My favorite detergent: amzn.to/3OlqzhI - The fix in the video matters more than anything else - What else do you all do to keep the dishwasher cleaning well?
I recommend regularly cleaning the rubber seal at the bottom of the door. Start with paper towels and some dish soap. The amount of black gunk that accumulates there is incredible!
You always create useful content. I changed the internal filter in my 15 year old whirlpool dishwasher and now the machine produces great results again. Thanks for taking the time to create your excellent videos. 🇺🇸👍
Great vid, man! My weekly routine is to clean the filters, then run an empty cycle with baking soda followed by an empty cycle with vinegar. I clean the filters and the chemicals clean the insides and the hoses.
And what did I do immediately after watching this video......... you guessed it! I do it once in awhile but not routine. I need to do it on a routine basis. It wasn't horrible but it definitely needed cleaning. Thanks for the awesome reminder my friend! 👍
Dishwashers don’t stop cleaning. As a retired appliance tech, two issues can effect their operation. 1. A dirty filter. Too many times I would service one, and the filter had never been cleaned. 2. A dirty machine. Many I services were disgusting on the inside. Most of my customers, who thought they were cleaning it using those fancy cleaning tablets. Those are mostly perfume that do nothing if you have a dirty filter. First, clean the filter. Next, dump a 2 cups os baking soda, then 1 cup of white vinegar into the bottom of the machine. Let it fizz for about 30 seconds, then run the heavy duty or hottest cycle. This cleans and deodorizes the parts you can’t see without disassembly. 40+ yrs of experience speaking here.
The modern filters are so easy to get to. My Whirlpool dishwasher was built in 2005. I would have to disassemble the bottom to attempt to find the filter and step by step instructions would be necessary. It's working so well, however, that I'm reluctant to replace it with a new model that may not live up to the reliability of my oldie.
Great advice most people simply never check. I beg my wife to simply rinse of the heavy food leftovers BEFORE she loads the dishwasher to help prevent the drain getting clogged. I always do! She said what it the point of a dishwasher? Gotta love that attitude.😢
Good luck! Because you said it, she will not do it. I find it better to find a source of information and then “just happen” to mention or have her “find” the article. Be well.
Thank you for this! Yes, I didn't even know it was there. Just got done cleaning the filter which wasn't too bad for something that hasn't been cleaned in at least 3 years but there was a buildup of this white chalky stuff. I presume these are dissolved minerals (we have very bad water in FL). Anyway, looking forward to seeing if it makes a difference. It seemed like my dishes were clean before but glad I got this done!
Great and IMPORTANT video. I learned the hard way. I have a GE dishwasher washer, and it stopped pumping water out. I was getting a code FTD, which means failure to drain. Luckily, it was a cheap fix. One, clean the filter as you described. It was really clogged with debris and second clean or replace the pressure sensor. The part was cheap , and the unit could easily be replaced without removing the dishwasher. All done from the front and bottom. BUT, if I had done what your video suggests and cleaned the filter regularly, the pressure sensor would probably not have gotten clogged in the first place. Lesson learned! Many thanks for helpful videos!
i just installed a new dishwasher yesterday, and this came up posted "2 seconds ago" I was dreading it, but I clicked. Thank god it was something I was aware of. I was dreading bad news! Thanks for the scare 😀
Excellent video. I searched for a dishwasher with no filter. I must can't deal with all the little maintenence junk that fills my calendar every month. The dishwasher is nearly silent and cleans perfectly with my help.
Good advice! I don't like the thought of greasy stuff running through the system at all, so I pre-rinse and clear everything in the sink before they get put in the machine. She gives me looks & lectures, but the nozzles all spray and the filter's never dirty when it gets checked. 14 year-old Bosch.
Thanks for the video. I always knew to regularly clean the filter but forgot since we bought a new machine. I was surprised to learn that our KitchenAid has "True Self-Cleaning Filtration" that "...eliminates the need for manual filter cleanings. It continuously captures food particles, so only clean water circulates through the wash jets, then cleans itself as the dishwasher drains." Wow! Who knew?
