This guide will walk you through diagnosing the blockage and clearing the line to get your dishwasher running like new.
There are few kitchen frustrations greater than opening your dishwasher after a cycle only to find a pool of dirty, murky water sitting at the bottom. Before you call a plumber or consider replacing the appliance, take a deep breath. Most dishwasher drainage issues are caused by a simple clog in the drain line—a problem you can usually fix yourself in under an hour with basic household tools.
If your sink has a small chrome cylinder sitting next to the faucet, this is an air gap.
Pull the dishwasher out slightly to ensure the hose isn't pinched or twisted.
I bought this to unclog my dishwasher drain line after baking soda and vinegar didn’t work. The 6-foot flexible auger snaked right through the hose and pulled out a nasty chunk of food debris. The plastic coating on the cable didn’t scratch the inside of the drain hose. My only complaint is the handle is a little small, so it’s tough on larger hands. Still, for under $15, it paid for itself instantly. Would buy again.