dishwashing Help & Advice

• September 22nd, 2025
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• Posted in advice centre, cooking, dishwashing, laundry

The Impact of Hard Water on Household Appliances

Hard water is a common issue across many areas of the UK, and it can have a serious effect on household appliances. Washing machines, dishwashers, kettles, and even fridges and coffee machines can suffer reduced efficiency, increased wear, and even premature failure due to limescale and mineral deposits. At Glotech Repairs, we’ve spent over 50 years helping homes across London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, and nationwide maintain appliances and address issues caused by hard water. Understanding how hard water affects your appliances and taking preventative action can save money, improve efficiency, and extend appliance lifespan. How Hard Water Affects Appliances 1. Washing Machines Mineral deposits can build up on heating elements, drum bearings, and internal hoses. This can cause longer drying or washing times, reduced…

• February 14th, 2022
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• Posted in dishwashing, fault codes

BOSCH Washing Machine Error Codes

If your Bosch washing machine has started to show an error code which you are unfamiliar with, then look no further. Glotech have put together an extensive list for your to understand what the error codes mean and to understand the issues with your appliance. If you are continuing to have issues with your Washing Machine, then please be sure to contact Glotech Repairs to organise an appointment with our qualified engineers. Some repairs need to be carried out by a trained professional, so if you are about to attempt a repair yourself, please be extremely careful and only do so if you are qualified. 

• December 12th, 2017
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• Posted in dishwashing

How To Load A Dishwasher Properly

Not loading a dishwasher correctly can cause a whole host of problems. Read this guide to find out how to load it for maximum cleaning performance.

• March 15th, 2017
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• Posted in dishwashing

How To Clean A Dishwasher

If you’re wondering how often you should clean out your dishwasher, and how exactly to do this, read our handy guide here.

• January 16th, 2017
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• Posted in dishwashing

Dishwasher Not Draining Solutions

Is your dishwasher not draining water? Read on to find out why this might be happening, and how to fix it.

• September 27th, 2016
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• Posted in advice centre, built in, cooking, dishwashing, laundry

The Quietest Home Appliances

If you’re looking for a quiet dishwasher or microwave, we’ve compiled a list of quiet domestic appliances to use in your kitchen or utility room.

• September 8th, 2016
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• Posted in advice centre, dishwashing

Why is My Dishwasher Not Cleaning Properly?

If you’ve noticed that the dishes loaded into your dishwasher aren’t being cleaned thoroughly, it may signal one of these faults.

• June 16th, 2016
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• Posted in advice centre, dishwashing, industry news

Men responsible for Brits foul eating habits

The nation’s eating habits have been laid bare in our latest survey, revealing that men have worse table manners than women.
Nearly half of all UK men will happily belch openly during meal-time, with a quarter of them not even bothering to close their mouths while munching.

• September 14th, 2015
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• Posted in advice centre, dishwashing

Washing Up Liquid In Dishwashers

Has washing up liquid managed to find its way into your dishwasher? Read our guide to find out what to do in this situation.

• June 19th, 2015
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• Posted in advice centre, built in, cooking, dishwashing, laundry

Being Careful About Who Repairs Your Appliances

Unfortunately not all repair companies are who they say they are and being careful about who repairs your appliances can save you both time and money.

Here’s our guide on what to look out for when making a booking for a repair and what you should expect from your next repair provider.

• December 10th, 2009
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• Posted in dishwashing

Common Dishwasher Problems and Solutions

If you’re struggling with a faulty dishwasher, read on for a list of common dishwasher faults, and their solutions.