Do I need to shut off the water in the dishwasher?

If you carefully read the recommendations of experts, you can make sure that they all unanimously advise shutting off the water after the dishwasher is completed. But it is not surprising that most citizens neglect these tips, not imagining themselves the possible consequences of such negligence. So why do you still need to shut off the water supply in the dishwasher?

Why does the instruction require closing the tap?

In any instruction manual for washing machines it is said about the need to close the water after washing up. The thing is that the inlet-outlet valve, through which water directly passes and exits, is under pressure during operation. Pressure is the load, while the part is not designed for continuous trouble-free operation. If the valve wears out, trouble will occur.

1. The locking spring will significantly weaken, which will affect the elasticity of the membrane.

The locking spring is a device that measures the level of pressure in the tube and responds to changes. As a rule, accidents occur at night, as the pressure at this time of day rises especially. An unexpected night flood is an unpleasant event, so try to shut off the supply at least before going to bed.

2. The rubber gasket of the valve will constantly stretch, due to which it will decay and break through sooner or later. Then the flood cannot be avoided.

Attention! With uninterrupted water supply, the valve may fail even before the warranty period expires. But, nevertheless, no one will refund the cost of the repair to the client, since the manufacturing company is not responsible for damage to the valve during water supply.

The problem is complicated by the fact that in small-sized apartments, all household appliances and headsets are practically “stuck” to each other. It is not always possible to get to the crane without moving furniture and without pulling the unit out of a niche each time (and this is expensive both in effort and in time). To avoid such difficulties, taps and wires are best kept within walking distance. No one forces them to be shown, but it is quite possible to place the machine a bit away from communications, so that the necessary elements do not irritate the eye, but at the same time, they could be easily reached.

In any case, you can’t do without luck. Examples when the valves have been operating for a decade without shutting off water are indeed common and true. As well as the stories of people who have experienced an accident even with all safety precautions. However, following the operating tips is not difficult, and in which case you can at least be sure that you did everything right.

If water is blocked by laziness

In the modern rhythm of life, opening and closing the water supply several times a day can really be stressful. A special product is provided for “lazy people” - the Aquastop leak protection system.

Important! The system must protect not only the dishwasher housing itself, but also the water supply hose.

The protective mechanism is a special hose, built-in or purchased separately, which takes the pressure from the water supply. By the way, the Aquastop hose withstands pressure 7 times more than that which a conventional hose can withstand.. Inside the tube there is a special solenoid valve that reacts sharply to leaks and instantly shuts off the water supply in case of a malfunction.

The system is good in that it works even in the washing mode, so there is no need to urgently cut off the supply; Aquastop will do it on its own.

The protection system also includes a special pallet located in the depth of the MRP. It is also equipped with a water level sensor. As soon as too much fluid has accumulated in the tank, the system is activated and the water supply is suspended.

Attention! Try not to overdo it with detergents. The sensor in the pan responds not only to water, but also to foam, so if there is too much of it, the machine will stop working.

Do I need to shut off the water in the presence of Aquastop? It is desirable, since then the protective functions of the program will be much more effective.