Dishwasher Not Draining Water Properly - How to Fix
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- Dishwasher Not Draining Water Properly - How to Fix
Dishwasher not draining properly? In this video, eSpares will help you get to the bottom of why your dishwasher is not draining completely and help you get your appliance working again. This video features the replacement of a Hotpoint dishwasher motor.
When your dishwasher won't drain, it's important to know how to fix dishwasher drainage issues to get it working properly again and prevent further damage. There are a few possible causes for a dishwasher that won't empty, including a dishwasher drain that's blocked or the dishwasher pump is not working. Here, we will run you through all of the potential issues step by step to help you diagnose and fix the cause of your dishwasher water not emptying.
You may find that you need to replace either the dishwasher's drain pump or the wash motor. You can buy a new drain pump here. www.espares.co.uk/search/pt15...
You can also get hold of a new wash motor on our online shop. www.espares.co.uk/search/pt15...
Head on over to the eSpares website at the following link for any other dishwasher spare parts or dishwasher accessories you might need. www.espares.co.uk/browse/at10...
Need to replace the drain pump but aren’t sure how? Don’t fret. We have a drain pump replacement guide right here. • How to Replace a Dishw...
If your dishwasher isn’t doing its job properly, we can also help you get your dishwasher cleaning properly again with our video at the link below. • How to Get Your Dishwa...
Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here's what we talk about in each part of our video:
0:00 Introducing the video
0:16 Why the dishwasher is not draining at all
1:14 How to remove and check the drain pump
2:29 Suggested video: How to Replace a Dishwasher Drain Pump - Gorenje
3:51 How to check the drain outlet
4:36 How to diagnose a noisy pump
4:52 Suggested video: How to Replace a Dishwasher Wash Motor (Hotpoint)
5:31 How to check the anti-flood sensor
6:22 How to resolve a dishwasher that is constantly draining
7:30 Suggested video: How to Get Your Dishwasher Cleaning Properly
Thanks for watching! - Jak na to + styl
This video was the first one I came across that mentioned broken glass as a common cause of drainage issues. My dishwasher has broken many glasses so I immediately pulled the drain pump and, voila, a piece of glass has apparently been in there for some time and has caused us intermittent drainage trouble. Thank you for sending me in the right direction, eSpares!
Hi Timothy, glass was the most common problem found when we came across dishwashers not draining. Remember if you brake another make sure the bits removed would make a complete glass or it is likely to occur again.
Best video on youtube about drain pump problems. Thank you!
josh you explain everything very clear well done and thank you.
Hi Josh,
Thank you for your excellent video! After dismantling and reassembling the pump, the dishwasher works perfectly.
Best regards,
Joe
Hi Joe, happy to hear all went well. :-)
Thank you, the instruction’s were right on point as I found a piece of glass at the impeller. Removed and put all back together and everything works!
Hi Guido Serletic , thank you for your post and glad the video helped and remember to keep watching.
Its 12:15 ham and I have been going nutz working on my dishwasher. Just found this vid showing exactly what I need to do. THANKS!!!!!!!!!
Hi Charles, hopefully eSpares will be your first place of referance next time you have a problem. 😊
I'm about to have a look at our dishwasher that is having problems functioning. I would just like to say that this is a well done video that provided a good amount of background diagnostic information. So, whether I fix it or not I do want to thank you for the information on the potentially problematic parts here. Thank you very much for the lesson!
+HolySakeCup Thanks for the comments and good luck with the repair.
I've watched 5 or 10 videos along my journey, this is by far the best. Subbed and added this to my playlist.
You totally nailed it. A piece of glass in the drain pump. Only took me pulling it out of the cabinet 3 times before I found your vid.
Thanks dude !
Thanks for the comments, remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped.👍
This was very helpful! I found glass wedged in the check valve flap in the outlet hose. Thank you!!!
Thanks for the feedback Mary.
Great video! I had drain problems, looked at other videos that only talked about pump issues. I took the pump out several times to see what was going on and didn’t finding a problem with it. I was thinking about getting a new dishwasher but thought maybe there was a problem with the drain hose since the pump was working. None of the other videos talked about a flap inside the drain hose being a potential problem , but it was the one thing that you mentioned so I took a look at it, and it was stuck! Don’t even have to pull the washer out to check it. Thanks for saving me money with your great information!
Hi Rod, thanks for letting us know the video helped as we work hard to make the videos as informative as possible.
thank you so much! just saved my dishwasher... disassembled the pump, cleared the block and now it works perfectly again!
