in that bottom part it's ok!
Not my make or model, but helpful in general. Thanks.
Thank you, Camas!
I have a frigidaire dishwasher with a long blue spinning arm. I need help. It is only 2 years old. Won't drain
It's most likely clogged in the filter or in the drain hose that connects the dishwasher to the garbage disposal.
This was helpful with my Frigidaire dishwasher, but it's still not great. The real problem is that it's still a Frigidaire dishwasher.
Yep. I replaced mine with a Bosch since making this 🤷🏻♂️
My next one will be a Bosch. My last home had a Bosch and it was awesome.
@@BrBill Yep. Have no complaints so far.
Have same dishwasher, what cause my dishwasher still being wet after it's done, I did use Rinse aid
Most likely not draining due to clog in the filter that I go over in the video.
mine has no spinner at the very top but it has a thing there like it was supposed to? Or do some not have it?
I think it should have it if there is a spot to stick it in. You would have to look it up by your exact model number though.
Thank you. Great helpful video. Mine is FGID2466QF. The issue is that in my dishwasher, the water fills and drains but the arms do not spin and the water does not spray. Any recommendations?
I have this same issue I’m trying to fix right now. 😢
God I love the internet. Thank you!
Ha ha, glad I could help.
Why are you saying clockwise but you're putting it on counterclockwise? Is that just the camera flipped around?
I don't see a part of the video where I'm doing that. Can you give me the time stamp in the video where I do that?
I have the same dishwasher which I had it installed by the builder when I moved in to a brand new home. From day one it doesn't seem to washing the dishes properly and you are left with stains and residue weather it's water or just dishes with food and coffee stains still on.
Could you tell me what could be causing this, or is just that I have a defect
I have one also, from the first use til now it doesn't clean properly and it doesn't dry my dishes at all, last week it gave the error i30, then it started to leak water,,best to replace with a better brand.
Are you supposed to have water at the bottom under the filter?
There's always going to be a little bit in there.
Thank you sooo much!!’
You're welcome!
Thank you for this video! So helpful
No problem. Glad I could help!
I need one of them in my life ☺ electric screwdriver ?
Ha ha, oh yeah. Much easier than a screwdriver and lighter than a drill!
Appreciate the video. I’m having issues with my dishes coming clean. For example, put a bowl that had pumpkin bread batter in it into the dishwasher & it didn’t come all the way clean. That’s just one of many examples. Hope this helps. Anything else it could be?
It's typically a clogged filter like in the video. But it could possibly be a clogged drain line. Is it draining properly?
@@fixitFlip yes it is. I shined a flashlight in the side of my sink with the garbage disposal. I saw water draining from the side like it’s supposed to. What kind of soap is best? Powder or liquid?
@@okielawnguy I use liquid.
Great video Flip, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
No problem!
Mine is filled with water in the bottom, did all the steps you did and nothing was clogged. Is there a further piece I can take off to find the clog?
If nothing's clogged in the filter, there could be a clog in the line running from the dishwasher to the garbage disposal. Or a problem with the pump motor.
@@fixitFlip hmmm. I don’t have a garbage disposal so it sounds like there’s a pump problem or something that I probably can’t fix. Damn. Well thank you
It also could be a clog in the drain line where ever your dishwasher drains to if the filter is clear. Good luck with it.
Thanks so much! I had no idea!
No problem!
Thank you so much. Great video.
No problem and thank you.
Great video. I tried all of it but my dishes are still not getting clean. I checked to see if there was a clog somewhere and nothing. Any ideas?
Might be time for a new dishwasher! (Or call in an appliance repair guy.)
Fix it Flip thanks
There is a screen that might be clogged. I a mine up and indeed the screen had a lot of sediment inside. A really stupid place to put a screen. But definitely check it out. Also, take apart EVERYTHING and REALLY clean up. Took me 4 hours and I was pulling out all types of stuff from the spray arms.
www.familyhandyman.com/project/dishwasher-repair-tips-dishwasher-not-cleaning-dishes/#:~:text=%20How%20to%20Repair%20a%20Dishwasher%20That%E2%80%99s%20Not,a%20few%20simple%20fixes%20could%20solve...%20More%20
My Frigidaire is less than 2 years old but it has never:
1. 'Not' left a film on our dishes. I've changed detergents. All were a 'pak' type. Using 1 pack or 2 makes no difference. Length of wash makes no difference. AND neither Rinse-Aid or white vinegar takes off the film OR removes the 'perfumy' detergent smell you get when you open the door right after a cycle. 2. It doesn't dry very well either. Except for flat items like plates, the rest must have the standing water dumped from them and then laid out in a drainer or on a towel on the counter to finish drying.
My son has the exact same model and exactly the same issues. We've cleaned the filters.... done everything we know of to do. Anyone have suggestions? Although I'll probably have replaced it by the time I see your response...lol. Thanks
If it was doing it straight out of the wrapper then I don’t know that there’s much of a fix I can offer. They don’t make appliances like they used to!
If you don't have hard water in your area, try cutting back to 3/4 of a pod. Most Americans use too much detergent and it becomes hard to rinse off.
Good video...Thanks!
Thanks and no problem!
mine still dirrty stuff comes up any advice?
So I watched the video and did the afformentioned steps and still having cleaning issues. Trouble shooting continues. Great video though.
Could it maybe be just hard water? Are the dishes just cloudy? One way to test for that is to soak one of your cloudy glasses in vinegar for five minutes. If the cloudy deposits are removed, then hard water likely is your problem. Or you can try rinse aid.
Thank you! This was very helpful!
No problem, glad I could help!
Thank you for this video
No problem.
Thank you!
No problem!
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you and no problem!
Excellent 👍
Thank you!
Very helpful!!
Thank you!
Good video!!
Thank you! 👍🏻
Thanks this helped a lot
No problem!
Thank you!!!
No problem!
Found out that my top spray arm is not even there. No idea where it is.
That's not good!
@@fixitFlip yea. So I had contacted my apartment to fix it and they fixed the water pressure actually sprays, but no top attachment and somehow broke the door latch causing it to start leaking during wash. I didn't know that and when I finally found out it short circuited the dishwasher so they need to get me a brand new one now. All in one day XD
@@rageshadey Oh wow. That's a fun day. Well at least you get a brand new one out of it.
Can't start my dishwasher. Close door/start wont work
It could one of many issues, such as a faulty door latch or a blown fuse, or bad control board.
Thanx
No problem.
Badass, thank you
Right on, man. No problem.
Thank you!!!!!!!
You're welcome!
The plastic nut on my dishwasher is too tough to get loose 😫
You could use a flat head screwdriver and place it against one of the notches and lightly tap it with a hammer to get it started in the right direction.
We finally got it, had to ask my fiance to loosen it. My dishwasher is working so much better now, thank you for your help. Look forward to other videos.
@@jeranapplefield8398 That's great to hear and glad I could help! Glad you got it working better.
I think all that had to be done was 1:27, anything more is unnecessary.
Yes the glass trap was my main issue. I wanted to cover all the likely culprits to help other people see what to do.
Thank you!! Super helpful
No problem. Glad I could help!
Very helpful!
Thanks, I'm glad it helped!