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>

What are the signs of a dishwasher going out?

• <div><p>Some signs that your dishwasher is going out include:</p><ul><li><p>The door no longer latches </p></li><li><p>Dishes are still dirty after a cycle </p></li><li><p>Dishes are cold after a cycle </p></li><li><p>Rust inside or outside the unit </p></li><li><p>Cracks inside the dishwasher tub</p></li><li><p>Water collecting at the bottom or outside the unit</p></li></ul><p>If your dishwasher is not energy-efficient or is older than 10 years, you should also consider replacing it. Repairing an older model may be more expensive than replacing it with something newer and more energy- or water-efficient.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2025
I purchased a dishwasher and an above-range microwave from Costco, both within a few months of each other. (Rats chewed up my former dishwasher's wiring and ruined the whole unit.) On both of these installations, my experience with A-1 was nothing but very positive. These guys really know their...
A1 Installations NW
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Reviewed in March 2024
Kevin showed up on time and replaced our dishwasher seal as requested.
K West Handyman Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in November 2023
Great job on our kitchen! George removed our appliances, countertops, backsplash and sink, baseboards and floors. Then he and his subcontractors installed new vinyl plank floors and baseboards, quartz countertops and backsplash, new sink, faucet and disposal, and reinstalled our existing...
Kander Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Kevin came out and assessed the damage caused by our slow dishwasher leak the day after we called him. He thoroughly explained the entire process, including how to manage our insurance claim. His crew was out a few days later and completed the demo within 2 days. The entire crew was very...
Armored Restoration
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Reviewed in January 2022
Great clean install. Easy and timely. Would recommend.
Achene, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
Mark did a wonderful job. He had to disconnect the wiring for the dishwasher and once that was done he found that, whoever did the wiring originally had just stapled some to the flooring and other wiring was just hanging out so he put in a junction box so that it looks professional. He then ran...
On Electric
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Reviewed in July 2020
The repairman said the dishwasher needs replacing. He adjusted the freezer door on the refrigerator and checked the condition of the standalone freezer. He was excellent.
Knapp's Service & Appliance Repair LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
The plumber (Caleb) came out on the same day we called to install a new kitchen faucet I had bought at Home Depot. He pointed out that the faucet I had bought would not work properly given the spacing of the holes in our sink but he had a new faucet in his truck that might work (it did). He...
Canaan Land Tile, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
The space for the new dishwasher needed to be adjusted so it would fit appropriately. The project required several on the spot modifications of existing hardware and all were dealt with extremely well.
Brass Monkey Plumbing
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Dishwasher Installation questions, answered by experts

DIY installation or repair is possible with the right skills and tools, but if not done correctly, it can often lead to water leaks or improper connections.

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.

To extend the lifespan, clean filters regularly, run cleaning cycles with vinegar, avoid overloading, and check for leaks.

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.

Some signs that your dishwasher is going out include:

The door no longer latches
Dishes are still dirty after a cycle
Dishes are cold after a cycle
Rust inside or outside the unit
Cracks inside the dishwasher tub
Water collecting at the bottom or outside the unit

If your dishwasher is not energy-efficient or is older than 10 years, you should also consider replacing it. Repairing an older model may be more expensive than replacing it with something newer and more energy- or water-efficient.

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