Functions of the Endocrine System. The Endocrine system (along with the nervous system) controls and regulates the complex activities of the body. The Endocrine system regulates the activities of the body by secreting complex chemical substances (hormones) into the blood stream.
They just don't build them like they used to. The average life span of a dishwasher today is 10-12 years. It's recommended that you clean your dishwasher atleast once a year because lime/calcium/food deposits can build up in your dishwashers internal workings and cause problems like this.
A dishwasher DOES save water. More Info: A new Energy Star qualified dishwasher can save as many as 5,000 gallons of water per year over hand washing the same number of dishes. It will also save approximately $40 in utility bills and 230 hours of time. Hand Washing versus Dishwasher.