I have a problem with Sims not using the dishwasher. I've posted the
thread on The Sims 4 Bug Reports.
It appears that if a sink happens to be closer than the dishwasher, the Sims will use the sink instead of the dishwasher. The reason the problem occurs is the game chooses the object to clean with based on distance between Sim and the object and the game also doesn't take rooms in consideration. As seen in the screenshot below, the sink in the bathroom is closer than the dishwasher so the game chooses the sink. However, placing the dishwasher on the left counter had the Sim use the dishwasher.
This can be a problem depending on your house. If the house has a bathroom closer to the dining table, chances are the Sim won't use the dishwasher. In my mansion, Sims wouldn't use the dishwasher unless I moved it. I know this can be annoying and I don't think TS3 had this problem with the dishwashers.
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Same here. My dishwasher is closer than the sink and my sim still uses the sink. I took the sink out but now the sim walks way to the bathroom to use that sink. I finally took that sink out as well, so there is no choice but to use the dishwasher. Really annoying.
I get the same result. I placed the sink in the inventory but the Sim choose to use the other sink. It looks like that the Sim will prioritize the sink over the dishwasher for one plate/bowl regardless of how close the dishwasher is. If I recall in The Sims 3, Sims always used the dishwasher regardless of the amount of plates/bowls but this doesn't seem to be the case in TS4. Due to this behavior, this makes dishwashers less useful than in previous games.
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The five-second rule does not apply when you have a two-second dog.
I would ask the same question. I hope a SimGuru could solve the confusion because it can be an issue for people used to The Sims 3.
What others reported to work: remove all sinks from the house, replace dishwasher and queue a clean. Afterwards you should be able to add back sinks to house and have your sims continue to use the dishwasher
Also clicking on the dishwasher to queue it up instead of the sink works for others, HTH
Thanks very much for the helpful info ceejay
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The five-second rule does not apply when you have a two-second dog.
Hello @ClaimingTheFifth.
This EA Bug thread link refers to your issue with sims using the bathroom sink. You may like to press "me too" or post your experiences there.
http://answers.ea.com/t5/The-Sims-4-Bug-Reports/Routing-issue-when-preparing-food-Counters-priority/m-p/3446151#M12
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Hello.
Perhaps try doing what ceejay suggested and see if that helps. I will quote it.
http://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/817478/hello-come-and-introduce-yourself
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However, in The Sims 4, Sims won't use dishwashers autonomously. If there's a sink when Sims are finished eating, they'll use it. Simmers also say that the Sims will use the sink regardless of distance between the plate/bowl and sink. In addition, removing all sinks on lots also doesn't have Sims use the dishwasher to clean a dirty plate/bowl when finished eating. It seems that the Sims will only use the dishwasher if you tell them to clean it.
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I've started a picture story on imgur! There is both from sims 3 and sims 4, so a little from both worlds! ^_^
The Sims 3 picture story: imgur.com/a/5A0Sg
The Sims 4 picture story: imgur.com/a/xyPhW
Hello.
Try moving the dishwasher to another postion in the room and see if that helps the issue. If there are any items that have been placed using the moo cheat nearby, remove them. Check there are no routing issues or overhanging items .
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Ah thanks! That helped. I just moved it to a different location and now they are using it. I didn't have anything hanging above it nor did i have anything around it placed with moo cheat.
I've started a picture story on imgur! There is both from sims 3 and sims 4, so a little from both worlds! ^_^
The Sims 3 picture story: imgur.com/a/5A0Sg
The Sims 4 picture story: imgur.com/a/xyPhW
I am glad that the sims are using the dishwasher now
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