Not sure the manufacturer is being 'sneaky' when it's in the owner's manual. 😅 It's like any other preventative maintenance that you need to perform around your home. Most owners neglect simple maintenance that ends up turning into a major cost of repair or replacement.
Its worth noting that the dirtiness of the dishes will be a big factor in how dirty that filter gets. I rinse off all chunky bits and most cheesy stuff and anything gunky. I don't worry about getting all sauces or other easily dissolved food mess. My wife practically washes the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Cheesy stuff and other things will gunk that filter up faster compared to easily dissolved food waste. I clean ours every couple months and it doesnt look even close to as dirty as yours. With 3 girls in the house ours seems to get more hair than anything. Not saying you should clean dishes more or anything thats entirup to the user. Just note it highly determines the cycle.
I had a Kitchenaid with a 'chopper', no filter. I still had to dismantle the spray arms to get to it and clean it once a month as the mesh part behind the chopper blades would get clogged with lint-like stuff. The newer ones with the 'clean water system' you can't get to the non-removable, self cleaning mesh filter part without pulling the whole dishwasher out and dismantling it from the bottom. Eventually, these self cleaning types will clog and fail with the mesh part ripping. That's why I now have a newer Kitchenaid with the removable filter and no headaches.
Looks like my Bosch. I have hard water and clean the filter with baking soda and vinegar. I also clean for debris in the pump intake. That is only slightly trickier, but my manual takes me through it.
Adding this activity to my cleaning punch list, which already has 'clean microwave filters.' - Those are the ones functioning as part of the exhaust fan as the microwave is an above-the-stove model. Thanks.
yep! pay attention to that filter i give my dishes a quick rinse before throwing them in, just enough to get the big chunks of food off; my filter only needs occasional cleaning the other key steps (as we all learned from Technology Connections) are to run the water til it gets hot _before_ you start the dishwasher and _always_ put some detergent in the pre-wash cup! as such, avoid the stupid pods and use box powdered dishwasher detergent
Just found out about this about a month ago. Our brand new dishwasher smelled so bad and it was the filter. Kinda wish we kept our old one without a filter, but it didn’t match after we replaced our kitchen 🙄
My 13 year-old GE profile dishwasher is not built like this. There is a similar screen and cavity, but it is not made for quick access. In addition, there is no removable filter.
Also if your running the Eco wash all the time, then run the hot wash (70c on most machines) at least once per month. This is due to the fact oils and grease will build up internally. A hot wash will make sure it all gets broken down and sent out the waste pipe.
Hey Silver, love the channel! Just a quick question, does running hot water to the kitchen faucet first help to get more hot water in the dishwater for cleaning dishes? Also have a suggestion for another appliance maintenance video for you... I noticed many of the newer refrigerators put the grills that dissipate heat on the floor now when they used to be on the back of the units against the wall. This causes alot of dust to build up and block air flow as you probably know. I remove the cover and clean mine every 6 months to a year. Thanks for your great videos! 👍
Most dishwashers have a heating element (like in an electric oven) that heats the washing water to a set temperature, usually hotter than typical faucet temperatures. It is not worth trying to preheat the water. However, doing hand dishes before running the dishwasher will automatically bring hot water closer to the inlet, thus saving a bit of electricity.
No debris ever goes in my dishwasher; I briefly pre-rinse everything with a scrub brush, sometimes after soaking. It is super quick and easy, and the machine cycle is simply a germ killer. Otherwise how could you leave dirty debris in a machine for days at a time, probably an insect magnet.
I’ve been cleaning my filters from day one. I also wipe the dishes clean of food crud before loading them into the dishwasher. I tell my family that it’s a dishwasher not a garbage disposal so wipe your dishes first!!!!!
When your rinse agent is empty, run an empty cycle with no dishes and a cup of CLR. Then I run 2 quick rinse cycles. !!!Make sure there's no other detergents or chemicals inside while you do this!!!
