Home appliances such as the dishwasher have saved millions of hours of labor since they first came on the market. In addition, modern dishwashers use less water and deliver better results compared to washing dishes by hand. It is therefore understandably frustrating when your dishwasher starts malfunctioning. Fortunately, our team at Watson Appliance Inc. can help.
In this article, we will focus on one of the most common problems affecting dishwashers: lack of drainage. Keep reading to learn a few common reasons why your dishwasher might not be draining properly.
- Drain Hose – If you have a dishwasher not draining, one of the first things our team will check is the drain hose. As the name suggests, this is a length of flexible tubing that allows water to drain out of the dishwasher as the wash cycle ends. One of the most common reasons for drainage issues is that this hose has become blocked.
- Drain Pump – A damaged drain pump is another common reason for a dishwasher not draining. This component uses an impeller to remove water from the dishwasher, and if it becomes damaged or jammed, water will stop draining correctly.
- Timer – A third reason for a dishwasher not draining is a problem with the dishwasher’s timer. This is an electrical component that tells the dishwasher’s mechanical components when to let water in and out of the washer. If the timer is malfunctioning, the drain mechanism might not be getting the signal that it’s time to open up to let the water out.
If your dishwasher is not draining, call our team today to schedule service.