Can you clean a moldy dishwasher with bleach?

• <div><p>Your first instinct might be to grab the bleach to clean a moldy dishwasher, but it’s not the best product for the job. You don’t want to use bleach to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-clean-stainless-steel.htm">clean stainless steel</a> components if your dishwasher has them, as it can cause significant damage. In addition, the scent of bleach can linger if not rinsed well, causing your dishes to retain a smell (and even taste) of bleach.</p></div>

How do I know if my dishwasher drain hose is clogged?

• <div><p>Your dishwasher drain hose may have a clog if your dishwasher is full of water, your dishes aren’t getting cleaned, or water takes a long time to discharge into the garbage disposal.</p></div>

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Last update on August 11, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
We highly recommend Parker & Sons to anyone who will need an appliance repaired. They were quick to respond to our needs, notifying us of their arrival time and then fixed our dishwasher. It runs beautifully. Bob, our repairman was professional, knowledgeable and courteous.
Parker & Sons LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
Bill was thorough and did a temporary fix until our parts come in. He was very pleasant and we were so impressed with his solution to the problem. He leveled the dishwasher and figured out the problem and wasn’t going to leave until it was resolved which involved retesting the appliance several...
Express Appliance Svc & Repair, Installation, HVAC
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Reviewed in February 2024
After repeatedly being burned by subcontractors for Costco and Home Depot, who would deliver appliances and then complain and refuse to install them because of silly little issues--"I can't fit this dishwasher under a counter!" "We can drill into tile!" (I am convinced this...
Supreme Appliance Services
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Reviewed in April 2023
The dishwasher was fixed in a timely manner
Matthew HVAC & Appliance Service
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Reviewed in March 2023
Difficult removal of old dishwasher and installation of a new unit over new flooring install. Not a mark on the floor and everything worked great. Also installed icemaker in new frig. Megan was very easy to work with. Good customer communication skills. You can trust what she says! I will...
Klepsig Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2023
Fixing my dishwasher door was a job that required not only the knowledge and ability to go through a pretty complicated process, the patience to make sure that it was done properly, but also the willingness to do this while the owner stood by watching you the entire time. Bill Evans was perfect...
Wilson Appliance
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Reviewed in October 2022
Landers was recommended to me by a friend after my 23 year old dishwasher started having problems. I could not find the make/model that I wanted but Landers was able to obtain my new dishwasher. The sale was done over the phone and the dishwasher was installed the following week. Bobby and...
Landers Appliance Inc
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Reviewed in September 2022
We had a false positive with what seemed to be a leaky dishwasher. The repair person checked everything out. Better safe than sorry. :)
Taylor Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in August 2021
The contractor did his job with care and courtesy, wanting to insure the best results. He was replacing a worn-out dishwasher with another used one. The used dishwasher which he installed has been working fine! Thank you, Rashard!
Smith Luxury Installs
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Reviewed in July 2021
Not well. I guess they learned something from the situation of another Angi reviewer, so they recommended I hire a plumber to replace the shut-off valves, rather than try to turn the stuck knobs themselves. It's frustrating to have a dishwasher I can't use sitting in my kitchen... now I"m...
Bray & Scarff
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Dishwasher Installation questions, answered by experts

The most common reason for a smelly dishwasher is a dirty dishwasher filter. The filter is responsible for catching food while your machine is running to prevent clogs. Over time, that filter gets more and more filled with food particles. Cleaning your dishwasher filter monthly can keep the smell at bay.

Your first instinct might be to grab the bleach to clean a moldy dishwasher, but it’s not the best product for the job. You don’t want to use bleach to clean stainless steel components if your dishwasher has them, as it can cause significant damage. In addition, the scent of bleach can linger if not rinsed well, causing your dishes to retain a smell (and even taste) of bleach.

If your dishwasher keeps filling with water at the bottom but doesn’t fill into the sink, the issue is likely due to a blockage within the dishwasher or drain. Regularly clean your dishwasher filter basket to ensure it’s not clogged with food, and run a vinegar rinse periodically if you have hard water to remove limescale buildup.

Installation includes leveling the unit, connecting water and electrical lines, securing the unit, and testing for function and leaks.

Your dishwasher drain hose may have a clog if your dishwasher is full of water, your dishes aren’t getting cleaned, or water takes a long time to discharge into the garbage disposal.

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