| Symptom | Likely Location | Action | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Water in bottom of tub; no draining sound | Drain pump failure or obstruction (e.g., glass in impeller) | Check pump impeller manually. | | Water drains slowly, then stops | Partial hose clog or high loop obstruction | Proceed to hose inspection. | | Water drains but backs up into sink | Clogged sink drain or disposal knockout plug still in place | Run sink water; check disposal. | | Gurgling noise during drain | Air gap or high loop restriction | Clean air gap cap. | | No error code but water remains | Check float switch or control board | Electrical diagnosis. |
The Critical Pathway: A Comprehensive Analysis of Dishwasher Drain Hose Clogs, Their Etiology, Diagnosis, and Remediation dishwasher drain hose clog
Despite pre-rinsing, small particles (rice, quinoa, seeds, coffee grounds, lettuce shreds) pass through the filter screen. Over many cycles, these particles settle in the low points of the corrugated hose, especially if the hose sags. The corrugations create a "settling basin" where water velocity drops, allowing solids to deposit. | Symptom | Likely Location | Action |
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