Frigidaire dishwasher won't drain

What to expect when you experience a Frigidaire dishwasher won't drain issue

How is the won't drain problem fixed?

Correcting most won't drain problems usually involves replacing the drain pump, pump and motor assembly or drain hose. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a dishwasher that won't drain

When the dishwasher won't drain it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.

What to look out for with a dishwasher won't drain diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dishwasher problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

Frigidaire Dishwasher Does Not Drain Troubleshooting

When your Frigidaire dishwasher does not drain, check for a clog in the sink drain. Clearing a clog in the sink drain will enable your dishwasher to drain properly.

If your dishwasher drain hose attached to the garbage disposal, check the garbage disposal to see if it’s full and blocking the dishwasher from draining. Run the garbage disposal to clear the drain path for the dishwasher if necessary.

Many Frigidaire dishwashers have an air gap installed in the drain line going from the dishwasher to the sink drain or garbage disposal. Check that air gap and clear it out if you find grease or debris clogging the air gap.

A frequent cause of a Frigidaire dishwasher not draining is a dishwasher drain knockout plug not being removed from a brand new garbage disposal that you recently installed. If you don’t knock out the plug in the dishwasher drain line connection on the new garbage disposal, water won’t drain through the garbage disposal and down through the kitchen sink drain.

If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help your fix a Frigidaire dishwasher that does not drain, schedule Frigidaire dishwasher repair and trust the pros at Sears Appliance Repair to fix the problem right.