The Dishwasher That Needed Frequent Repairs

“It felt like the dishwasher had turned into a money pit.”

That’s how a family in Anna Nagar, Chennai, described their frustrating experience with frequent appliance breakdowns.

“Every two months, either the spray arms would clog, or the filter would stop working,” the homeowner said. “At one point, we even considered replacing the entire machine.”

Plates came out streaked with white marks, glasses looked cloudy, and utensils lost their shine. Service technicians kept pointing to the same problem — scaling caused by salty borewell water.

“The funny thing was, the dishwasher was new. We couldn’t understand why it was giving trouble so early,” he recalled.

A Dishwasher Struggling Against Salty Water. Why?

We asked:
 “Have you checked the TDS of your inlet water?”

The family admitted they had only tested the drinking water, not the water used for appliances. A quick test revealed TDS levels above 1200 ppm, far higher than what dishwashers are designed to handle.

When salty, mineral-heavy water enters a dishwasher, it causes multiple issues:

  • Scale builds up inside spray arms, reducing water pressure

  • Filters clog more quickly, disrupting the cleaning cycle

  • Heating elements develop white crusts, lowering efficiency

  • Dishes come out looking streaky instead of clean

  • Over time, internal parts corrode, leading to frequent breakdowns

What looked like an appliance problem was actually a water quality problem.

Our Recommendation: Dishwasher RO Plant

We suggested installing a dedicated Dishwasher RO plant line.
 Unlike general filters or softeners, the RO plant specifically reduces salts, minerals, and TDS, ensuring only clean, low-TDS water enters the machine.

With RO-treated water, the benefits were immediate:

  • Sparkling clean plates and glasses, free from streaks

  • Spray arms and filters stayed unclogged

  • No more scale buildup on heating elements

  • Longer appliance life, fewer service calls

  • Fresh-looking, spotless utensils after every wash

The unit regenerates automatically and is designed to run quietly in the background, protecting the dishwasher day after day.

The Result: A Dishwasher That Runs Like New

A month later, the family shared their feedback:
 “The difference is unbelievable. The dishes actually look clean, the glassware sparkles, and we haven’t had a single repair call since. It’s like our dishwasher finally works the way it was supposed to.”

The Takeaway: Salty Water Doesn’t Belong in Dishwashers

If your dishwasher:

  • Leaves white streaks on plates and glasses

  • Breaks down or clogs often

  • Has heating elements covered in scale

  • Produces cloudy, dull-looking utensils

…it’s time to check your water TDS.

At Water Sparks, we install RO plants designed specifically for dishwashers in Chennai homes. Because clean water doesn’t just improve drinking — it protects your appliances, too.

One system. One installation.
Spotless dishes, every time.
Location: India

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