Why Silt Buildup Is Killing Your Dishwasher

Living Near The Seine? Why Silt Buildup Is Killing Your Dishwasher

If you live near the Seine River in St. Vital, River Park South, or anywhere along the Island Lakes to Sage Creek corridor, your tap water supply probably carries more fine sediment than homes farther from the riverbank. That grit doesn't disappear when it goes down your dishwasher's water lines - it settles inside the filter assembly, spray arms, and pump, where you can't see it.

Why River Silt Is A Hidden Problem For Dishwashers In Seine-Side Homes

Homes in Meadowood, Southdale, Richmond West, and the Bois-des-Esprit/John Bruce Trail area often draw water that's picked up extra mineral content and fine particles from the surrounding clay and riverbed soil. This sediment is harmless to drink, but it's tough on appliances. Combined with Winnipeg's hard water, it creates a steady supply of very fine food particles, grit, and calcium deposits that build up faster than they would with softened

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