How do I get rid of standing water in the bottom of my dishwasher?

• <div><p>To get rid of standing water in your dishwasher, first try activating the drain mechanism by pressing and holding the cancel button for at least three seconds. If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to do some troubleshooting to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-drain-dishwasher.htm">drain the standing water from the dishwasher</a>. This will involve shutting off the power, then scooping out the water, cleaning the drain filter, and clearing the air gap. You’ll also want to run the garbage disposal and check the drain hose for clogs.</p></div>

Why does a dishwasher have to drain through the sink plumbing?

• <div><p>Any drain in your house requires a water trap to prevent sewer gases from entering the home. Dishwashers don’t have an internal water trap, so they must use an external P trap. The most convenient P trap for the dishwasher is already in the plumbing under your sink.</p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2025
Zack was great, he talked me through the entire process and told me exactly what I would be getting for the quote. He worked with my schedule to get it installed on the date I requested. The installer was professional and very experienced. Usually it is a two person job, but the guy was able to...
Derby Strong Garage Doors
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Reviewed in May 2024
Installers: Thomas.K, Jackson. F, and Austin. P remodeled my bath today, Did a great job!
West Shore Home Louisville
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Reviewed in May 2024
The installer understood how this shower kit was installed and did a great job
Handyman Connection of Newburg
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Reviewed in August 2023
With Choice Home Warranty (CHW), this was my first customer experience in doing a claim on my policy. First off, it was very easy to start a claim with only a few questions and then a few days later, a local technician was assigned to my claim and coming out to look at my dishwasher. The...
Choice Home Warranty
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Reviewed in December 2022
Gary was prompt and kept his word. Although he had to come out twice to address my leak after Best Buy installes my dishwasher, he was professional, polite, and affordable. I'll definitely reach out to him in the future.
Boone Home Services
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Reviewed in September 2022
Smooth and painless. They took out old dishwasher and put in a new one. It works great and they cleaned up the mess. Thank you guys very much. I have more projects in the near future and will be using this business.
Meredith Projects LLC
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Reviewed in September 2022
Given our situation and having a small budget to fix and update two bathrooms in our fixer-upper home, this was the best option for us. Our installer Josh and his partner Johnny really do a solid, good job and we are very pleased with how everything turned out. After Josh and Johnny were...
ImproveIt Home Remodeling, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2022
Great company. Install went as planned. Installers were great explaining the entire process.
ImproveIt! Home Remodeling, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2022
They showed up and performed the neatest water heater install I have ever seen
Jarboe's Plumbing Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in August 2021
From the sales person to the installers all were top notch and very personable.
Universal Windows Direct of Louisville
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Dishwasher Installation questions, answered by experts

To get rid of standing water in your dishwasher, first try activating the drain mechanism by pressing and holding the cancel button for at least three seconds. If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to do some troubleshooting to drain the standing water from the dishwasher. This will involve shutting off the power, then scooping out the water, cleaning the drain filter, and clearing the air gap. You’ll also want to run the garbage disposal and check the drain hose for clogs.

Any drain in your house requires a water trap to prevent sewer gases from entering the home. Dishwashers don’t have an internal water trap, so they must use an external P trap. The most convenient P trap for the dishwasher is already in the plumbing under your sink.

Limescale can build up outside your dishwasher if you live in a home with hard tap water. Any household surface exposed to water and heat may have unsightly limescale deposits, including kettles for boiling water, sinks, countertops, toilets, taps, tubs, shower doors, glassware, and aquariums. Glass, laminate, porcelain, granite, and other similar surfaces can all have limescale.

Yes, if your filter is damaged or simply too debris-filled to be of use, replace it with a new component. Check the instruction manual that accompanied the dishwasher for information as to the specific part. There are many online marketplaces that sell these parts, but perform due diligence to ensure you buy the right one.

Water is sitting at the bottom of your dishwasher, likely because the filter is dirty with food debris or because the drain hose has a clog. If the water is still sticking around after following the steps above, it’s time to contact a local plumber.

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