Troubleshooting an AEG Dishwasher
AEG is one of Britain’s most popular makes of dishwashers. The name stands for Allgemeine Elektricitats-Gesellschaft, the name of the brand’s German founding company back in 1887. The AEG trademark has belonged to Electrolux since 1994, but still holds a reputation for quality at a mid-range pricepoint.
Life with an AEG dishwasher is generally smooth sailing, but there comes a day when any appliance can run aground. With a dishwasher it’s frustrating and annoying when you reach the end of the day and discover your dishwasher is not working properly and you’re left with the post-dinner clean-up becoming a manual chore.
Before you end up with dish-pan hands, take stock of your troublesome dishwasher and see if you can fathom what the problem is.
First check whether there is an error code displaying on the control panel of your malfunctioning AEG dishwasher. These AEG error codes are indicators pointing towards the potential cause of your AEG dishwasher’s problem. Make a note of the code and, if you have an instruction manual explaining the error codes and their meanings, look it up.
The manual will probably suggest some simple fixes and troubleshooting advice, such as cleaning the filter. You can also try resetting the dishwasher by turning it off at the mains, waiting a few minutes and then turning it back on.
If this doesn’t help it means you’ll need a professional appliance repair technician to diagnose and fix the problem with your AEG dishwasher. Call up Capital Repairs and, if you can, give us the error code.
Typical AEG Dishwasher Problems
In our experience as experts in the diagnosis and repair of AEG dishwasher problems, there are several common culprits that tend to crop up regularly. These include:
- Drainage Issues: This is a frequent offender. You might find standing water at the bottom of the tub after a cycle. This can be due to a blocked drain pump, a kinked or clogged drain hose, or even a blocked filter.
- Water Inlet Problems: If your dishwasher isn’t filling properly, or at all, the issue could lie with the water inlet valve, a blocked inlet hose, or low water pressure.
- Heating Problems: Dishes coming out wet or not properly cleaned could indicate a faulty heating element or a problem with the thermostat.
- Spray Arm Issues: If the spray arms are clogged with food debris or limescale, they won’t be able to effectively distribute water, leading to poor cleaning results. Sometimes, the spray arms themselves can become damaged and need replacement.
- Soap Dispenser Malfunctions: A dispenser that doesn’t open or release detergent correctly will obviously impact cleaning performance. This could be a mechanical issue or a problem with the dispenser’s solenoid.
- Control Panel Issues: Sometimes, the control panel might become unresponsive, display erratic behaviour, or fail to start a cycle. This could be due to a software glitch or a more serious hardware problem.
- Leaks: Water pooling around your dishwasher is a clear sign of a leak. This could originate from a faulty door seal, a damaged hose, or even an internal component.
If your AEG dishwasher is displaying any of these symptoms, call in professional help.
AEG Dishwasher Parts Replaced
The average lifespan of an AEG dishwasher is around 10 years, but this is dependent on how well maintained it is. It’s important to get worn out or faulty parts replaced and error codes resolved as soon as possible.
If you want to get your money’s worth out of your AEG dishwasher and have it continue to clean your dirty dishes and cutlery effectively then you need to put in a little effort with maintenance – mainly regular cleaning.
For optimal performance clean the filters on your AEG dishwasher after each use, and now and again detach and rinse the spray arms with hot water to prevent blockages. Limescale and grease are the biggest enemies of your AEG dishwasher, so every couple of week’s its advisable to run the machine through a long, hot programme (or on some AEG machines the Machine Care programme) to keep the interior clean.
Always use the recommended cleaning products and detergents in your dishwasher, along with salt and rinse aid as suggested in your user manual, to suit the water quality.
When your dishwasher does, inevitably, let you down there’s no need to panic. Repairs by a qualified, professional engineer are only a phone call away and will get your machine back on track to see out its lifespan.
AEG Dishwasher repair experts, Capital Repairs, operate across all London boroughs and home counties including East London, Essex, Hertfordshire, North London, North West London, South East London, South London, South West London, Surrey, and West London. Our repair services include all household appliances including washing machines, tumble dryers, electric cookers, gas cookers, fridge freezers, microwaves and vacuums. Get in touch with us at Capital Repairs by calling us on 02084 293727 or sending us a message via our Contact Us page.
