You have all these dirty dishes that need to get washed but the dishwasher isn’t working properly because the water is not draining. Here is steps on how to fix a dishwasher that is not draining.
First, if your dishwasher is connected to your garbage disposal, it is possible that a clog of food or debris is causing both your garbage disposal and dishwasher drain to run less efficiently. If you turn on your disposal and hear that it is not running like it should, try cleaning it out (make sure to turn OFF the disposal before reaching in).
If this doesn’t help, you should try checking for clogs in the dishwasher drain. This can be located under your sink, in the pipe connecting from your sink to your dishwasher. Try cleaning it out by reaching down the drain and pulling out any food or debris (you may want to wear gloves and grab some paper towels for this). You can also try using a stretched out wire hanger to clear out clogs that are further down the drain.
Finally, check the draining hose of the dishwasher to potentially locate the problem. Try pulling out the bottom panel of the dishwashing machine. Then check the hose for any folds, kinks, or clogs. If it is tangled, try to stretch it out; if you see a clog, you may have to replace the hose.
If you find that the dishwasher is still not draining properly, you may need to contact a local plumber. Try using TalkLocal, a FREE service that will connect you with top-quality, reputable plumbers in your neighborhood, within minutes. Simply enter in your problem, location and availability and TalkLocal will contact multiple contractors, who will then call YOU directly, ready to help.
