Your dishwasher is a miracle appliance until it starts making your glasses look cloudy or your dishes smell not so clean. There’s one overlooked part that can really mess things up if it’s not ...

Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Dryers that don’t dry, vacuum cleaners that don’t clean, and air conditioners that don’t cool may all be plagued by the same ...

Dryers that don’t dry, vacuum cleaners that don’t clean, and air conditioners that don’t cool might be plagued by the same problem: a clogged or dirty filter. To keep many appliances in tip-top shape, ...

Is your dishwasher stinky? Are you finding bits of food left on your dishes after a wash? Do your dishes feel gritty? Before you call for a repair or write an angry letter to Whirlpool and cc your ...

A dishwasher filter traps bits of food to help prevent clogs in the main drain line. The filter needs special attention to remove stuck-on food and can be cleaned with vinegar. Soak the filter in a ...

Most modern dishwashers have one important part that needs regular cleaning. I asked an expert about how and how often to do it. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing ...

Dishwasher filters are durable and typically only need replacing if they’re cracked, warped, or no longer trapping food debris. Cleaning the filter weekly or monthly, based on usage, keeps your ...

The dishwasher is a hard-working member of any busy household, yet it is often overlooked during your weekly cleaning chores. In case you were wondering, yes, you really need to be cleaning your ...