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 is the standard size of a dishwasher?

• <div><p>A standard <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dishwasher-sizes.htm">dishwasher size</a> is 24-by-24-by-35-inch for a built-in unit. The depth and height line up perfectly with most kitchen countertops and cabinet sizes. </p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2026
Installed a dishwasher. One snag, but it was addressed and everything worked out great.
Lee's Remodeling
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Reviewed in August 2025
The installers communicated well, showed up on time, and did an excellent job installing a glass shower door provided by us. They also took away all the refuse left from the installation. We recommend them highly and would use them again.
BP Glass & Mirror
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Reviewed in May 2025
He spent alot of time troubleshooting the problem. When he found it, the damaged hose was no longer in stock anywhere as the dishwasher was so old. He then spent alot of time and found a generic hose that did work. He wanted to get the project done quickly. He cleaned up qell. Price reasonable....
J. Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in June 2023
Installer did a good job - only took a few hours and cleaned up very well after he was done.
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
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Reviewed in September 2022
They installed a new water heater for us and removed the old one. The installer was very professional, quick, and clean. Great job!
Water Heaters Now, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
They removed an old stove and dishwasher in a matter of a few hours after submitting a request for my project. Very satisfied with their quick response time and getting the job done fast. Highly recommend and would hire again.
Wright & Moore Contractors
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Reviewed in January 2021
Installers did a very good job.
Empire Today - Minneapolis
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Reviewed in December 2020
Extremely quick response from Joe (had called a few other places, no one could come look at repair in less than three days, some out ten days). After talking to him on the phone, he confirmed what we believed the problem most likely was, a bad control panel, which is a costly repair. We're...
Hometech Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in October 2020
I had already pulled dishwasher from enclosure so was easy to get too. After 20 minutes of trying to find leak, and after a phone call to main shop, I was informed that there was a hole in the bottom of the tub and unrepairable. I was asked how old the dishwasher was. Unfortunately, a new...
Andersons Mechanical Service LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
I called Hansen's and the phone was immediately answered by the owner, Troy. (How refreshing to actually talk to a live person.) He was very friendly and listened to the project we were considering. He explained how the process would work and scheduled one of his employees to measure. After our...
Hansen's Custom Countertop Services Inc
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Dishwasher Installation FAQs, 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.

Costs depend on labor rates, replacement part prices, brand, and whether emergency service is required.

A standard dishwasher size is 24-by-24-by-35-inch for a built-in unit. The depth and height line up perfectly with most kitchen countertops and cabinet sizes.

While the exact appearance of the filter will depend on your dishwasher brand, it often consists of a cylindrical or rectangular mesh or plastic component. The filter is located at the bottom of the dishwasher beneath the lower spray arm. It includes a combination of a coarse filter, which traps larger food particles, and a finer filter, which captures smaller debris. The filter assembly may be a single unit or a multi-part system that can be twisted or snapped out for cleaning.

Repairs typically cost between $150 and $600, depending on the issue, parts needed, and labor charges.

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