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This one is easy and you can do it yourself. Just remove the elbow "trap" pipe and clean it...It's amazing how things can get gunked up in there. I just did this myself and it took less than 20 minutes. Good luck.
The sink drain line is partially plugged.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf you have a garbage disposal, the dishwasher empties into that. The disposal either needs cleaning to open the small drain holes or they have become rusted and don't have enough capacity for the washer. There is an extension available that could be put on the other side of the sink and the dishwasher attached there so that it drained directly into the drain. It is an 1 1/2 inch diameter tube about 4 inches long with an angled off shoot 1/2 inch diameter.
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∙ 11y agoPart of the drain pipe is clogged. Take it apart and clear it, otherwise it will only get worse.
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Can temperature in the sink vary from the temperature in the dishwasher?
Absolutely. Every built-in dishwasher can heat water to a higher temperature than what dispenses from your kitchen sink.
Can an ice maker be plumbed into an existing half inch line that already supplies the kitchen sink and dishwasher?
Dishwasher line is hot water. Tie ice maker into 1/2 inch cold line going to kitchen sink.
Where do you wash dishes?
ummm.... you wash them in a sink? yes and a dishwasher
Why would the water pressure in the kitchen sink go way down after installing a new dishwasher?
check that valves are fully open
Can you run your dishwasher if your sink is clogged?
Probably not, depends on where the clog is at and how the dishwasher drain is connected. I wouldn't chance it, but the worst that will happen is the sink will fill with the water from the dishwasher.
How many valves are under a kitchen sink?
2-3 usually. 1 each for hot and cold water and possibly a third for hot water going to dishwasher.
How do you connect a dishwasher without a garbage disposal?
A fitting made specifically for dishwasher that goes in drain line under kitchen sink.
Why does water that comes from my kitchen sink smell so bad not sulferAlso after dishwasher runs dishes smell awful?
Upgrade your cycle. Use both cups in dispenser and fill with detergent. Use fresh detergent. Dishwashing detergent powder does not have a long shelf live. Pour detergent in a zip lock bag to store.
How do you turn off the water to the dishwasher?
With the water main shut of valve of course
Why does dishwasher water drain out backing into the sink?
The disposal is clogged or that side of the sink is.
What do you need to hook up your Kenmore portable washer to your sink?
Nothing, it should all come with the dishwasher. It fills from the faucet.
How do you remove a dirt smell in the kitchen sink after running the dishwasher?
Your dishwasher may have a leak. Look under it with a flashlight just after it's finished a wash.
