The drain hose runs from the dishwasher to the sink or garbage disposal, and it could be blocked or kinked. "Remove the drain hose and inspect the opening and where the hose was connected for any ...

A high loop to disposal configuration has a drain hose that is looped up to the top of the cabinet and connects to the garbage disposal. This high loop is typically held in place with tape, string ...

The dishwasher typically drains into the same drain the garbage disposal uses. If it is a problem with your disposal system, like built-up food sediment, this can prevent proper dishwasher drainage.

Check the drain hose Once the appliance is prepped, the first thing to check is the drain hose. If you have a garbage disposal, this is the hose that connects to the disposal, usually under the sink.

Your dishwasher, sink drain and garbage disposal do the big dirty work in your kitchen, and you can keep them smelling fresh and running well with a few easy steps.

If the drain plugs and filter are clear, then move on to the draining tube, which often dumps dirty water into your garbage disposal. The top rubber tube drains the dishwasher into the garbage ...

Run cold water down the drain with your garbage disposal for 30 seconds before you run your dishwasher. It will wash away any garbage caught in the di ...

Your dishwasher, sink drain and garbage disposal do the major dirty work in your kitchen, and you can keep them smelling fresh and running efficiently with a few easy steps.

Homes & Gardens Keep your dishwasher, disposal and drain running cleanly and efficiently Updated: Apr. 25, 2013, 9:45 p.m. | Published: Apr. 25, 2013, 8:45 p.m.

Question: Every time I run the dishwasher, I've got to stand by the sink with a cup to bail the water out that comes up and drain it into the adjacent sink.