grossenbol

The bloody dishwasher packed in today. Anyone any ideas on how to fix !!
It is a Bosch which we brought over from Scotland and has been ok up till now. Wouldn't drain, so we cleaned all filters etc, still no joy, so stripped it down to where the pump is and the propeller thingy had a rubber band very loosely around it, took it out and motor just clicking but not actually working, looked up a video of it on Bosch website and didn't look as if they'res had arubber band on it. So anyone know if that band drives the pump somehow and how to put it on. Must belong there somewhere as i couldn't see how a rubber band could go through 2 filters lol. Thx in advance.

Deedee13

[oh the joys of rubber gloves and if all else fails... palmolive is also good for the hands..

do wot were doing... hand washing for the time being...

Cant rain all the time2

Hi I am a white goods engineer and very familiar with Bosch dishwashers. The pump impellor should not have anything wrapped around it. Have you removed the pump from the machine? If you have, the piece of rubber is probably the seal that seals the pump housing. The pump impellor should turn smoothly but will feel 'spring loaded' due to the magnet effect from the coil. They are normally pretty reliable and draining problems are normally down to the impellor getting jammed by a piece of broken glass or a piece of food.

If the pump has failed they are around $60.

Hope this helps.

MarkMC

Thats good timing if you ask me, what a good way to pay for their stay

h1tvd

Hi Fiona

No idea on how to fix the dishwasher, just wanted to say good luck with the inlaws!! Kids must be excited - its great to see the grandparents.

Tracy x

Hutch

May I ask you, as a man at the coal face - which brand of dishwashers/washing machines you consider to be the most reliable?

Nu-Shooz

Hutch my OH repairs all white goods and he recommends all German makes such as Bosch, AEG are the best. Quite expensive but worth every penny. Also Miele.

UK-2-OZ

Hey don't worry I can send you my kids around they will wash up for free board, just promise you will keep them until they are 21 and can leave home

grossenbol

Thx guys for the replies, looks like it's a new pump then , bah !!! Good advice 'Can't Rain' thx, oh and hi Tracy, hope u r all well !!!