The clocks have changed and the cold weather is drawing in, so the last thing you want to do is open up your dishwasher, only to find that your dishes aren't properly cleaned. Cue: washing by hand, or running a second cycle, wasting water and energy and causing a backlog of dirty dishes.

But that might not mean there's a problem with your dishwasher. According to appliance experts from Hisense, your dishwasher could struggle during the winter months, and there's a simple fix that will optimize its performance.

The tip in question? It's as simple as running the hot tap for a few seconds before starting your dishwasher. Here's why.

How to make your dishwasher run more efficiently this winter

Running hot water in your sink for a few seconds before starting the dishwasher ensures the machi

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