Why does my Smeg dishwasher keep pumping out and will not start a cycle?

That behavior often means the anti-flood protection has tripped because water has reached the tray in the base. Something is leaking, whether a hose, a seal or suds from the wrong detergent. The leak needs to be found and fixed, and the tray dried, before the machine will run normally again.

Our Peachland dishwasher leaves a gritty film. Is it broken?

Not necessarily. Grit usually comes from well sediment or a clogged filter. Clean the filter and check your whole-house filter first. If the film continues, we can check whether the inlet valve screen is restricting water.

Rust stains appeared in our Polkton dishwasher. Is the tub rusting through?

Usually the color comes from iron in the water, not from the tub. Stainless and plastic tubs do not rust that way, though chipped racks can. We inspect the tub and racks and tell you plainly what we find.

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Smeg Dishwashers: What We Check First

Smeg dishwashers are built along European lines. Most are 24-inch built-in units, many fully integrated behind a custom cabinet panel, with a stainless tub, a fine filter assembly in the sump, a circulation pump with a heating element, and a separate drain pump. Many models also include anti-flood protection: a tray in the base with a float switch that shuts the machine down and runs the drain pump if water collects there.

Water in the base tray triggering the anti-flood float switch
Drain pump jammed by glass or debris from the sump
Heating element or circuit failing, leaving dishes cold and wet
Door springs and hinges wearing under heavy custom panels

The full explanation, including what you can safely check yourself and when repair beats replacement, is in our Smeg dishwasher repair guide.

Sediment, Iron and the Dishwasher Inlet

Well water around Peachland and Polkton can carry fine sediment that settles in the dishwasher's inlet valve screen. As the screen clogs, the dishwasher takes in less water and dishes come out with a gritty film or food left on. Iron may leave rust-colored stains on the tub, racks and dishes, even when the dishwasher itself is fine.

Start with the parts you can reach. Turn the dishwasher off at its switch or breaker, remove the bottom rack, and rinse the filter at the base of the tub. Check whether a whole-house filter is overdue for a change, since a clogged one can lower the pressure reaching the kitchen. If the house has a water softener or iron filter, confirm it is working.

Our technician measures the fill, inspects the inlet valve, tests the drain pump and wash motor, and looks for leaks under the tub. If the valve or a pump needs replacing and is not on hand, we tell you the timing and the price before ordering.