Common causes of dishwashing machine leakage

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In the fast-paced modern life, The Dishwasher quietly assume the responsibility of cleaning dishes, so that we can enjoy more leisure time from the tedious household chores. However, when the problem of leakage quietly come, it will break the harmony and beauty of life. Don’t worry, we’ll delve into the common causes of dishwasher leaks and offer practical tips for keeping your kitchen dry.

1、Sealing problems

(1). the door seal is aged or damaged

①.Cause of damage of door seal

The Dishwasher door seal acts as a strong line of defense to keep water out. But with the passage of time, long-term and water vapor, oil and frequent opening and closing action confrontation, the door seal rubber material will gradually lose elasticity, cracking, deformation and so on.

②.Screening methods

Carefully observe the edge of the door seal, if there are obvious cracks, wrinkles or deformation, it means that the door seal has been injured, the need to replace the door seal in time to restore its sealing performance.

(2) .Improper installation of the sealing strip

①.The influence of the installation quality of the sealing strip on the sealing effect

The installation quality of the sealing strip directly affects the sealing effect of the dishwasher. If, during installation, the seals don’t fit properly into the frame and there are cracks or wrinkles, water can leak out of these cracks like a crafty thief.

②.Screening methods

Touch the sealing strip with your hand and feel whether there are uneven or gap. If the problem is found, just readjust the position of the sealing strip to ensure that it closely fits the door frame, it can effectively prevent water leakage.

2、 “Breakdowns” in the intake and drainage systems

(1). loose connection of inlet pipe

①.Causes of inlet pipe looseness

The water inlet pipe, as a bridge between dishwasher and water source, its stability is very important. If the connection is loose, this may be due to the installation of staff did not tighten, or in daily use, dishwasher vibration, pulling and other reasons.

②.Screening methods

Check the connection between the water inlet pipe and the faucet and the dishwasher inlet carefully. If it is found to be loose, just tighten it with the appropriate tool.

(2). clogged or broken drains

①.Performance of drainpipe failure

The drain pipe, is responsible for the dishwasher waste water discharge, it is like an unimpeded river, so that the smooth flow of waste water to the distance. However, food debris, oil, etc. , like trash and silt in a river, can build up in the pipes and form blockages. If the drain isn’t flowing properly, waste water can build up inside the dishwasher and eventually spill over into other areas, leaving a mess in the kitchen.

②.Screening methods

Check the drain for visible blockages. If so, clean the drain with a professional pipe cleaner. If cracks or breakages are found, replace the drain.

3、Damaged internal fittings

(1) .float switch failure

①.Possible causes of float switch failure

The float switch, is controls the dishwasher water level the important sentry, it always sensed the water level the change and the control enters the water and the drainage. However, if the float switch gets stuck in food debris, or if it is damaged, it can not accurately sense the water level, causing the water to overflow and bring a“Flood” to our lives.

②.Screening methods

Open the dishwasher door, find the float switch, and check for foreign matter. If there is, clean up can be; if the float switch damage, you need to replace the new switch.

(2). the spray arm is loose and damaged

①.Possible causes of spray arm damage

Spray arm in high-speed rotation, if the seal ring aging or installation is not firm, water will be sprayed from the interface, the formation of water leakage. In addition, sharp utensils, if improperly placed, may scratch the spray arm, causing it to break.

②.Screening methods

In the inspection, we check the spray arm and dishwasher connection is loose. If found loose, we only need to tighten it, so that the spray arm to return to a stable rotation. If the spray arm is damaged, just like a punctured car tire, we need to replace the new spray arm, so that the dishwasher to restore a strong water spray capacity.

Conclusion

The dishwasher leak problem, although will bring some trouble to our life, like a sudden storm, disrupted our originally calm rhythm of life. But as long as we understand the common causes, and master the corresponding investigation and solution, like with a magic key, can easily resolve this hidden danger.