Dishwasher not draining FIX. D.I.Y. KitchenAid & Whirlpool

How to video: In this I troubleshoot numerous issues that can cause a dishwasher to not drain. This particular Dishwasher is a KitchenAid brand but this can be helpful for other dishwashers as well.
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[@Kmrc1213]

I wish every repair video was like this, where someone could clearly and concisely communicate the part’s purpose and the why of each step. Bravo!!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thank you

[@sarahbarker6229]

Thank you so much for mentioning the garbage disposal replacement possibility…you solved our problem with that!!

[@nathanmaxwell2828]

Thank you so much. A friend installed a new disposal for me. I had watched another video, but your mentioning the disposal just saved me a ton of time!!!

[@tylerhershey7461]

Man same here went thru ton of videos

[@zacharykinnison2930]

Wow. Same. Missed the knockout on the drain hook up.

[@awareness4]

Awesome vid. Same issue saved me lots of money, time, and grief. People like you are a great addition to the world. Thanks!!!

[@lauriesalmon6068]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Our kitchen aide dishwasher wasn’t draining, my husband wanted to call a repair man and I said let’s check KZbin. We found your video and ITS FIXED. It was a piece of plastic stuck in the pump. Really appreciate your video

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Great news

[@lamarwilson8608]

It was the disposal knockout. So glad you mentioned it, or I never would have thought that was the issue! Thank you sir!

[@user-zg6fl3bm7s]

This illustration was perfect to guide me through the steps in solving my drainage problem. It was exactly the same scenario - a piece of glass stuck in the impellor of the pump. Perfect!!! Thank you.

[@TabbiiCatt]

Thank you for mentioning the garbage disposal, you saved me one heck of a headache!

[@Jamestakespictures]

You’ve made one of the best produced, most explanatory and helpful videos on about any topic I’ve seen. Seriously!

[@sjsim9795]

Could not have fixed our dishwasher without this video. Thank you for making it easy to follow!

[@Willa279]

Thank you! Pump spinner thing case off like u showed and there was a small piece of wine glass stuck from months ago. Taking out the washer and tipping it over took the longest. Great job going slow and showing / explaining each step.

[@adrietaylor]

My husband and I have NEVER, I mean, EVER fixed anything ourselves, but the moment we watched your vid we suspected that glass might be the culprit, as I am a notorious glass breaker. IT WORKED. It took us about 1.5 hours, but WE DID IT...so proud and grateful for you and your step by step instructions!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Awesome!

[@donaldnorth3714]

Thanks a million! My son-in-law and I installed a new garbage disposal and the next thing I know, my dishwasher wouldn’t drain! Instead of calling a plumber, I watched your video, and sure enough we hadn’t popped out the “stopper” allowing the washer fluids to drain into the disposer! You saved me lots of 💰💰💰.

[@jasonporter1415]

I change my garbage disposal last week and had no idea that it had a knock out inside the garbage disposal. Now my dishwasher is working awesome again. Thank you.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Yes it's a pretty common mistake that I've done myself a few times.

[@ehabteima]

You're a genius. My dishwasher stopped out of no where. This was the first video and man. Just spot on. I had the exact same problem and fixed it as described here. Phew.

[@Gnomeadventcalendar]

My husband looked at a few videos before this and was lost. This video was perfect and explained everything precisely. You mentioned yours had glass,.. sure enough ours had glass also. Thanks for the detailed video and explanation. You saved us a lot of money.

[@mkmur55]

Who ever you are THANK YOU. I was able to fix my drain problem and save a boatload of money. I've avoided having to have a repairman. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!

[@martintu512]

This video provides a systematic view of resolving the diswaher non-draining issue. In my case, when I installed the garbage disposal, I didn't remove the knock-out plate, so the dishwasher doesn't drain. Just by removing the knock-out plate, my problem was no more. Thank you so much!

[@michaelgreen2613]

Nailed it! piece of plastic stuck in the drainage pump! Thanks so much for the great video. This video was beyond helpful, I got my dishwasher fixed right after I watched this(twice)

[@ktarthur]

Thank you for posting this - 1 day before home inspection to sell and the error code showed up. Found broken glass from a wine glass stem that made it through the filter and was blocking the pump from spinning. Fixed and running in about 1 hour.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Glad it helped

[@herdbull]

Thanks. I changed out the disposal yesterday and thankfully the knock out plug was our issue w draining Thanks for the video

[@robrokks]

I’ve used your video twice now to make the same repair, saving me $$$. Both times, small pieces of glass were found right where you found yours in the video. Thank you!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

That dang glass!

