What should I do if The Dishwasher leaks electricity?

Upgrading your appliances can rejuvenate not only your home’s aesthetics but also its functionality. At QG Appliances 4 Less Springdale, we provide an extensive selection of open box, scratch, and dented appliances that offer both quality and value. Serving not just Springdale but also nearby cities like Fayetteville, Rogers, Bentonville, and Lowell.

Imagine coming home at the end of a long day exhausted, looking forward to a few minutes of free time in the dishwasher. But just as his fingers were about to press the start button, a terrible thought crossed his mind: would the dishwasher leak electricity and give him an electric shock? Do Not Panic! In this post, I'll share a series of practical ways to turn your dishwasher into a safe, safe place to run your kitchen.

(1)、Check the power supply

Power is the dishwasher's source of energy, if anything goes wrong, the risk of leakage increases. Do a good job of power screening, can nip the danger in the bud.

1. socket check

①. Appearance View: the normal socket surface is smooth and flat, socket and plug connection is tight without loose. If the socket has scorched, deformation marks, like skin injury suppuration, indicating that the internal has been seriously damaged, is the leakage of high-risk areas, must be replaced immediately. For example, some old socket, due to long-term use, the internal metal aging loose, resulting in poor contact spark, scorch socket surface, this situation must be renewed in time.

②. Professional testing: if in doubt about the safety of the socket, you can use a professional socket detector. Insert the detector into the socket, and judge whether the socket is normal according to the indicator light. If the detector shows abnormal, such as poor grounding, fire line zero line, etc. , should be timely contact professional electrician maintenance, do not handle by themselves, so as to avoid electric shock accident.

2.power cord inspection

①. Skin inspection: carefully examine the power cord skin, can not have damage, cracking. Even a needle-point-sized breakage can expose the internal wires, increasing the risk of leakage. For example, The Dishwasher moving process, the power cord was furniture corner scratch, there may be skin damage. Once found broken, do not use tape simply wrapped, this can only be temporary emergency, can not fundamentally solve the problem, should be replaced as soon as possible new power cord.

②. Bending inspection: power line excessive bending, twisting will damage the internal wire, affecting the insulation performance. When in use, the power cord should be allowed to stretch naturally to avoid being squeezed by heavy objects or wrapped around other objects. For example, don't wrap the power cord around the dishwasher leg, and don't pile up junk on the power cord.

(2)、Flood prevention

Water is a good helper for dishwashers, but if not properly managed, it can also become an accessory to electricity leakage. Good flood prevention can effectively reduce the probability of leakage.

1.interface inspection

①. Check the water inlet pipe: before using The Dishwasher, check the connection of the water inlet pipe with the dishwasher and the faucet is tight. If the connection is loose, water will seep through the cracks and flow into the dishwasher, damaging electrical components. Can be used to gently shake the water inlet pipe, check whether there are signs of loosening. If looseness is found, tighten the connecting nut in time.

②. Drain pipe inspection: Drain pipe to ensure unimpeded, and with the dishwasher drain connection is firm. If the drain is clogged, water can accumulate in the dishwasher, increasing the risk of electrical leakage. Can be regularly rinsed with clean water drain, remove the blockage. At the same time, check the drainage pipe whether there is damage, aging, if there should be timely replacement.

2.environmental clean up

①. Stay away from water: keep dry around the dishwasher and away from sinks, faucets, and other sources of water. Do not place buckets, basins and other containers of water at the edge of the sink to prevent water from splashing onto the dishwasher. For example, when The Dishwasher is working, do not wash vegetables at the sink, to avoid splashing to the dishwasher socket or power cord.

②. Well-ventilated: choose a well-ventilated location for the dishwasher and avoid installing it in a damp, enclosed corner. Good ventilation speeds up the release of moisture from the dishwasher and reduces the risk of electrical components becoming damp. Create a space around the dishwasher to allow air to circulate.

(3)、Drying maintenance

Wet conditions can accelerate the aging of dishwasher electrical components and damage to insulation, increasing the possibility of leakage. Good dry maintenance, dishwasher can create a safe Harbor.

1.post-processing

①. Open the door: Every time after using the dishwasher, open the door in time, so that the natural distribution of water vapor out of the interior. Like opening a window in a humid room, it can quickly reduce the humidity inside a dishwasher. Generally open the hatch 1-2 hours, until the internal completely dry before closing.

②. Wipe down moisture: wipe down the inside of the dishwasher with a clean, dry cloth to remove water droplets and residual moisture, especially around electrical components and sealants. These places are easy to seeper, if not wiped in time, it will breed bacteria, while increasing the risk of leakage.

2.regular maintenance

①. Clean Filter: Dishwasher filter is prone to accumulation of food debris and dirt, if not cleaned in time, will affect the smooth drainage, leading to water accumulation in the dishwasher. Remove the filter regularly and rinse with clean water to remove the impurities. Generally clean once a week filter, can be adjusted according to the frequency of use.

②. Check the sealing strip: the sealing strip can prevent water from the dishwasher door leakage, but also can play a certain role in moisture. Regularly check whether the sealing strip is in good condition, with or without aging, cracking. If problems are found, replace the sealing strip in time to ensure good sealing performance.

(4)、Abnormal monitoring

Dishwasher in the running process, if there is abnormal sound or phenomenon, may be a precursor of leakage. Timely monitoring of anomalies can enable us to identify problems in advance and take measures.

1.sound discrimination

①. Humming abnormal: Dishwasher normal operation, humming sound smooth law. If the buzzing suddenly increased, may be motor, pump and other components failure, resulting in abnormal current, increasing the risk of leakage. At this point should immediately stop using the dishwasher, cut off the power supply, contact professional maintenance personnel to check the maintenance.

②. Crackle: the crackle indicates that there may be electrical components short circuit, poor contact and other problems inside the dishwasher, which is a very dangerous signal, is likely to cause leakage. Once heard the crackling sound, to quickly press the stop button, do not try to troubleshoot their own, so as to avoid electric shock accident.

2.visual observation

Shell charged: gently touch the back of the hand dishwasher shell (note not to touch directly with the palm to avoid electric shock) , if there is hemp hemp feeling, shell charged, may be leakage. At this point should immediately stop using, cut off the power supply, and contact professional maintenance personnel to deal with.

Have Burnt Smell: if in the process of using smell burnt smell, may be dishwasher internal electrical components due to overheating and burned, this situation is easy to cause leakage and fire. Should quickly cut off the power supply, open doors and windows ventilation, away from the dishwasher, and timely contact the maintenance personnel.

Conclusion

To prevent dishwasher leakage, we need to check from the power supply, flood prevention, drying maintenance and abnormal monitoring, and so on, do a good job in every detail. As long as we master these practical methods, we can minimize the risk of leakage and enjoy the convenience and comfort of dishwashers. Let us guard the security of the kitchen with action, open a new chapter of a better kitchen life!