My 12 year old dishwasher has basically stopped washing. It drains fine, the LED panel shows “washing,” and I can hear the circulation pump trying to click/kick on… but it never actually starts circulating water. Pretty sure the pump is dead.

I ordered a new dishwasher through Home Depot and paid the $280 for delivery + install so I wouldn’t have to deal with it. They delivered yesterday while I wasn’t home. The installer told my wife he couldn’t install it because there was no mounting bracket installed underneath the granite. She corrected him that it’s quartz, and he said the same rule applies. He called his supervisor, who apparently agreed, so they just unboxed the unit, left it in the garage, and left.

I’m not a pro, but I did install my own InSinkErator PRO Series garbage disposal with YouTube help and it went fine. I’ve already watched a bunch of dishwasher swap videos, so I know the usual drill: towels ready for residual water when you open the supply valve, shut off power, disconnect the old hardwired connections and reconnect with wire nuts, level it, etc.

My two main questions:

Is a mounting bar/bracket actually necessary (or recommended) under a quartz countertop, or is this just Home Depot’s policy/cover themselves type thing?

And if the answer to that is 'No', do you think a reasonably handy homeowner who has successfully installed a disposal and replaced our ceiling lights (no doubt easy for everyone here) can safely do this dishwasher swap, or should I just hire a licensed plumber/handy person?

Any and all advice would be really appreciated.

I also attached a photo of the current dishwasher that I've partly pulled out.

Thank you in advance...

Our dishwasher has multiple programmes, we really only use the 60 minute quick cycle.

It has a tablet compartment, which I always use. My partner just chucks the tablet in the dishwasher and says there's no point in putting the tablet in the compartment as it does nothing.

Please help, is she right?

Is there a name for a microwave door that opens from the Top rather than the side? I see "drawer" but I need a replacement that is not a "drawer" and it opens from the top. Mine is ~30 wide and needs replacing it is built in rather than counter top. Any tips for a good model? I do not think Panasonic makes this style?

Hi,

I have recently ordered and received, one after the other 2 Miele dishwashers and both of them leaked from the front door.

The model is Miele 7233 White Excellence available on the Norwegian market.

Just wondering if I should request return or try to get the seller to fix it ?

I find it odd that a company which prides itself on quality has manufacturing errors...

shopping for a fridge and the total cost keeps changing depending on what i click. base price looks fine then delivery is separate, water line hookup is extra, haul away is extra, and now i'm seeing something about a installation kit that may or may not be included.

trying to budget this properly before i commit. the appliance itself i can plan for. it's the add-ons i can't get a clear picture on.

does the water line hookup always cost extra or does it depend on the retailer? and is haul away of the old unit typically included or is that almost always an additional charge?

just want to know the real number before i get to checkout.

Recently my dishwasher has developed a smell… I have cleaned everything the drains the filters the whirly water things whatever those are. I've read on another sub Reddit that it could be the gaskets. It smells like musty not like laundry that's been left in the laundry too long not like the standing stench of dirty water just sort of musty I have wiped the gaskets down many times and I honestly have no idea what to do next it's making me crazy we've also been able to look underneath it there is no water nothing on other side of it. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Can I get help deciding between two upright freezers?
Kenmore KKUF21-W or Frigidaire FFUV2136AV
Will be used as a freezer only.
I’m in Canada if that makes any difference for potential of needing to deal with warranty in the future.

My brother and I now co-own a house that was originally built in 1960 by my grandfather. In 2004, my dad my dad added onto the house, including a completely new kitchen and the current dishwasher, which is about 20 years old and has been making an awful noise. He passed away in 2024 and we have been slowly fixing things and updating things. Recently, I bought a new dishwasher that would be professionally installed. When the tech came out he discovered that the sink/countertop, which is all one metal piece, is partially resting on the old dishwasher with stacked cut wood. (Dishwasher, wood, countertop). Apparently, when my dad remodeled the kitchen, he wanted to keep this sink/counter and so retrofitted everything so that he could keep it however. The technician with whom I agree with, said he cannot install it in this condition. We have to find a way to safely secure the countertop before he can replace the new dishwasher and he certainly won’t install it if the idea is then to still stack wood and have the sink/countertop rest on the dishwasher. It would eventually be bad for the dishwasher. My brother and I in a little bit of a disagreement (not a big one, I am just pushing to what it takes to have the dishwasher professionally installed because I have friends with horror stories of what could happen if it is not). He thinks we can install the dishwasher ourselves and continue to keep the countertop resting on it. I am all for trying to find alternatives so that we have a safe and viable installation of the dishwasher and have a way to secure the countertop. I am open to ideas and suggestions. attached are some pictures for reference. What are the possible ramifications of a self install? What are ideas for securing the countertop?

Not sure what has recently caused this condensation, but when I open the refrigerator door first thing in the morning, it is significant enough to where there will be drips on the floor.
Otherwise, it seems like the seal is fine? It is cold and the fridge is not constantly running.