Hi Ruben, that is probably the most common fault with dishwashers. To avoid it occuring again always rinse of food particles before loading and if you brake a glass check you have removed all parts before reusing the dishwasher.
This was exactly what I needed to fix our 2 year old GE dishwasher. Saved me a service call and probably a couple hundred dollars. thanks!
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Thank you for the very accurate information that was easy to understand. We never thought it could be a piece of glass but it was. Thanks!
+Gary Luca Thanks for the comments, glad we helped. :-)
Very clearly explained. An articulate and knowledgeable presenter!
Thanks Cheryl, for the comments we always try to ensure viewers can understand their appliances and feel confident to tackle a repair.
Thx man, the anti-flood switch had caused my Beko DW603 to continuously drain 'making a continuous loud noise'
Had a look, mopped up the water, dried it with a hair drier and everything went back to normal.
You saved the day
Thanks khasim for the comments, remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped. 👍
You are a hero!!
First, you confirmed what my ears were hearing - that a piece of glass was indeed blocking the impeller; that in itself spot on. Then based on your video, I was able to disassemble the pump, remove the glass (just like you predicted) and reassemble. IT WORKS!!
Mine required extra effort - the power wiring had to be disconnected because there wasn't enough slack to lay the dishwasher on its back. Also, there was an extra piece on the pump that had to be removed in order to open it
But dude, you saved the day. Thanks a ton!!
Thanks for the comments Dave, remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped.👍
Cheers for the vid - just about to take apart my dishwasher that stopped draining today with a strange noise in the pump and suspected something like this. So was good to see it explained/confirmed first :)
Good luck.
It's back up and running. Shard of glass and some lemon pips in there. Now I have to work out how to reattach the door spring since its plastic mount point has snapped off a while ago heheh :)
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Thank you! I found a piece of glass in my Matsui dishwasher. Looked exactly the same under. This video was my guide! Thank you.
Thanks Carolina for the comments, remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped.👍
Worked like a charm.
Piece of glass right in the Impeller.
Thanx for the help.
👍
Cheers...
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Very well explained, found a piece of glass in mine today, rebuilt the dishwasher and checked to make sure the pump was working before putting it back in its slot next to the sink.
Regards Stuart
Hi Stuart, well done for fixing it and glad we could help.
This is a great tutorial. I did step one... found and removed some broken glass from the impeller motor and works like a charm. Thanks!
You are welcome David.
eSpares Never been so happy to find a piece of broken glass ;)
Remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped.👍 😊
Great Video Josh! Very well explained.
Big thanks
You were spot on , found a piece of plastic by the impeller and now she’s back to her working ways...
Hi dale, glad we could help and remember we have loads of helpful videos on our channel.
Josh, thank you so much! My GE hasn't been draining-I troubleshot all morning, pulling out the drain hose, digging gunk out of the sump, then I came upon your video. I was very happy to find a piece of broken glass blocking the pump impeller. THANK YOU! -Patrick
Hi Patrick, thank you for your post and glad the video helped you fix it yourself.
I live in the land of NO domestic technicians, France. So i rely on videos like this to help with the little issues we all have and would just love to call a person that does and can!
Many thanks for a very well put together video, i might just retrain to be one of those that can…. cheers.
Thanks for the comments Wayne. We have enough videos now listed to help most people to complete their own repairs.
If you do not start a new 'career' be sure to pass on to friends where they can find help. :-)
Thank God for someone who knows what they are talking about.
Glad to hear this George. Thanks for tuning in!
Great video. I've been able to fix my dishwasher so easy when you know what to check for.
Thanks for the comments Kevin, good to hear the information helped.
Very good job explaining what each part does and what can go wrong. I fixed me dishwasher with this video. Water was draining into the dishwasher from the sink.
Hi Looney Tunes , thanks for letting us know and well done for fixing it and glad we could a little.
Thanks Josh - fixed as per your advice - found a toothpick in the fins of the pump. Cheers !!!
+bumbu seed :-)
excellent video, concise and to the point. cherry put blocking the turbine on the pump. Thank you!
Thanks for the comments Harley, remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped.👍
So happy I found your videos, I believe you have answered my issue, will let you know!
kmilli good luck kmilli. :-)
I fixed my pump because of this video. Thanks.
Thanks for the comments Joe, glad all went well.
Great video, thanks and helped me fix mine in well under an hour. It wasn't the faults you raised (the impeller had come off the wash pump shaft due to the central screw falling out..) but it helped me find my way around very quickly. Many thanks!
