Dishwasher Life

Choosing household appliances, buyers try to purchase reliable appliances that will work flawlessly for a long time. Dishwashers are not an exception, when selecting a “home helper”, preference is given to trusted brands responsible for the quality of products. Many are interested in what is the average life of a dishwasher, 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 declare?

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

It is very important to distinguish between two concepts - warranty and service life. The guarantee determines the time period during which the manufacturer ensures that the dishwasher meets the specific requirements for the quality of its work. If a failure occurs during the warranty time due to the fault of the seller, for example, a factory defect makes itself felt, then the company that released the equipment will repair it or refund the purchase at all.

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

The term of operation 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 Beco supply customers with equipment that can last up to 20 years.

How to increase equipment uptime?

How long the dishwasher will work is up to you. With proper care of the equipment, following the rules of its operation, the dishwashing machine can function for a very long time. To extend the life of the "home assistant", you should adhere to the following recommendations:

• Be sure to remove leftover food from the dishes. Food located on the surface of kitchen products unobstructedly clogs the drain of equipment, and this, in turn, causes malfunctions in the system. If contaminants are dried or burnt to the bottom, soak cutlery in water beforehand.
• Carefully select special detergents for dishwashers. Focus on a specific model of technology. So, Bosch machines are very susceptible to various chemical elements, so you can load exclusively specially formulated compounds into them. Extraneous cleaning products are strictly prohibited. Detergents for Indesit machines must contain salt. In addition, they include rinsing components, odor fighters and other components. Products that do not contain these substances can adversely affect the quality of the washing of such models of technology.
• Observe the limit on the volume of utensils loaded into the unit. The capacity of the dishwasher is one of the most important characteristics of the equipment. Do not overload the equipment, as this, of course, will 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 a chamber, pots and pans are best placed at the bottom, spoons, forks, plates and mugs - at the top.
• Properly choose the options of the dishwasher, depending on the degree of contamination of the dishes, equipment fullness. The functionality of modern Bosch, Electrolux, Ariston, Siemens, Indesit dishwashers is quite diverse, it requires intensive and express cleaning, it allows you to use the economical washing mode at half load, etc.Therefore, really evaluate the "front of work" and select the optimal cleaning program in each case. Do not turn on the maximum wash function for unexpressed soiling of cutlery, as the machine can 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. So the likelihood of an unpleasant odor in the system, the appearance of rust, corrosion and scale will be significantly reduced.

Remember, extend the life of the equipment in your power. Be sure to take care of the dishwasher, purchase special detergents, follow all the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the maximum load and choosing a cleaning program.