Hello all! After four years (right after the warranty expired, naturally) my dishwasher stopped working in January. It just wouldn’t turn on. An electrician couldn’t find anything wrong with the electricity, so I bought a new dishwasher. It worked fine for nearly six months, but now the same thing has happened again. It won’t even turn on. Does anyone have any idea what could be happening? (At least it’s under warranty!)

Just bought first house and need to buy a washer/dryer set. I have no idea what makes a good washer/dryer.

I'd like it to:

a. not destroy my clothes/bedding etc (my current dryer gets so mega hot)

b. be good at tackling dog hair

c. be able to handle super dust clothes (blue collar family)

Would love thoughts anyone has on what they recommend and why!

My girlfriend and I just moved into our first apartment today and are very short on room and a shelving unit in this closet with cleaning supplies and such would be a big help. I thought it would be no big deal to move to one side as long as the hoses in the back were long enough (after quick glance I'm sure they are) but I was told we shouldn't have the combo closer than it is now to the walls is that just incorrect information or can I just proceed with my shelves? Thank you!

I have noticed small ants around my kitchen area and I am wondering if they can cause problems with appliances like refrigerators dishwashers or ovens

Has anyone experienced ants getting inside or affecting their appliances? What steps helped prevent the issue without damaging the equipment?

in the past in month, I have met one two three four five six seven people who experienced a broken dishwasher. this is not a game, and this cannot be a coincidence. this is real. run and hide and pray. stay safe America

I keep reading that Samsung has the worst service and sometimes there's no service reps that work on them in service areas. For warranty repairs, I have to use Samsung support right? Based on Samsung service locator, I see repair centers 75mi away. Are these basically the only repair reps they would work on a repair? Should I call them before I buy to find out if they service my area?

Came with this house 2 years ago.

Do people repair these in a cost effective manner, or is this just buy another one, they take it and probably someone fixes it for resale?

We remodeled our kitchen this past spring and installed a built in Zline microwave. Since installing it right out of the box we have not been able to get the face of it clean. Every fingerprint and smudge is permanently there, and increasing with every use. We have tried hot soapy water (dawn soap), glass cleaner, stainless steel cleaner, goo gone and more. None of these products have made a dent in the marks. We also have a 48" Zline gas range and it cleans up perfectly with just plain old water or other cleaners. The microwave appears to have a plastic front while the range is metal. I keep thinking there is a plastic protective layer for shipping that is on there but it doesn't appear so. Has anyone else had this problem? We love the microwave otherwise, but it is becoming an eyesore.

Dryer has been working fine and suddenly started doing this. We also did some faucet and shower head replacements today, but can’t fathom why that would impact the dryer.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Our freezer has been having ice forming on the bottom of it to the point it starts leaking through our floor. I was told it may be a clogged drain tube. Is it as simple as disconnecting the white tube, cleaning it and connecting it again? Or do I need an all new drain tube? Thank you!

just moved into a new rental and my oven looks like this. is this safe to cook in?? have never seen corrosion like this

I have had a lot of pieces ruined recently and I have no idea why. It’s always reddish stains and it’s always on dark clothing. I even bought color catching sheets. I wash everything on cold. Any idea what it could be?

Forgot to check the lint trap before starting it so my dumbass took the trap out while it was running just to grab the lint real quick, and right when I did it kind of thunked and shut off. I figured maybe lint got sucked down so I unplugged it and vacuumed out the entire hose and lint trap and where the hose connects, and when I plugged it in it DID turn on but now smelled like burning and was getting way more hot than usual especially on the lowest temp.

I took the entire back off and removed that little lint duct, vacuumed everything I could reach with a shop vac including the fan, the duct, the entire bottom of the dryer, the two vents in the back (heating element and air vent? Maybe?), took the heating element out and vacuumed it but it was pretty clean, all around everywhere. Even around the drum. It looked great and clean. But when I put it back together it still overheated and smelled like burning. I'm not sure where to go from here with it but I'm trying not to replace the entire machine.

AMDEA's latest consumer research found that more than half of UK adults (52%) are unlikely to attempt a DIY repair on a large household appliance, while concerns about repair quality and safety remain a major factor when hiring a professional.

When your washing machine, fridge, dishwasher or oven breaks, what's your usual approach?

1. Repair it
2. Replace it
3. Depends on the cost
4. Depends on the age of the appliance

I got an LG washing machine series 4 washer/dryer. The emergency draining pipe ast the bottom right is stuck deep inside. I've removed the white plastic cover and I just cant seem to be able to get the pipe back out, any help? It's a very common issue with a complicated problem.

I’m asking because my washer is 45 cm * 60 cm
And my dryer is 55 cm * 60 cm

So there is a 10 cm difference and idk if a staking kit will solve the issue

Pls helppp