Hi Miles, thank you for your post and well done for fixing it and maybe we helped a little bit.
Hello, Thanks for this help; I have a Beko Dishwasher and it kept draining and I didn’t know about the anti-flood switch. I turned the dishwasher on its back but then discovered I could have just removed a panel from the base front. As soon as I removed the panel, there was a tube which had come off the side of the main pump and the water had triggered the flood switch.I put the tube back and put the spring-clip back on and all is back to normal, so a big THANK-YOU for the advice.
Cheers, David
Thanks David for the comments, glad we helped sort the problem.
Thanks for the help. In fact it was the non-return valve which had worked out of its housing and was loose inside the drainage hose. I gave it a good wash and pushed it firmly in to place and the machine now works like new!
The non return valve can often stick from accumulated grease. See our video:
How to Cure a Smelly Washing Machine
This video talks about a washing machine cleaner that will help remove grease and limescale in your dishwasher as well as removing mould and bacteria in your washing machine. :-)
Thank you , just sorted my dishwasher ( and in good time to before Sunday dinner !!) very clear information .
+SRoyceHonda Thanks for the comments.
Excellent Video - Good Teachers are born - not made !!
Thanks for the comments, glad you enjoyed the video. :-)
successful midnight dishwasher repair thanks to you. much appreciated!
Thanks for the comments James, remember to 'like’ the video if it helped. 👍
Thanks for the video. Fixed my problem. Broken piece of a plate stuck in the drain pump.
You are very welcome Stavros, hope we can help again in the future.:-)
Thank you eSpares. My dishwasher is now draining properly.
😊
Thank you! So helpful. We had glass in our drain pump definitely couldn't afford to call anyone out!
Thanks for the feedback Stevanie.
Josh ,I want to thank you for the advice regarding dishwasher ,I got mine sorted as you explained very clearly what one has to do to rectify the problem.
I have bought a few parts from the company you represent .🤗
Hi Vapoureyes, glad to hear your appliance is working again and you saved yourself some money. These are the comments we love to hear about. Thank you for shopping with eSpares.
Thanks a lot for this video, helped me repair a blocked pump!
Hi DrLucifer1979, glad we could help and remember to like the video and maybe subscribe for more helpful videos.
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Wanted to say a Massive ThankYou! I thought I was going to have to buy a new dishwasher, or pay someone to fix the pump, but with your help .I cleared the blocked impellor, the blockage was caused by one of the plastic caps that had come off the back of the basket slide rail,(long since replaced) how that managed to get through the filters I have no idea. Thanks again
DaveE
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Thanks Josh, very well explained and helpful
+Geoff Cowl :-)
Hello from Ohio... Thank u so much.. For the video... I knew it was the drain motor but honestly never thought about checking for glass lol and it was... I was about to get a new drain motor..... Thanks again...
Hi Youness, Happy we have helped.:-)
GOOD VID, I did not know they had an anti flood device, thanks for the warning.
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thanks for this - i figured out my over zealous drainage issue and the dishwasher is running perfectly now.
Good to hear that Sarah, well done. 😊
Great video Josh you helped me to repair my dishwasher with the same problem my machine was exactly the same inside when i took it apart even though its a different make and model this was the best advice i found when i took the pump out there was a piece of plastic stuck in the impeller and jamming it you saved us a lot of money today i tried all sorts to shift the blockage including dishwasher cleaner and degreaser nothing worked been trying to fathom it out whats been going on for days now until i found this thanks to you and this video its now sorted
Hi Josh my real names Pete thanks so much for posting this great video there,s one thing that happened with ours when i put the first put machine back together, i did,nt pay enough attention to the anti flood switch i accidentally put it all back together with the polystyrene float slightly pushing up onto the anti flood switch and it was indicating a leak when i switched it back on and not filling so i had to pull the machine out again take the bottom back off and make sure that it was fully down and not pressing on the switch all is fine now i found its only a narrow margin for that little switch to be on or off so anyone doing this,its a thing to watch out for
I just fixed my Bosch dishwasher. Problem was stuck float in Water Level Control Assembly.
This keep the pump constantly running. Hard water/calcium deposits pretty much caked up stopping float.
I went a few steps further and took apart whole assembly and descaled parts and float with CLR cleaner and brushes.
Cleaned Styrofoam float on bottom and all moving parts. (Red push-rod and other parts).
Works as good as new now.