I still have a Kenmore Dishwasher that does NOT have a filter. It uses a garbage disposal like God intended. I've been horrified to find out that new dishwashers ALL have filters now. I will PAY to fix my old one rather than replace it if it ever breaks down. Anyone know of a new model that is filterless?
I insist upon rinsing dishes off immediately after use. No soaking, no filthy dishes. I rinse my filter off once every other month and it’s spotless. There might be a couple grains of sand size particles on it after two months. Your filter is…yuck.
My favorite detergent: amzn.to/3OlqzhI - The fix in the video matters more than anything else - What else do you all do to keep the dishwasher cleaning well?
I use Cascade powder which is much more economical. Having soft water also helps, being able to use smaller amounts of detergent.
I use detergent and many other products recommended by Consumer Reports Magazine
@@SilverCymbal Don’t sleep on the rinse aid
I recommend regularly cleaning the rubber seal at the bottom of the door. Start with paper towels and some dish soap. The amount of black gunk that accumulates there is incredible!
You always create useful content.
I changed the internal filter in my 15 year old whirlpool dishwasher and now the machine produces great results again.
Thanks for taking the time to create your excellent videos. 🇺🇸👍
Great vid, man!
My weekly routine is to clean the filters, then run an empty cycle with baking soda followed by an empty cycle with vinegar. I clean the filters and the chemicals clean the insides and the hoses.
And what did I do immediately after watching this video......... you guessed it!
I do it once in awhile but not routine. I need to do it on a routine basis. It wasn't horrible but it definitely needed cleaning. Thanks for the awesome reminder my friend! 👍
I’ve had my Bosch dishwasher for 12 years and do this filter clean about once a month. It’s still cleans perfectly after 12 years.
It was probably made before some new water restrictions too.
@@Warp2090 I got mine in 2020 and I clean it monthly as well, no complaints here at all.
Bosch makes great quality products
Dishwashers don’t stop cleaning. As a retired appliance tech, two issues can effect their operation.
1. A dirty filter. Too many times I would service one, and the filter had never been cleaned.
2. A dirty machine. Many I services were disgusting on the inside. Most of my customers, who thought they were cleaning it using those fancy cleaning tablets. Those are mostly perfume that do nothing if you have a dirty filter. First, clean the filter. Next, dump a 2 cups os baking soda, then 1 cup of white vinegar into the bottom of the machine. Let it fizz for about 30 seconds, then run the heavy duty or hottest cycle. This cleans and deodorizes the parts you can’t see without disassembly.
40+ yrs of experience speaking here.
did you not watch the video??? that is exactly what he said in the video.
The modern filters are so easy to get to. My Whirlpool dishwasher was built in 2005. I would have to disassemble the bottom to attempt to find the filter and step by step instructions would be necessary. It's working so well, however, that I'm reluctant to replace it with a new model that may not live up to the reliability of my oldie.
Straight to the point no long intros and sponsor products. ❤
Great advice most people simply never check. I beg my wife to simply rinse of the heavy food leftovers BEFORE she loads the dishwasher to help prevent the drain getting clogged. I always do! She said what it the point of a dishwasher? Gotta love that attitude.😢
Good luck! Because you said it, she will not do it.
I find it better to find a source of information and then “just happen” to mention or have her “find” the article.
Be well.
Thank you for this! Yes, I didn't even know it was there. Just got done cleaning the filter which wasn't too bad for something that hasn't been cleaned in at least 3 years but there was a buildup of this white chalky stuff. I presume these are dissolved minerals (we have very bad water in FL). Anyway, looking forward to seeing if it makes a difference. It seemed like my dishes were clean before but glad I got this done!
AND... periodically remove the washer arms and run water from the faucet into the center to verify that the spray jets aren't clogged.
