Dishwasher Leaks
The dishwasher is one of the best inventions to have graced our homes. Now we don’t have to worry about washing a huge pile of dishes after cooking a big family meal; we can leave it to the dishwasher to do its magic.
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Get Your Dishwasher Inspected Regularly to Detect Leaks
If you’re a heavy user, regular maintenance of your dishwasher is essential. This ensures any leaks or defects are detected early before they cause major water damage to your kitchen joinery and surrounding areas.
Call the Plumber Next Door at 0422 087 065 for your dishwasher maintenance—we’ll carry out a detailed inspection and report any signs of leaks, blockages, or water build-up.
What Are the Common Causes of Dishwasher Leaks?
Clogged Dishwasher Filter
To ensure your dishwasher functions optimally, the dishwasher filter needs to be cleaned regularly, at least once a month. This prevents build-up of food residue and debris that not only affects the dishwasher’s cleaning performance but also causes leaks.
Leaking Door Seal
Over time and with repeated use, the door seal ages and becomes brittle. This leads to the door not being able to close properly and affects its ability to remain watertight.
Uneven Dishwasher
If your dishwasher isn’t level, water can pool and leak out from the dishwasher door.
Leaking Water Inlet Valve
The water inlet valve channels your home’s water supply to the dishwasher. If it’s malfunctioning, this could affect the dishwasher’s cleaning performance on top of causing a water leak.
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Not only is The Plumber Next Door a locally-based 24/7 plumbing service for Sydney’s North Shore, Northern Beaches, Eastern suburbs, and Inner West, but we are also trusted experts at dishwasher inspections and repairs for a wide range of dishwasher brands.