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>

What are some signs your dishwasher filter is dirty?

• <div><p>Some common signs you have a dirty dishwasher filter are:</p><ul><li><p>Food sticking to your dishes even after a thorough wash cycle</p></li><li><p>Odor coming from your dishwasher</p></li><li><p>Stains left on dishes and utensils</p></li><li><p>Water pooling in your dishwasher</p></li><li><p>Food stuck to parts of the dishwasher, like the racks, walls, or sprayer arm</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on August 18, 2026

Reviewed in August 2026
Josh's team was recommended by Gray's Appliance for a dishwasher install. They were fantastic! We had a family emergency and Josh worked with me to do the install even though we couldn't be home. 4 days later our hot water heater went, water everywhere! I called Josh and they...
MANGANARO PLUMBING & HEATING LLC
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Reviewed in February 2026
He did a great job fixing the dishwasher. Everything works fine now, and he was very polite and easy to talk to.
VOLTPRO APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Great customer service and no too expensive. I had a problem with my dishwasher couldn't drain the technician checked everything until he found the extension on my drain hose was clugged, he replaced it the same day Roosevelt Was perfect
CARC Appliance Repair LLC
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Reviewed in December 2023
Joe did multiple jobs for me including connecting the dishwasher, installing a stove ventilation fan, repairing/replacing an electric outlet and installing a doorbell. He arrived on time and completed the projects in one visit. His price was very reasonable. I would hire him again.
Joe Gore Master Electrician
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Reviewed in September 2023
Installation team worked quickly and install came out beautiful. They walked the surround of property to make sure everything was cleaned up.
Clear Choice Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Kumar has done extensive work for us over the years. He replaced our garbage disposal. He installed our dishwasher. And he replaced our hot water heater. Without exception he did superb work at reasonable prices. He tried to fix our disposal before replacing it in an effort to save us money. He...
Distinct Plumbing, Heating and Gas Fitting
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Reviewed in March 2023
Wafi was both responsive to the initial repair call and helpful in navigating the possible repair options for our dishwasher. We're very happy with the results.
Wafi Handy Man
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Reviewed in December 2022
We’ve recently reached out to Stocker Appliance for our dishwasher that was was not able to complete a full wash. We kept getting an OE error and water was remaining in the bottom without being fully drained. Ryan was amazing! He was right on point with what the issue was. We purchased the part...
Stocker Appliance Repair LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
I’m currently renovating my kitchen and I got to the stage where I needed a plumber to hook the drain line up to the garbage disposal and connect my new kitchen sink faucet to my hot/cold line with an additional line for my Dishwasher. I called Peter and explained my situation to him and right...
Waterworks Mechanical Inc
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Reviewed in February 2021
Brad was on time and he knew exactly how to install the dishwasher and also recommend another small thing he did at no extra charge.
BD Handyman Services
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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.

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

Most repairs take 1-3 hours, but complex issues requiring part replacements may take longer if parts need to be ordered.

Some common signs you have a dirty dishwasher filter are:

Food sticking to your dishes even after a thorough wash cycle
Odor coming from your dishwasher
Stains left on dishes and utensils
Water pooling in your dishwasher
Food stuck to parts of the dishwasher, like the racks, walls, or sprayer arm

How long it takes to remove a dishwasher depends on how quickly you can work and the positioning of the appliance. In most cases, you can expect to remove a dishwasher in one to two hours. If the connections are older, you’ll need to use a bit more elbow grease to loosen them. This can make the process a bit longer.

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