We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

The on/off button in my dishwasher doesn't work?

Has anyone encountered this problem with the on/off button in the dishwasher?

I push the button, but when I release it, the button also lets loose. In the end, I had to use the cello tape to wrap around the button in order to keep up the pressure. Only then did the dishwasher begin to operate. But obviously I have to find the solution.

What should I do?

Thank you very much.

Comments

  • diable
    diable Posts: 5,258 Forumite
    Looks like the switch mechanism has failed, you may need to get the switch replaced. What make and model is the DW and is it still in warrantee?
  • Thank you for your prompt reply. Mine is a Zanussi, which is rather old and out of warranty.

    I suppose the minimum fee would be at least 50-60£ (including the call-out fee).

    Therefore I'm thinking of buying a new dishwasher with a budget of £200. Do you think £200 can buy me a decent one, at this time of the year?
  • keystone
    keystone Posts: 10,916 Forumite
    Why on earth would you pay £ 60 for somone to come and fit a switch?

    Buy one yourself and fit it yourself or get your handy mate to do it!

    Cheers
    The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has it's limits. - Einstein
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 353.7K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.1K Spending & Discounts
  • 246.8K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 603.3K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.2K Life & Family
  • 260.9K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.