We see a lot of broken dishwashers, some beyond economical repair, because of people using dishwasher tablets. It's a problem related to living in East Lancashire where the water is extrememly soft. So if you live in a soft water area... listen up! Why are dishwasher tablets so evil?
1. They are too big
2. They are too soapy
3. They contain salt
Too Big
There are way too big for soft water areas. Unless you have a full load of stuff caked in grease there is just too much detergent there. And if you have a slimline dishwasher!!!
The problem with tablets for your dishwasher, when you live in the Burnley/Pendle area, is that they are too big! Especially if you have a slimline dishwasher.
3 They contain salt.
Dishwasher salt is a vital when you live in a hard water area. It does an important job of softening the water so the dishwasher can wash probably. When you live in a soft water area, you need to adjust the dishwasher so it doesn't use as much (if any) salt. Most dishwashers will be set at around level four by the manufactuer when the appliance is new. In soft water areas like East Lancashire, you need to adjust this down to zero! Personally... I would never use salt at all! And these is why dishwasher tablets are evil. They contain salt! 3in1, 4in1, built-in salt-action? Well, that's all great, except if you don't want any salt, tought! It's a built in action.
The solution?
Do you wash wise? Sensibly? Economically? Safely?
We have been repairing and selling appliances for over 35 years. Every day we are in customer's houses (about 8 a day) having to educate people about how to use their appliances wisely. Why not use our wisdom? It's not gospel. If you do have any contradictory arguments, we'd love to hear them. Please use the comments button beneath any post.