[@craigsaft4598]

You sir are a lifesaver, I just installed a new garbage disposal and had no idea about the knock out plug. 3 hours of my life gone but everything is working great now. Thank you for the knowledge good sir.

[@matthewbuscemi6661]

You just saved me at least $150-$200! I have the same model dishwasher and had a small piece of plastic stuck in the motor. As soon as I opened it up, It fell right out. I was able to actually open up the motor without taking the dishwasher out of the wall. It was a tight squeeze, but I was able to access it from underneath. Thank you so much!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

you're welcome

[@MannyLeyva]

Thank you so much! I migrated from a Y airgap connection to connect the Dish washer straight to the garbage disposal and I totally was oblivious that there was a plastic cover on the garbage disposal pipe.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Your welcome

[@farrahforoushani1072]

Excellent, easy to follow, and comprehensive DIY video. THANK YOU!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thanks

[@mauroreyes5856]

so glad I found this! i was able to fix my Kitchenaid dishwasher, which had some broken glass in the pump. saved me a repair bill.

[@zakguernsey3174]

Fantastic walkthrough my issue was also glass in the impeller. You just saved me a couple hundred dollers by not needing to call someone out. Thanks for the great content!

[@1375dburke]

OMG!! This video was SPOT ON. I have a Whirlpool Dishwasher and found a little piece of glass in the drain pump. Love KZbin, Thanks for posting this video. Saved me mucho $$$$

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Glad it worked out for you!

[@jianghuang3322]

Super helpful. I cleared the pump of a small twig and fishbone but still not draining. When I get to the part in this video about blowing through the hose to make sure it’s not the issue I was thinking I’m running it every day so it can not be the hose but doesn’t hurt trying. Glad hubby thought of using the air pump for inflatable kayak and we blew out so much mushy ewww! Now it’s working! Snake didn’t help much as the hose is loooong and twisted. Wish it was installed more efficiently. Thanks for the video!

[@devodar2579]

I had the exact same dishwasher and the exact same issue (piece of glass in the impeller). Removed it and all is working great! Thanks to your video!!! Much appreciated.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

your welcome

[@alfredwashingtoniii6834]

God bless you and your knowledge! We had the same exact problem and it was a piece of glass! Works like new again! 💪🏾

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Thanks, I'm glad it worked for you

[@marchallaert7372]

Great tutorial. The problem was actually at the drain opening on the garage disposal. You called it out and I checked it and sure enough that was it. I blew it out with an air tank and out came the corn 🌽. Thank you!!!!!😅

[@bobarslan7889]

Of course it stopped draining as soon as the family arrived for Easter weekend! Turned out to be a clogged drain line near the disposal. This video helped me get things fixed up quickly and easily. Thanks for taking the time to post it.

[@user-bt4oq7ys1q]

Your instructions saved me allot of headache. I've replaced a number of garage disposals in my lifetime; however in this case, I forgot to knock out the drain plug which was causing the dishwasher not to drain. Thank you!!

[@bludevil30]

Thank you. Fixed my dishwasher tonight and had the exact same thing you had. A small chunk of glass fell out.

[@mgman9910]

I just changed out our garbage disposal and the next day the dishwasher just would not drain THANKS TO YOU TELLING ABOUT THE KNOCK-OUT IN THE DISPOSAL I checked it and it needed to be knocked out ! ! Because of your great video I was able to get it going ! Thanks a ton for making this video you are awesome REALLY THANKS A TON ! Charlie F.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

You are so welcome!

[@slayermcgee]

You sir, are a saint! That comment you made about the new garbage disposal may have not removed the input plug - that was my problem! A cabbage plumber (me 😅) forgot to do this when I installed the new disposal last week. Thank you!!!

[@carlroeleveld9856]

This was a phenomenal video, was super nervous to twist the pump Off of my dishwasher because it was on pretty tight, but it came off no problem. Glass was also the culprit for me too, it took off one of the propeller tooth. Did three test drains and it Works fantastic now. Thank you so much for the video saving me money and helping me feel good problem solving.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Glad to hear it worked.

