Why Your Dishwasher is Backed Up or Clogged

There are a number of possible explanations for water not draining correctly from a dishwasher.

Clogs in the filter basket, drain hose, or waste disposal are the most typical causes.

A clogged sewage line, on the other hand, is a more significant plumbing problem that might impact the dishwasher. Whatever the issue is, ignoring it for too long may result in water damage in your house, which may be costly to clean up and create health problems due to mold development. The filter basket is intended to gather food scraps that fall off dishware so that they do not end up in the drain. Water, on the other hand, will have a difficult time going through the filter basket if there is enough food stuck in it. You may remove the filter basket, clean it, and soak it in vinegar to break down any grease or oils. When the dishwater drains, it is forced through a hose that links to a drainpipe or garbage disposal beneath the kitchen sink. Water will most likely back up into the dishwashing unit if a blockage occurs from food muck and soap residue. If you installed a new garbage disposal and then noticed that the dishwasher was not draining correctly, it might be due to a plastic plug that was not removed from the trash disposal. It’s also likely that the underlying source of the problem is underneath the earth, somewhere along the sewage system. This line transports garbage from your house to the sewer main. Sewer lines, in addition to becoming clogged by household waste, can become clogged by tree roots or break if they are old and built of obsolete materials.

 

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