Thanks for video.
Hi Robert, glad the video helped and remember to like the video.
Watching this just saved me £200 getting a new dishwasher. Broken glass removed, impeller spinning... Cheers fella!
Hi Jimmy, that's why we make these videos to help people fix it themselves and remember to like the video
Thank you very much !
A very imformative video . My motor impella was blocked so had to clean it out
One thing though it took me about half an hour to work out that I had to back fill the pump with water to get it running again
Thanks again !
+bob W As long as there is water in contact with the pump it should work. It may be worth pouring a glass of water into the sump after repair , then you will here the familiar 'gurgling' when the machine starts a cycle.
I've just used this video to see if this solves the problem fingers crossed and thanks for now!
What was your problem?.
Thanks!!! i fix my dishwasher all by myself with your tuto.
Hi LaptiteBelanger, thank you for your post and well done for fixing it yourself we are here to help.
Cheers young Russell Brand - glass in the impeller it was - you saved me a fortune!
Thanks rollingpaulo
, glad to know you sorted out the issue. Remember to like and subscribe for more helpful videos in the future.
Thanks alot buddy... U solved all the mess n fuss with my dishwasher..
Hi Amna, glad our video helped and keep watching.
Wow great video thanks !! I wasn't aware Russel Brand
Moon lighted as an appliance technician as well LOL !!
Thanks for the comments, remember to keep Russel's sorry I meant Josh's secret lol.
Very clear instructions and sharp video, easy to follow, will try this at weekend. E spares is a good store, bought various things from them, good reliable service.
Thanks for the positive comments Lilac, we hope the information helps resolve your problem.
Fantastic video! Thank you
Thanks for the comments, remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped.👍
You saved $100 visit from technician for me. Thanks :)
Correction, you saved the $100 by fixing yourself with help from us. 😊
Thanks buddy! It was very helpful
+Abi Wow :-)
Awesome video!! Thank you!
Thanks Donald. 😊
Thanks for your post dude. I checked my drain pump that I thought was broken but it was just a piece of broken glass impeding the pump. I removed the glass and cleaned the drain hose and fix the problem. Thanks for saving me money and calling a repairman. You're the man Josh. Maybe the wife will stop bitching now. She uses it but I hand wash my dishes in the sink.
Hi airegin RG, thank you for your post and glad the video helped we always like it when people save money well done for sorting it.
@@eSparesYour welcome dude.
Thank you. As a last resort I checked the filter assembly in the bottom of the dishwasher and a plastic component? had come adrift. I re-inserted this into its housing but couldn't understand why that would prevent the machine from filling but- lo & behold -it is now working again...
+davidscott47 The first thing a machine does as it starts a cycle is to drain the sump. if this does not occur the machine may stop to indicate a problem. Glad all is sorted now.
Another good video, thanks love espares videos
Hi Malcolm, glad you like our videos and remember to like the video and subscribe for more useful videos in the future.
Thanks dude! You saved the day
very detailed and informative video.. Thanks a lot
Hi Truth Seeker, thank you for your comment and hoped it helped you fix it yourself.
Very helpful and clear information> Thanks
Thanks for your comments, glad you liked the video.😊
Josh,
Thanks for all your help. My inclination is that it is the control board. I'll open it up and see if I can get a number off the board itself and search for one online. If not it is going to dishwasher heaven via the dump.
John
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! It was cherry pits stuck in the impeller, just like you showed.
gertrudestrawberry Foreign objects in the pump are the number one reason for not draining. Always rinse off all food particles before loading the dishwasher and you may be surprised how much cleaner your dishes will be.
Thanks a lot for the video, it just saved my Whirlpool ADPY 2320! Glass shard in the drain pump.....
Hi Nablaman, that is probably the most common reason for a dishwasher not draining. Remember the next time you break a glass to carefully check the broken pieces add up to the whole glass to prevent this occurring again.
Thank You Sir!
:-)
This was a great video! Thanks :)
+Emilie Caiveau :-)
Cheers mate, saved my dishwasher.
You are welcome Paul.
Excellent video. thanks.
You are welcome Ian.😊
Great video and informative. Thank you
Hi Mr Livingstone. Thanks for the post. Glad you found our video helpful.
Thanks Josh this video really helped and also saved me 45 bucks. I thought my pump was broken turns out it was just a piece of glass in the pump. I also think you are Russell Brand's Doppler ganger.
Thanks for the comments Eric, glad we helped.
Your video solved my problems Thanks you !
