Help!!!! My Dishwasher Just Exploded!

Kathy,

Sounds more like your line is clogged or your kitchen sink is clogged or very slow draining. I work at a plumbing co and just read this to the guys and they said the same thing, its not draining right or there is something wrong with the dishwasher itself. Run your sink and see if its draining slow since the dishwasher drains into same line. If not have someone come check the appliance to see why it happened. I dont think it had anything to do with the soap, because that is what I use and never had a problem. Hope this helped a little.

D.

Not really sure what to do about the dishwasher. I just want to tell you I feel your pain. My husband is currently deployed to Iraq and has been gone now for 15 months. I'm here alone with an almost 4yr old boy, a 2yr old boy and I'm currently pregnant (result of his 2 weeks home). Give yourself some credit... it's not an easy road!

T.

Hi Kathy,

So sorry about the mess - this has happened to me too. A couple of years ago, my "appliance guy" explained to me that the amount of soap needed to efficiently wash dishes, and wash clothes in washing machine is about 1/4 of what the manufacturers and soap companies claim. Apparently, using less soap keeps everything just as clean, and extends the life of the machines!
Now we use the amounts he recommended for dishwasher and washing machine. Everything comes out as clean as ever (actually, less soap scum on dishes and glasses).
I would guess that those pre-packaged amounts are really way too much for most machines.)
Good luck!
R.

I use those all the time and never have had that happen. I also use them with the Plastic Boost, it works great on cleaning up your plastic containers, etc, the sauce stains come right out of my Tupperware, Rubbermaid, and all the others. As for your dishwasher, I would call and have it serviced.

Hugs,
T.

Put about a 1/2 a cup of vinager in the dishwasher and run it again.

Hi Kathy, I use the packets all the time and havent had an issue, although your story makes me a little skeptic now. You could call the company though and they might be able to tell you what happened.Maybe someone in the factory wasnt paying attention at the job sight. They might even give you a coupon off your next box, if you dare use them again lol

A few years back I had my dishwasher repaired and I remember the man was telling me that you should only use a little dishwashing detergent...no more than a tablespoon. Even though you didn't use two packs, your dishwasher gets a build up of soap and is not good for it. Not only that, I don't trust the chemicals in that stuff. Try using less but there is stuff out there to clean the residue from detergents used in you dishwasher, I forget what it's called.

Hi Kathy

Take a deep breath...and have a suds fight with your daughter....i'm sure you will end in smiles...but to fix your problem...i don't know....i've never had that kind of issue when i use the packets...i think they work great!! is there any way dish soap got in there without you knowing about it?

good luck

M.