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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?

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Bristolandlazy · Yesterday 04:07

He's wrong, I've always had a dishwasher since I moved out if my parents house (over 30 years ago) the hinges are never the problem when they go wrong. I haven't experienced that problem with commercial dishwashers either.

Load away as you go, you'll be fine.

DishingTheDirt · Yesterday 10:45

He does have a long white beard .........😂

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DishingTheDirt · Yesterday 10:57

OptimisticallyCynical · 05/08/2026 20:49

I guess I would sort of understand it if dishwashers were brand new technology and he was a little sceptical.

But really he’s being utterly ridiculous.

We are having our kitchen done this year and we are going to join the elite two dishwashers club. I can’t wait.

Maybe I should suggest it and so we could alternate between the two and there would be a reduction of the door opening!😅

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