Problems arise, however, when you don’t put the pod in the correct spot.
SAN ANTONIO — We all know them. Most of us use them.
Dishwasher pods.
But even though those pods may be convenient, a post circulating on social media says they could cause trouble.
“PSA to anyone using dishwasher pods with the packed powder like this one. (Cascade, etc) Our kitchen sink backed up this weekend, and we had no luck with DIY methods,” the post reads. “One call to the plumber and several hundred dollars later, turns out it was our dishwasher pods that have been gumming up our pipes over time.”
THE QUESTION
Is it true that dishwasher pods with packed powder can clog up pipes over time?
THE SOURCES
- Tyler Marks, residential division plumbing manager with Shafer Services
- Melanie Powers, president of Goodberlet Home Services
THE ANSWER
FALSE
WHAT WE FOUND
Marks says that in 10 years as a plumber, he’s …