Perfect timing, just checked mine it was nasty! Thanks 🙏
Great and IMPORTANT video. I learned the hard way. I have a GE dishwasher washer, and it stopped pumping water out. I was getting a code FTD, which means failure to drain. Luckily, it was a cheap fix. One, clean the filter as you described. It was really clogged with debris and second clean or replace the pressure sensor. The part was cheap , and the unit could easily be replaced without removing the dishwasher. All done from the front and bottom. BUT, if I had done what your video suggests and cleaned the filter regularly, the pressure sensor would probably not have gotten clogged in the first place.
Lesson learned! Many thanks for helpful videos!
i just installed a new dishwasher yesterday, and this came up posted "2 seconds ago" I was dreading it, but I clicked. Thank god it was something I was aware of. I was dreading bad news! Thanks for the scare 😀
Excellent video. I searched for a dishwasher with no filter. I must can't deal with all the little maintenence junk that fills my calendar every month. The dishwasher is nearly silent and cleans perfectly with my help.
Good advice! I don't like the thought of greasy stuff running through the system at all, so I pre-rinse and clear everything in the sink before they get put in the machine. She gives me looks & lectures, but the nozzles all spray and the filter's never dirty when it gets checked. 14 year-old Bosch.
Thanks for the video. I always knew to regularly clean the filter but forgot since we bought a new machine. I was surprised to learn that our KitchenAid has "True Self-Cleaning Filtration" that "...eliminates the need for manual filter cleanings. It continuously captures food particles, so only clean water circulates through the wash jets, then cleans itself as the dishwasher drains." Wow! Who knew?
Not sure the manufacturer is being 'sneaky' when it's in the owner's manual. 😅
It's like any other preventative maintenance that you need to perform around your home. Most owners neglect simple maintenance that ends up turning into a major cost of repair or replacement.
I clean my filter about twice per year. Still seems pretty good. (I think I have the same model as you)
Best thing I ever did was give up on dish washers and go full hand-rinse.
Worked out great since I'm a bachelor. Families may have more trouble.
Thanks for letting me know we'll be getting a new house early next year so I'll definitely remember this
Its worth noting that the dirtiness of the dishes will be a big factor in how dirty that filter gets. I rinse off all chunky bits and most cheesy stuff and anything gunky. I don't worry about getting all sauces or other easily dissolved food mess. My wife practically washes the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Cheesy stuff and other things will gunk that filter up faster compared to easily dissolved food waste. I clean ours every couple months and it doesnt look even close to as dirty as yours. With 3 girls in the house ours seems to get more hair than anything. Not saying you should clean dishes more or anything thats entirup to the user. Just note it highly determines the cycle.
I had a Kitchenaid with a 'chopper', no filter. I still had to dismantle the spray arms to get to it and clean it once a month as the mesh part behind the chopper blades would get clogged with lint-like stuff. The newer ones with the 'clean water system' you can't get to the non-removable, self cleaning mesh filter part without pulling the whole dishwasher out and dismantling it from the bottom. Eventually, these self cleaning types will clog and fail with the mesh part ripping. That's why I now have a newer Kitchenaid with the removable filter and no headaches.
This is why I love this channel
Love your concise and helpful videos...being a very long term sub, makes me happy that you are approaching 1M subs!
Looks like my Bosch. I have hard water and clean the filter with baking soda and vinegar. I also clean for debris in the pump intake. That is only slightly trickier, but my manual takes me through it.
Adding this activity to my cleaning punch list, which already has 'clean microwave filters.' - Those are the ones functioning as part of the exhaust fan as the microwave is an above-the-stove model.
Thanks.
It never occurred to me people wouldn’t know to do this! But is suppose so!
yep! pay attention to that filter
i give my dishes a quick rinse before throwing them in, just enough to get the big chunks of food off; my filter only needs occasional cleaning
the other key steps (as we all learned from Technology Connections) are to run the water til it gets hot _before_ you start the dishwasher and _always_ put some detergent in the pre-wash cup! as such, avoid the stupid pods and use box powdered dishwasher detergent
Also , check the holes in the spray arms to make sure they are clear of debris.
I actually do this once a week. It's easy enough to do.
