[villagetinker]

Originally Posted by Joanh@wny.twcbc.com

My dishwasher turned on BT ITSELF yesterday! i unplugged it and it stopped, In the same outlet was my garbage disposal, which initially still worked fine...THEN the disposal started itself and now both [vital] appliances are unusable.
i need a reasonably priced electrician ASAP - or a psychic!!
Any recommendations?

I have personally had the garbage disposal turn itself on. Here is what happened: The previous home owner (clueless) wired the switch to open the NEUTRAL wire and not the hot wire. The garbage disposal had developed a leak and eventually a short to ground developed which caused the garbage disposal to start by it's self. A simple plug in tester should be able to tell you if the switch is wired incorrectly.

As for the dishwasher I am GUESSING you have a failure of the electronic controls for the unit, which translates to probably replacing the dishwasher. I would call an appliance repair company (we have used Beck's) and discuss with them.

Feel free to send me a PM if you would like to discuss further over the phone.