Comments from another article have ventured into the subject of whether you can connect a dishwasher to the hot water instead of cold. This doesn’t appear to be a clear-cut yes or no answer and there is conflicting advice even from dishwasher manufacturers with some claiming it’s more economical, and others saying it’s better to run a dishwasher using cold water.
Which is the best dishwasher detergent?
July 27, 2009 By 6 Comments
If you are wondering which is the best dishwasher detergent then the information is available at Which? They’ve reviewed and tested 27 dishwasher detergents (so far) and although I can’t just publish their results because of copyright issues they do publish some helpful miscellaneous information to non members. Anyone wanting to take advantage of their 30 day trial offer can also read all the full reports online.
Installing a washing machine or dishwasher in basement
June 8, 2009 By 4 Comments
Can a washing machine (or dishwasher) pump up from a basement up to the grate?
There’s no guarantee any washing machine will pump this far up as they are all only designed to pump a few feet. Most will pump higher, but at a reduced rate. There’s no need for manufacturers to make any washing machine pump capable of pumping that high so they don’t. I would expect a dishwasher could fare even worse.
Is your washing machine or dishwasher connected to the plumbing properly? Are you sure?
January 8, 2008 By 11 Comments
I’ve just uploaded an important article to my main Washerhelp site which concerns us all. It describes how any one of us could be inadvertently contributing to damaging the environment if someone connects, or has previously connected any part of our plumbing incorrectly. If they have, you will not know about it unless you check (there are instructions on how to check later). This could have happened before you moved in but unfortunately it’s the present householder who is responsible for putting it right. The good news is it shouldn’t be too difficult in most cases.
