Is Your Dishwasher Failing to Dry the Dishes?

The Possible Reasons for This Explained by a Reputable Appliance Repair Service Provider

The whole point of having a dishwasher is to get your dishes clean and dry without having to spend any time and effort on doing that. So, if your washer is no longer drying the dishes, you may have an issue to deal with or just do something differently. So, before calling a professional appliance repair service provider, try to do some of the things we have listed below.

Keep the rinse aid reservoir full – If you never have used a rinse aid in your dishwasher, the fix could be as easy as putting some in the reservoir. Most of the rinse aids are advertised as cleaning agents that make the dishes shinier, but they actually help a lot with the drying process too. When released into the appliance, a rinsing aid makes the dishes water repellent, which makes the water dry up more effectively.

What’s in the dishwasher? – Separate the glassware and the plastic dishes and wash them in different loads. Glass retains heat well, which helps it dry efficiently, but plastic is not so great at retaining heat. For that reason, you will see little drops of water after you unload those dishes. Another way to ensure a more efficient wash is to load the dishwasher properly. Cups and bowls should face down so they don’t end up filling with dirty water.

Adjust cleaning time – Newer dishwashers have sensors built-in that sense how clean the dishes inside are and adjust the cleaning time accordingly. Cleaner dishes get shorter cleaning time at lower temperatures, which can lead to less efficient drying. There are also some eco-friendly settings that typically speed up the washing cycle. For that reason, you have to be aware of your dishwasher settings. Also, a great thing to remember is that loading the washer with dirtier dishes is better. Just put food leftovers in the trash and load, without rinsing.

Is the water temperature high enough? – Another reason for your wet dishes can be the water in the machine. Dishwashers tend to heat the water up to 130-170 degrees. It’s crucial to get the water to that temperature so it does the job right. A tip you should try in winter is to run hot water before starting the dishwasher. This will help heat the water faster so that the temperature can get hot enough to dry the dishes.

If any of those tips doesn’t work, turn to a professional appliance repair service provider, such as AAA Appliance Clinic. I am based in Lake Balboa, CA and you can reach me at (818) 334-8388.