hard water issues

Timco

My dishwasher wands are FULL of hard, white chunks that come loose and block the holes...thus no clean dishes with a film. What will eat & remove the deposits??? I tried vinegar, Vanisol (hydrochloric acid) and tub / shower cleaner (hard water remover) that all did nothing. Surely something must dissolve these deposits...any east coast ideas (or far north) are welcome here in the west desert.

Tim

kpc_19

sounds like....

you need a softener. The deposits did not show up overnight...you need to let the cleaners work over time and the water softener installed. kpc

nicholas bonham-carter

the wall of appliances

check out this site for dishwasher [and more appliance ] repair info.
just like the wall i learned enough to deal with the same problem you are having.the parts needed [wands etc.] are not expensive to replace and i never was able to clean them except as a temporary fix.nbc


http://applianceguru.com/

[Deleted User]

Are you sure...

it's not plastic from your dip tube or a previous water heaters dip tube? You've hit it with some prety serious chemicals there. Bout the only thinkg I know of that can withstand that kind of attack is PLASTIC...

Just thinking out loud...

ME

Timco

I think replacing the wands and filter is a good idea. These chunks are built up in the wands, and if I tap them on something hard, they crumble / break loose. The wand surfaces have a very hard film that will not dissolve, and just tastes like grit, not salt. The chunks from the wands are bright, pure white and are soft & gritty. I find it curious that hard water dissolver or hydro acid will not eat it. Maybe a byproduct of the soap?

Tim