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You open your dishwasher to put away your sparkling clean dishes only to find a massive puddle at the bottom of the machine. Don’t panic! Troubleshooting and fixing most dishwasher drainage issues is a quick and easy process. In this article we’ll explain how to check the different components of your dishwasher, pinpoint the problem, and take care of it yourself. If you're ready to get your dishwasher back to full functionality, scroll down!
Things You Should Know
- Take out the dishes and disconnect the power. Then, soak up the standing water inside the dishwasher with towels so you can access the parts.
- Remove and clean the filter with warm, soapy water to get rid of food debris and buildup.
- Check the drain hose for kinks and blockages. If the drain hose looks damaged, you may need to replace it.
Steps
Expert Q&A
- QuestionWhat's an air gap?Gevorg GrigorianGevorg Grigorian is an Appliance Repair Specialist and the Owner of G and R Appliance Repair in Los Angeles, California. With over 12 years of experience, Gevorg specializes in residential and commercial appliance repairs as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services. Gevorg holds a BS in Business Administration and Management from California State University-Northridge.
Appliance Repair ExpertAn air gap is what your dishwasher's drain hose connects to. It can sometimes become clogged and prevent your dishwasher from draining. - QuestionWhile the dishwasher was running, the counter top above flooded with water. What would cause that?Justin EvattJustin Evatt is a Home Appliance Technician based in Clemson, South Carolina. Justin owns Appliance Tech, providing professional service and repair to the surrounding Upstate South Carolina area. The technicians at Appliance Tech are CFC certified, factory trained to service many major appliance brands and specialize in Washer, Dryer, Oven, and Refrigerator repair.
Home Appliance TechnicianThat's probably due to water being forced out of the air gap at the top of the dishwasher. Check the filters, drain hose, and drain valve for clogs, which are the most common cause. If you can't find any clogs, your dishwasher's motherboard might have an issue or a part might need to be replaced. - QuestionMy dishwasher has no lights and will not turn on. It stopped in the middle of a cycle. What can I do?Justin EvattJustin Evatt is a Home Appliance Technician based in Clemson, South Carolina. Justin owns Appliance Tech, providing professional service and repair to the surrounding Upstate South Carolina area. The technicians at Appliance Tech are CFC certified, factory trained to service many major appliance brands and specialize in Washer, Dryer, Oven, and Refrigerator repair.
Home Appliance TechnicianReplace your thermal fuse. This is more than likely the issue. They run about $20 - use the internet to search for your part number based on your dishwasher's model number.
Tips
- Sometimes, if the dishwasher is not leveled properly, it can result in improper draining. If you’ve recently done any major kitchen remodeling, this could be the issue.Thanks
- Many times a dishwasher will not drain properly if a high loop is not installed under the sink with the drain hose. If you need to, call a professional plumber or appliance technician to install this for you.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-unclog-a-dishwasher/
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-unclog-a-dishwasher/
- ↑ Gevorg Grigorian. Appliance Repair Expert. Expert Interview. 30 July 2020.
- ↑ https://www.maytag.com/blog/kitchen/how-to-fix-a-clogged-dishwasher.html
- ↑ https://products.geappliances.com/appliance/gea-support-search-content?contentId=17895
- ↑ https://www.whirlpool.com/blog/kitchen/how-to-fix-a-clogged-dishwasher.html
- ↑ Gevorg Grigorian. Appliance Repair Expert. Expert Interview. 30 July 2020.
- ↑ https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-unclog-a-dishwasher/
- ↑ https://www.mrrooter.com/austin/about-us/blog/2020/january/down-the-drain-10-reasons-why-your-dishwasher-is/
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To drain a dishwasher, start by turning off the power and waterline to the dishwasher. Then, use cups or containers to scoop up the water in the dishwasher and dump it down your kitchen sink. Use towels to soak up any water that you aren't able to get with the cups. Once you've emptied all of the water, try cleaning the dishwasher's filter to see if that helps it drain better. You may also need to repair the drainage hose or drainage valve. For help repairing your dishwasher so it drains properly, scroll down!
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