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This worked for me! Thank you! 😃

Thank you ! This fixed my problem

Thankyou,was helpful..the troubleshooting the company sent me was way too difficult.

What about the high loop ?

Very good video sir. I would say though that removing the pipe U-bend is also a good idea as you can clear this at the same time. You can then use a screwdriver to push any blockage out and rather than push the blockage into the u-bend, you remove it completely.

thank you! you saved me $200!!

thank you handyman dan!! my dishwasher has been having issues for months and I've been trying to track down the exact source of the issue, turns out i had a plug in the same spot as you, hopefully this time its fixed for good!

Thank you for posting it. It’s truly helped me to resolve my dishwasher problem and saved myself from hiring someone and paying arm and legs. Thanks

Solved 2022...thanks for the great video. Flushed the drain hose now the dishwasher is working fine!

Not really fixed. The dishwasher drain connector loads up with floaters and fats as the sinks are drained and they build up in the connector fitting over time. I had to unclog my downward angled fitting every 2 months with a chopstick. The dishwasher drain connector should be mounted horizontally onto the waste pipe as close to the sink base as possible and the dishwasher drain hose should be suspended higher than that fitting for at least a foot.

Not really fixed. The problem is the sink drain connector is pointed downwards and any fats or floaters rise up into the dishwasher drain connector as the sinks are drained

Dan, fella-me-lad, you are one cool cat

Dan, good job with this follow-along video. Keep 'em coming! I got a couple of laughs as well!

Well done. Thank you.

It was already assembled …duh !!!!!

Cheers Dan, your a legend.

Thanks so much for this. You saved me another call to the real estate 🤣

Great video. Quick question, doesn't your drain pipe the white one need to be level? Having it lay on the floor and hook upwards doesn't that not siphon correctly where it could cause the clogging to occur?

Thank you for the fantastic video. It was so easy to follow along and follow your clear instructions. I actually felt like I could give it another go after resorting to handwashing dishes for an embarrassingly long time. Other videos were confusing or started with pulling the pump apart, etc, which is not something I wanted to try. Looks like I probably didn't need to anyway. Found a little grease when I poked the screwdriver in. Fingers crossed that was it. Running the dishwasher now! You've gained a new subscriber. Will definitely look to your videos for other fixes I need to do!

Thank you. Nice video. I will try

I appreciated this video. It was very clear, and I didn't even have the sound on. I liked the written comments at opportune moments.

I love your soft German inflected English!

Thank you for sharing! It’s so helpful and I had my problem solved!

Great instructions! Exactly what I needed

* Thanks 🙏 very much!

Is it possible to find out if the pump is the problem or a clogged pipe? My machine doesnt tell me and while im preparing to clean the pipe with pipecleaner i do not know if the problem is the pipe or a defective pump

Thank you! We were about to buy a new dishwasher, to replace our 10yr old, clogged/non draining Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher. I had tried cleaning all the filters, etc. to no avail. I was about to give up, and spring the several hundred $$ for a new machine, when I luckily happened upon your video. Used your technique... Wham Bam! Done, fixed, muy bueno! Thanks again.

Nice video. Entertaining and useful. I'd only suggest disassembling the P trap too, just to make sure the clog doesn't move further down the system.

Very helpful, thanks

Fantastic video my friend!! Hopefully it saves me getting a plumber.

Thank you! My dishwasher wasn’t draining. I followed a lot of videos and disconnected my dishwasher hose twice to check for a clog. Yours was the first video to show that the connection to the disposal might be the problem. My problem was in the air gap, but you pointed me in the right direction. Much appreciated!!!

You’re going to love me after you read my comment/advise. I always put dishwasher powder/liquid not just inside the sealed lockable compartment, but most importantly also outside of it. Logically answer yourself this question, when is the detergent required the most, when the dishes are the dirtiest at the beginning of cycle or halfway through when they are already partially rinsed by just pure water? The answer is Off course when very dirty at the beginning. So I always split my dishwasher powder between sealed compartment and outside, effectively it gives your dishes a prewash. Most dishwasher actually have designated space for this reason, sometimes uncovered, sometimes under the the main flap slotted section. Frankly my “half “ of powder outside is alway bigger then locked “half”. It also has another benefit apart from cleaning your dishes better, it keeps your dishwasher’s drainage pipes clean, that’s because all this greasy stuff from initial wash is dissolved by the powder you’ve put outside of locked compartment and does not stick to the drainage. For this reason I have never ever used any of those heavily advertised “dishwasher cleaners”. You will notice it yourself when cleaning the filter (still have do it regularly, it’s compulsory), it won’t have this whitish gluey coat that is hard to remove. After 20 years of service I have replaced my old dishwasher with new one and guess what? The drainage pipe was so clean that I have not changed, just reconnected it to new machine. Another tip, when you’re installing your dishwasher, connect it to hot water supply pipe instead of cold. Don’t bother with all in one tablets or pods, always use dedicated powder/liquid and separate rinse aid. By the way rinse aid really makes the difference ton achieve spotless dry dishes. P.S. obviously I am a dishwasher freak.

Hi dan you need to try the stuff called iron out I tried that and my dishwasher drains now and works like brand new it's called ironout

Thank you it worked 😺

Thanks Dan! I was so pleased to put a screwdriver down the tube leading to the drainpipe and find some seeds and other debris. Dishwasher was immediately happy! Many thanks.

You saved me loads of £££. The u bend pipe (which dishwasher pipe attaches to) was full of ice lolly sticks, fat, and other horrible stuff. Would never have looked in that area if it wasnt for your vid. Thanks!! 😊

Mamma Mia! What I love about CZcams is that the piano player from Abba can entertain us by making a video on how to unclog your dishwasher drain.

Dan you the man! I tried everything else, and thought my pump was gone but never thought to check the darn drain connection! This totally did the trick. I watched 5 other videos about trouble shooting a dishwasher that wont drain and not one mentioned this!!

Thank you for this video! I was able to fix my plumbing issue thanks to you!

You’re the best. Thank you!! 🙏

Ooooo you’re German aren’t youuuuuu. 😘😻😻😻😻

Boom! Dishwasher fixed. Thank you 😊

Didnt think I could have something stuck in the Y connection. Actually had a giant pumpkin seed stuck in there. Thanks for the tip!

Yes, yes,yes it worked...,..thanks so much...keep safe & strong...

Thank you! This video was a life saver!!

This worked! Better than any texbook. I am gratefl!

Thank you, same place got clogged up.

Genius! I had something obstructing at the same place. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you.

Thanks for the video! Solved my problem