Hey everyone, I've been having issues with my dishwasher lately. It was working perfectly for over a year since I replaced it, but now every time I run it, water starts pouring out from the air gap. I took the drain pipe apart and cleaned everything thoroughly—both ends including the garbage disposal and air gap—yet the problem persists. I'm wondering if the length or placement of the drain pipe could be causing this. Any ideas on how to fix this? Thanks!
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It sounds like you've done a lot already to troubleshoot, but let's make sure you checked everything. Did you clean the air gap itself? Sometimes they get clogged, and even if it looks clean from the outside, the cap might have junk stuck in it. If you’ve cleaned both sides and it’s still an issue, consider replacing the air gap. They can get gross over time, filled with soap residue and food. Also, check the entire line from the air gap to the disposal for any hidden clogs.