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Dishwasher dilemna

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DishingTheDirt · 05/08/2026 16:48

For those with dishwashers.
Do you load the dishwasher throughout the day or do you wait until you have a lot to put in all at once?
We have recently bought one and dh is saying that constantly opening the door will cause too much wear and tear.
I hate seeing the dirty dishes on the side and think that it defeats the object of having a dishwasher.
Surely I'm not being unreasonable?

OP posts:
Vaxtable · 05/08/2026 16:49

Load when the dishes are dirty throughout the day then once full put it on

the opening and closing won’t cause issues on wear and tear

likelysuspect · 05/08/2026 16:49

OH wont allow it to be loaded as we go, nothing to do with the door. He stacks it his way

I cant stand the thing personally and would rather do without it.

Whyarepeople · 05/08/2026 16:49

If he's so concerned he can leave the door slightly open. Just moving it on the hinge won't do any damage.

DreamyLemonSwan · 05/08/2026 16:48

Load as we go here!

hahabahbag · 05/08/2026 16:48

Load as and when, it doesn’t hurt the door

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