Stinky Dishwasher.

Rikki

candyblue wrote: »

Not as far as I know as it only smells when I open the door really

I have a simular problem with mine even after cleaning out the filter. The only thing I can think of doing next is checking and cleaning the waste hose. Not a job I'm looking forward too.

patchwork_cat

have you wiped around the seal and particularly the seal at the bottom of the door?

Stephen_Leak

JenniO wrote: »

is there a leak somewhere in the back?

Leave me out of this.

onlyoneme

I tried the lemon, finish dishwasher cleaner, but still smell.....!

please could someone help. What can I do, I always rinse the dishes before putting them as well (however the kids and hubby just put them in without me knowing.....)

anyone have any idea?

Penelope_Penguin

Hi there! We have an older thread on just this subject, so I'll add your question to that so that you can browse the suggestions there

Penny. x

cwhitty

I have been a handyman for many years and sometimes dishwashers stink so bad because they are not draining properly. When this happens the water drains but all of the food debris is captured in the drainage pipe. Have someone pull off your drainage pipe and make sure it is clear and free flowing. This will greatly improve your dishwashers performance. If you have an old dishwasher you may just need to get a new drainage pipe. Also always remember you need to run your disposal after each load of dishes. Hope this helps I really liked the lemon idea and will have to use it.

Evtilsley

Last night did an intensive wash highest temp setting with a glug of thick bathroom bleach. Miles better result than the previous wash