I've never used the dishwasher in my home, but I've noticed that dirty water pools up inside of it. This situation has persisted for three years, and I'm pretty grossed out by it. I suspect that some of the water from the sink might be backing up into the dishwasher somehow. While the dishwasher itself operates fine and drains properly when I run it, the dirty water reappears after a few days. I'm looking for advice on what might be causing this issue and how I can fix it.
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Sounds like you've already diagnosed the problem! A plumber could sort it out quickly, but if you're feeling handy, you could tackle this as a DIY project. The plumbing under your sink is actually pretty user-friendly for beginners.
If the water is pooling again after being dry, that typically indicates backflow from the sink's drain. Make sure the drain is looped high enough under the sink so that nothing can flow back down into the dishwasher. That's crucial!
First off, you should check if the drain line from your dishwasher has a high loop where it connects to the sink. If it's not set up correctly, dirty water from the sink can backflow into your dishwasher. It's a common issue we see.
Absolutely! I've worked in property management, and it's surprising how often installers forget that high loop. It's vital for preventing backflow.
We called a plumber for another issue, and I mentioned this problem, but they couldn't pinpoint it either. It's definitely frustrating!