1:30 - On the left you can see a spot where the European dishwashers have a hole for pouring in dishwasher salt for water softener rinse :)
Just found out about this about a month ago. Our brand new dishwasher smelled so bad and it was the filter. Kinda wish we kept our old one without a filter, but it didn’t match after we replaced our kitchen 🙄
My 13 year-old GE profile dishwasher is not built like this. There is a similar screen and cavity, but it is not made for quick access. In addition, there is no removable filter.
As usual Silver Cymbal coming in with game changing homeowner tips. I don't even own a home or dishwasher lol.
Don’t forget rinse aid! It actually helps keep your filter cleaner longer.
Also if your running the Eco wash all the time, then run the hot wash (70c on most machines) at least once per month. This is due to the fact oils and grease will build up internally. A hot wash will make sure it all gets broken down and sent out the waste pipe.
Hey Silver, love the channel! Just a quick question, does running hot water to the kitchen faucet first help to get more hot water in the dishwater for cleaning dishes?
Also have a suggestion for another appliance maintenance video for you... I noticed many of the newer refrigerators put the grills that dissipate heat on the floor now when they used to be on the back of the units against the wall. This causes alot of dust to build up and block air flow as you probably know. I remove the cover and clean mine every 6 months to a year. Thanks for your great videos! 👍
Most dishwashers have a heating element (like in an electric oven) that heats the washing water to a set temperature, usually hotter than typical faucet temperatures. It is not worth trying to preheat the water. However, doing hand dishes before running the dishwasher will automatically bring hot water closer to the inlet, thus saving a bit of electricity.
No debris ever goes in my dishwasher; I briefly pre-rinse everything with a scrub brush, sometimes after soaking. It is super quick and easy, and the machine cycle is simply a germ killer. Otherwise how could you leave dirty debris in a machine for days at a time, probably an insect magnet.
Every year or so I clean the inside with bleach to get rid of orange mold, around rack slides and other crevices that don't get a lot of water flow.
My filter clogged up completely. Same filter as in video. It did not drain water out so dishwasher was full of water when i opened door
i use mine for pot storage and a filing cabinet.
I’ve been cleaning my filters from day one. I also wipe the dishes clean of food crud before loading them into the dishwasher. I tell my family that it’s a dishwasher not a garbage disposal so wipe your dishes first!!!!!
Another great one my friend!
Don't have a dishwasher now, but use to and didn't know this. GREAT tip, but how did you find out about this?!
I clean the filter once a month after I found out about it a year after getting a new dishwasher
I clean mine regulalrly, but must admit, I rinse the dishes before putting them in.
Dude you're awesome 👍
I never knew 🤔, thanks!
My dishwasher is 40 years old and it works better than any new one I have seen.
I wish I had a 40 year old one lol.
@@Warp2090 and it was a scratch-and-dent buy to boot
Excellent, thanks
So sneaky they hid that information in the user manual. Im actually apalled
lol just cleaned mine yesterday
Tks SC
Thank you
I think if I actually did all the maintenance that these household appliances’ manuals recommend, it would be a full time job.
When your rinse agent is empty, run an empty cycle with no dishes and a cup of CLR. Then I run 2 quick rinse cycles. !!!Make sure there's no other detergents or chemicals inside while you do this!!!
1/2 in. water in dishwasher after a great wash, i hv squeeky clean dishes 🤔 i pre-wash
I clean mine every few months. Sounds like I should do every few weeks instead.
the water used to clean the filter could have just been used by the dishwasher
I still have a Kenmore Dishwasher that does NOT have a filter. It uses a garbage disposal like God intended. I've been horrified to find out that new dishwashers ALL have filters now. I will PAY to fix my old one rather than replace it if it ever breaks down. Anyone know of a new model that is filterless?
I insist upon rinsing dishes off immediately after use. No soaking, no filthy dishes. I rinse my filter off once every other month and it’s spotless. There might be a couple grains of sand size particles on it after two months.
Your filter is…yuck.
People, read the instruction manuals.
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Oops 🤣
if you don't wash this filter after every wash, you are a lazy person and you deserve dirty dishes...