Why is my Dishwasher not Working?

Investing in a dishwasher for your Nairobi home saves time and water, but when glasses come out cloudy, plates retain food particles, or water pools at the bottom, your unit needs attention. Before replacing your unit, understand that most dishwasher issues stem from hard water deposits, spray arm clogs, or worn pumps.

1. Blocked Spray Arm Jets

Over time, bone fragments, rice grains, and hard water limescale accumulate inside the tiny nozzles of the upper and lower spray arms. When jets get blocked, water pressure drops significantly.

DIY Solution: Unclip the spray arms, inspect the jet holes, and use a toothpick or wire pin to clear debris under running tap water.

2. Clogged Sump Filter at the Base

The mesh filter at the bottom of the tub prevents food particles from entering the drain pump. In many households across Lavington and Karen, failure to clean this filter leads to standing dirty water and unpleasant odors.

3. Limescale Build-Up from Hard Municipal Water

Nairobi’s tap water contains high levels of dissolved minerals. Without dishwasher salt or regular descaling, heating elements become encrusted in white scale, drastically reducing water heating efficiency.

4. Defective Water Inlet Valve or Wash Pump

If your dishwasher hums but fails to fill with water, or completes cycles without circulating water, the inlet valve or main circulation motor may have failed electronically.