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• <div><p>Your dishwasher drain hose may have a clog if your dishwasher is full of water, your dishes aren’t getting cleaned, or water takes a long time to discharge into the garbage disposal.</p></div>

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Last update on November 07, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Due to appliance being around a corner, he had to do quite a bit to get dishwasher hooked up and spent a lot of time to get it done correctly.
Samvel Bazoian
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Reviewed in July 2024
Diagnosed my dishwasher issue and steered me in the right direction for a repair. Cared more about the customer than a quick buck.
Handyman Contractor
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Reviewed in March 2023
I met Richard over 10 years ago. I was looking to get my kitchen floor replaced. I got 3 bids and Richards was the middle one. I just love the time he took on answering all of my questions, even stopping in the middle of the job. Very few put tile under the dishwasher , Richard does it the...
Crawfords Tile
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Reviewed in March 2023
I had a plugged drain line in my fridge. Vic checked the whole system. Very professional. Had him check out my dishwasher, while he was here. I would recommend Vic to my friends.
Qualified HVAC
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Reviewed in January 2023
North County Appliance Repair is a fantastic company. They are professional and proficient. My dishwasher was broken and the repairman had it back up and running in no time. I was so grateful to not need to buy a new appliance!
North County Appliance Repair.
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Reviewed in April 2022
We installed our 3rd Solatube from Byers and have been very satisfied with their work and installers. Highly recommend them
Byers Enterprises, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2021
Paul was Quick to respond to my request for service call. Very professional on the phone. Kept appointment that was set up. Efficient and knowledgeable n finding problem with my dishwasher. Thoroughly explained the problem and made the repair. Dishwasher running great now. Reasonable...
NORTH POLE SUPPLY INC.
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Reviewed in November 2020
On time service, was able to help out with the installation within 24hrs of contacting him. We had a great chat during his service, he took ~50mins for a new water heater installation. Highly recommend him.!
Platinum Plus Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2019
Quick response. Anthony reviewed my dishwasher and microwave indicating that either parts were no longer available and/or cheaper to replace.
A-1 Professional Appliance
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Dishwasher Installation questions, answered by experts

You can repair minor damage to a dishwasher drain hose with tape designed to handle moisture but it’s probably better to simply replace it. Dishwasher hoses are inexpensive items that, although they require some muscle to change, are best swapped out. You don’t want to find your kitchen has flooded because of a faulty part that usually costs between $10 and $30.

The drain pump will naturally make a standard operational and draining sound several times throughout your dishwasher cycle. If you hear abnormally loud sounds like scraping, grinding, or clicking, you may have food debris or a piece of glass stuck in your drain filter. Avoid dishwasher repair by always scraping food off your dishes and loading the racks correctly.

Repair costs vary by issue, typically from $100 to $500, depending on the parts needed and labor involved.

Your dishwasher drain hose may have a clog if your dishwasher is full of water, your dishes aren’t getting cleaned, or water takes a long time to discharge into the garbage disposal.

Installation includes leveling the unit, connecting water and electrical lines, securing the unit, and testing for function and leaks.

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