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>

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Reviewed in July 2026
The had them installed disposal and new kitchen sink. They came in a timely manner did everything I asked, reasonably priced and cleaned everything up. I would highly recommend them.
BREWER BROTHERS PLUMBING AND REMODELING
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Reviewed in September 2025
He did an excellent job installing a washing machine and dryer. He even tested the machines and found out our hot and cold hoses were switched! Will have over again.
O'brien Services
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Reviewed in August 2025
My inspector, Justin, did a great job with my apartment inspection. He was very thorough and found that the dishwasher wasn?t working, which was really important for me to know. Because of his inspection, I?ve decided I don?t even want the place if they aren?t going to fix it. I?m glad I was...
DNH Property Inspections
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Reviewed in May 2022
The installers came out the next day. Countertops look great!
Steve Naylor Counter Tops
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Reviewed in September 2021
I was SO impressed with Eddie s level of service and professionalism. He contacted me the morning after Labor Day and was able to come that afternoon. My dishwasher was dead. We talked about it s previous symptoms and he had a very clear idea of what was wrong. Several other companies told me...
Bionic One Repair Specialists LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
He is very friendly. He tried to repair my 9-year old dishwasher but he could not be certain that a $350 repair would fix it, so he recommended I get a new one. We agreed, so I did and he offered to install it when it arrived. Little did I know that he would charge more than the known hardware...
Harrison Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in March 2021
It was easy and installation was fast
NTX Elite Roofing
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Reviewed in December 2020
Tyler/Apex found that rodents had chewed all the water lines and to replace all of those parts just didn't make monetary sense. He disconnected and removed the dishwasher so I could clean and attend to the mess left underneath. I paid/tipped him and he was gone. He was great to work with for my...
Apex Appliance Services
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Reviewed in September 2020
Horrible clean up, painted over wall paper instead of pulling it. Did not texture the entire wall as thy should have. Left chunks of plaster all over the floor, light fixtures, and appliances. left open pain cans with out lids. The outlets were painted over so that the dishwasher outlet no...
Performance Painting Contractors, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2020
I did not end up receiving an installation from this company but the salespeople were outstanding and thorough.
EcoView Windows & Doors
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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.

Basic maintenance, such as cleaning filters, is DIY-friendly, but repairs involving electrical components, pumps, or valves should be handled by a professional.

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

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.

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.

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