Steps to unclog your dishwasher drain

Dated: August 31 2022

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You finish cleaning up after dinner and load your dishwasher. But when you open your appliance later that evening to put away your clean dishes, you find a pool of water and a load of dirty plates and silverware. Chances are your dishwasher is not draining properly.

Steps to unclog your dishwasher drain

REMOVE YOUR DISHES

Start by taking all your dishes and flatware out of your appliance and setting them aside; you'll likely need to wash them again.

CHECK YOUR GARBAGE DISPOSAL

If you have a garbage disposal, turn it on; sometimes this can remove a backup of debris in the drain line, which will allow the water to drain from the dishwasher. After you've done that, run a rinse cycle and see if that solves the problem.

DISCONNECT YOUR DISHWASHER FROM POWER

If you still notice there is a problem, unplug your dishwasher or turn off the circuit breaker that it's connected to. If you don't, you might electrocute yourself.

REMOVE ANY STANDING WATER

Before trying to find the source of the clog, remove any standing water in the dishwasher. Place cloth or paper towels around the base of the dishwasher to prevent water from leaking onto the floor. Next, remove any excess water from the interior of the dishwasher with a cup, and then soak up the remaining water with towels to make the drain accessible.

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Rebecca Wooten

I'm Rebecca Wooten, and my life revolves around being a wife, mother, cherished friend, and dedicated Realtor. For nearly two decades, the Northwest Hill Country/Lake Travis area has been my home and ....

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