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DIY & Home Improvement

NYC_SKP

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1. If she/he runs, then I think you should try being nicer to him/her.

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Tue Sep 25, 2012, 08:51 PM

Sep 2012

I'm the dishwasher in my house, I don't want to be replaced!

On a serious note, if you can do a bit of research on your current model, you might be able to calculate with some certainty how much energy and water you might save with a newer one. Also, some utility companies offer incentives to replace old appliances with new EnergyStar models.

It might make sense, especially if you use it a lot, to replace it, but sustainability and economic arguments can also be made in favor of sticking with your current unit.

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When is it time to replace the dishwasher? [View all] hedgehog Sep 2012 OP

If she/he runs, then I think you should try being nicer to him/her. NYC_SKP Sep 2012 #1

clean it. mopinko Sep 2012 #2

If you have a lot of money, whenever you redo the kitchen again Warpy Sep 2012 #3

You could try a different soap. If that doesn't work, The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2012 #4

It all depends on the years used mablemacaulay Dec 2013 #5

It may just be a small problem no need for replacement right away Handyman John Mar 2014 #6