Comments on: Obama Up 9 Points on Economic Issues

By: Hugh

Hugh — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:01:50 +0000

At some point housing will turn around, and values will rise again.

Entirely true but when and how fast?

By: ratfood

ratfood — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:36:39 +0000

Yeah, now that I live alone I wash most of mine by hand, undoubtedly saves on electricity too.

By: Ann in AZ

Ann in AZ — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:33:50 +0000

That’s why I haven’t even tried to have it fixed! Can’t afford to. Just do dishes by hand first.

By: ratfood

ratfood — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:31:41 +0000

Had the same problem with the soap. Ended up having to replace the inflow valve, or it might have been the water pump, it’s been awhile. Anyway, if it’s not letting in enough water to rinse out the soap tray, that would be my guess. I’m guessing it’s no longer under warranty?

By: Ann in AZ

Ann in AZ — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:28:05 +0000

Good idea, I’ll try that! Did I also mention that I am having some problems with the thing you put the soap in. Not all the soap gets used; part of it stays in the soapdish and hardens. This thing operates, but I was used to quality with Whirlpool and I’m not getting quality with this thing! That’s the main problem.

By: ratfood

ratfood — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:25:25 +0000

If you still have the manual it might tell you how long a cycle should take. If not, perhaps call or check the manufacturer’s website.

By: Ann in AZ

Ann in AZ — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:22:53 +0000

No preheating I don’t think, but 2 hrs. seems excessive under almost any scenario.

By: ratfood

ratfood — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:19:39 +0000

My 25-year-old dishwasher takes about 35 minutes to wash and another 15 in the dry/warming stage. Maybe yours is set for some superfluous stages such as preheating the water, which probably isn’t necessary since I gather your water heater is also fairly new.

Sorry to hear about your fire. My parents lost all their possessions in a fire before I was born, I know it can be devastating even if your losses are limited to things that can be easily replaced.

By: Ann in AZ

Ann in AZ — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:16:31 +0000

Spencer has a new thread up at Attackerman!

By: Ann in AZ

Ann in AZ — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:13:54 +0000

Wonder if that could be what’s wrong with my Whirlpool Dishwasher. My house burned down in 2003, so the insurance treated me to a new one, as well as a new stove and refrig. No problems with the stove or refrig, but nothing but problems with the dishwasher. Not big things, small stuff, but I am not pleased. Also, do all dishwashers take upwards of 2 hours to do a load of dishes? I don’t remember any of my others taking that long!