Why Does My Dishwasher Smell?

Keith is here to talk about your dishwasher and some odor issues that may occur.



After using your dishwasher for a couple of months, you can start to have a smell. Most of the time this smell is a sign that you need to clean your dishwasher. The cause could be because of how much hard water the property gets and there might be a buildup of minerals which can leave a smell. The other reason that it might start to smell is that some of the food particles can get caught or trapped in the dishwasher.

We recommend using Lemon Shine or Affresh as they are trusted cleaner brands that specialize in cleaning dishwashers. We highly recommend to clean your dishwasher at least every 6 months or more if you use it more frequently. Most of the time, the smell will go away and it will seem like it's a brand new machine.

If there is still an odor lurking around after cleaning it, there maybe a bigger issues. Recently, there has been reports of Bosch dishwashers having a distinct smell. Our team knows about it and the manufacturer knows about it. Both teams are working hard to figure out what the issue is so that they can fix it.

The next step is to call your manufacturer to let them know about the distinct smell. They might have tips and know of to resolve the issue. If they cannot fix it, they may even replace it. You can find the manufacturer 800 number usually on the tag in the top inside of the dishwasher door usually on the side. Make sure you right down your model number and serial number. This can usually be found on the side panel of the dishwasher door.

You can always call a technician to take a look at it. The technician will do a couple of tests and clean it for himself to diagnose the issues. If he does find an issue, he can then fix it or let you know that you may need the appliance replaced. He then can help you get started on contacting the manufacturer.

When in doubt, call it out. If you smell weird things coming from your dishwasher and if there's still odors don't hesitate to call someone.

Let us know if you have other questions.

How to Change a Refrigerator Water Filter!

Nate is here to show you how to replace water filters. Watch the video below.

Why you should replace your water filter
Changing out your water filter can keep small weird chunks out of your ice and will make your water and ice more clear. The water filter stops you from drinking some of the hard water, mineral buildup, or other chemicals that could be harmful. The filter can also protect you and your family from drinking some of the bad bacteria and microscopic organisms that can make people get sick. Some people even say that they can taste and/ or smell the water when there is a buildup of minerals in the water.

When and how to replace your water filter
Most refrigerators now a days will have a light or some type of alarm that goes off to notify you when you should change it to get fresh water. If your refrigerator does not have this capability, the rule of thumb is to change it out every 6- 12 months.

The location of the water filer can be in different locations depending on the brand and model of your refrigerator. Please see your manual to find the location. Once you find it, open pop the lid and twist the filter with a half turn and it will pop right off. After you change it, make sure to run your water 2-3 gallons to get rid of the air bubbles and get all of the sediments out. Let your ice machine make one cycle of ice and trough it out. You should be all set after this!

We definitely recommend that you should be filtering your water to not only make it taste and smell better, but because it is healthier for you. Let us know if you have any specific questions about your water filter. Find one of our locations near you to buy a new one.