Hi Galtor, glad we could help and don't forget to like the video.
hey thanks u so much ,i did what u told me and it works.ur advice was really helpful.
+Ellis Diaz Thanks for your comments. glad we helped. :-)
Thank you very much from Russia)
Hi Alexey, hope we helped resolve your problem.
Thanks a lot I did exactly what you said and fixed my dishwasher. There was a piece of an icy pole stick stuck in the impeller.
Hi Pioneer5555, glad we could help remember to like the video and subscribe for more helpful videos.
espares thanks Josh for a brilliant video it saved me 200 quid and what you said and showed us was exactly had happened a little chip x2 off a cup had blocked the pump, IF I NEED ANY SPEARS, i will forsure come to you, working again and quieter than before, 1 week without a dishwasher was hell ..........:-))))))))
+zozerely58 Glad to hear your 'best friend' is back in fine health. :-)
thanks for the great video i have a kenmore and it suddenly stopped draining, took everything apart including the pump and still not draining the i decided to discannect the hose from the drain pipe again and drain into a bucked and it worked perfect ...the problem some kind of particle stuck in the main drain pipe under the sink ....it took two hours to figure this out !!!!
+Nick Brilhante Thanks for the comments and glad to hear you resolved the problem.
Spot on. Found a piece of glass in the impeller area. Bosch. SH16805UC/U12
Thanks for the comments Lou, remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped.👍
You save the day Josh 😍👍👌🍾
Hi, thanks so much for your comment! We are so glad our video has helped you to fix your dishwasher yourself.
Thank you. Fun morning ahead of me tomorrow.
Hi Krzysztof, let everyone know how you get on as we are interested.
@@eSpares Job done :) Piece of broken glass in the pump. I've also impoved filter inner basket with aluminium mesh-norhing larger than 2mm passes. Thanks again guys.
And now to fixing constant draining... Fun, fun, fun ;)
Hi Krzysztof, well done for sorting it and hoped we helped a little bit.
Thanks! Just used this video to fix my dishwasher
Hi Ceren, glad we could help.
eSpares my blockage ended up being a 64gb micro sd card, probably a first 😃
Hi Ceran, you are right that is unusual, I once found a wedding ring inside a dishwasher and another time a pair of false teeth that had managed to drop inside and the customer could not get them out :)
Fixed, cheers
😊
thank you your a star
Flattery Jackie! (blush).
Great Video..
Hi Chris Whaling, thanks for your post and tuning in.
Thank you on your informative videos, I have a SMEG dishwasher and only recently ( 2-3 months) it would run through the program and later after it had finished the cycle the pump would come on. I soaked as much water out of the sump, first tilting forward to get rid of water out of the tray then flipped it on its back. there was a moisture on the float bottom but I could not see anywhere else where the water was coming from, I then took the pump motor off and there was no obstructions. I flipped it back up and when puting the baskets back in I noticed that the bottom door seal was loose or coming out of its little groove and looked as though it had shrunk a little bit, at the moment it seems to be running ok. I wonder if this could be the cause of the problem?
superb video! Thanks.
Thanks Ralph, glad you liked it.
nice one thanks
:-)
Thanks, just fixed my dishwasher, a piece of plastic stuck in the impeller, saved myself a couple of hundred quid, 😎👍👍
Thanks Keith for the comments, remember to 'like’ the video if you enjoyed it or it helped.👍
This is the most helpful video on this topic I've found. Thank you.
Hi Greg, thank you for your comment and remember to like the video and subscribe.
Thank You.... it was a piece of glass ♥
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I had to clean my dishwasher a few months ago and while I was doing so a little metal clip went down the dishwasher's drain and I didn't thing it was a big deal since the dishwasher operated just fine.
Yesterday, the dishwasher did not drain and got an OE error. After running a manual drain cycle, I can hear a low hum coming from the dishwasher but the water is not drained.
After listening to your explanation about what could happen if a piece of glass were to go down the drain, I'm feeling pretty confident that piece of metal is stuck on the pump and blocking the impeller from turning. At least now I know I'm not on a wild goose chase.
Sounds like you have found the clip. The pump on a dishwasher has to be a close fit between the impeller and the casing or it would not push the water. Shards of glass, nuts any small item will eventually be washed into the chamber and jam the impeller.
Josh - You Da' Man!!! A small piece of glass in the impeller indeed.
Thanks Herb, as you can tell not the first time we have heard of this. 😊
Good video
Thanks for the comments Joe. :-)