Dishwasher Not Draining Properly

I recently noticed that my dishwasher is not draining properly. I've checked and it's not a clogged drain hose, so I'm wondering if it's a pump issue. Can someone help me diagnose the problem and find a solution?

DishwashDan88

Hi there! It’s possible that the issue you’re experiencing with your dishwasher not draining properly could be due to a clogged drain hose or a pump issue. Can you answer a few questions for me to help narrow down the problem?

Author

Sure!

DishwashDan88

Is the drain hose clogged?

Author

No, I checked and it’s not clogged.

DishwashDan88

Okay, how about the pump? Is it working properly?

Author

I’m not sure, how can I check?

DishwashDan88

To check if the pump is working properly, you can remove the lower dish rack and inspect the bottom of the dishwasher for any debris. If you see anything stuck, like food or other debris, try to remove it and see if that fixes the issue.

Author

I found some food stuck in the pump. I removed it and now the dishwasher is draining properly. Thank you!

DishwashDan88

You’re welcome! Glad to hear that solving the pump issue fixed your dishwasher’s drainage problem. If you have any other concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out again.

Solution found by author: The pump had food stuck in it.