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“A Wisconsin couple says a Bosch dishwasher in their home caught fire, and they don’t want anyone else to experience what they did.

‘We moved in here assuming all the appliances were good. Somebody else was using them, they must be okay, but apparently not,’ she said.

It turns out, in 2009 their Bosch dishwasher was recalled for fire danger.

‘I just want people to know if you move into a new place, check your appliances, take a picture of that model number, call the company or Google it whatever,’ warned Peck.”

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If you haven’t done so already, now is a good time to check your major appliances for any recalls. Information on recalls should be as easy as looking on the manufacturer’s website and plugging in the model number of your appliance. Just because something is working properly now, doesn’t mean the potential for hazard goes away.

If your dishwasher is making a noise or leaking, contact Apple Valley Eagan Appliance to schedule a diagnosis. We troubleshoot and repair many different appliances and can help you avoid a costly disaster.