[@ruzhao]

Awesome! Clearly and organized video. Exactly the same issue.

[@stevemcabee0514]

Great video, thanks for making it. My impeller dragged when moved by fingertip. Took it apart and piece of glass fell out. Thanks again

[@davidgiudice7688]

If you installed a disposal, you probably didn't knock out the plug that is in the side of the disposal that connects to the dishwasher hose. THAT is what happened to me, and a big THUMBS UP for mentioning that.

[@jocelynemspalt4715]

thanks for this video and the info about the garbage disposal !! if I did not see this, I was ready to buy a new diswasher and for sure have the same situation !!! thanks thanks thanks

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Awesome

[@richperkins5192]

Ahaha me too

[@yoscroll1136]

Thank you so much I just fixed my dishwasher and less than two minutes by knocking out the plastic piece in the garbage disposal. I just replaced the garbage disposal and did not think to knock that plastic piece out.

[@Angelfallen3]

Excellent instructive video! Trying to fix the draining issue in my dishwasher and will check the spots you described.

[@haelee3454]

Easy and detailed explanation. Best video to solve dish washer draining problem

[@drrobhaynes]

Thanks for pointing out the pump/impeller check. I was able to narrow down the drain problem to the pump. Discovered that we had a small piece of chop stick that broke off and was getting lodged in the impeller intermittently. It was a big help. Thanks!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Glad it helped

[@beingfrank3321]

Thanks! I have a KitchenAid and the problem and fix was a duplicate of your video. The piece of glass in my pump was a bit larger. I don't know how it made it to the pump, but it did. Thanks again!

[@Neil1978Neil]

It was the knock out for my issue. You are a blessing. Thanks for posting.

[@dufourfamily513]

This video was not what I needed repaired, but I loved the way you explained the process. I was wondering if you had a video for the circulation pump. My dishwasher is not delivering water the the upper spray arm very well, I think it might be the circulation pump, but I'm not sure.

[@jsajan5]

I am so very grateful for your time to make this video. I could troubleshoot my dishwasher. Thank you very much.

[@shawnfoos7844]

That was the Best instruction video I have ever seen I did everything exactly as you said and I’ll be darn if it wasn’t a piece of glass that fell out. Thank you so much for an excellent video.

[@randaldunkle]

Thank you, mine was clogged at the garbage disposal - not a lot but about 6 inches of grease, cleaned it out and unit now works fine!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Great

[@mikejordan9546]

Thanks for the great video. My lesson learned is to make sure I read the instructions before installing a new garbage disposal. Thanks again!!

[@darrellsweet6405]

Thank you! I took my pump apart and there was a toothpick in it! You saved me a few hundred bucks!!!

[@davidstockbridge]

Nice job, brief but very informative, helpful graphics and steady camera work. Thanks!

[@vitaminl2408]

Had the same problem with the glass, thank’s so much!

[@brianirwin5296]

Super clear video. My afternoon is now all planned out. Thanks.

[@markodriscoll9290]

Excellent video. Clear and concise. My impeller was stuck. Freed by finger tip. Empties like new. 🤓

[@ronilda2231]

What is an impeller?

[@timmyhart5679]

Love this video. Has helped me multiple timed with this dishwasher. Seems like a shotty design as I end up removing something from the pump about every 5 months. Never had this issue with other dishwashers. Would not recommend this model based on this alone

[@Imhere872]

You're the 5th vid in these dishwashers ive seen while looking at repair vids and they all seem to have the same thing in common broken glass in the impeller just took mine apart using this video and guess what?? broken glass shard in my impeller jamming it up 😂 thanks for the help man

[@claudenoel2759]

Just want to send out a big thank you for this video. Simple fix and accurate. My impeller was jammed up with debris including a chip from a dish, go figure.

[@rickrichmond7828]

Thank You. I had a larger piece of glass in exactly the same spot. Saved me some money!!!

[@stevevlahos5469]

Thanks for the thorough explanation. Going to tackle mine now. 😊

[@yaneth1080]

Thank you so much! It was the knock out plug in our new garbage disposal.

[@DELFUNK2015]

Thank you so much for mentioning the garbage disposal plug. That mas my issue and I never would have thought of that.

[@ChristopherDillman]

Great video and discovery. Bookmarking this one in case this happens to my 2021 Kitchenaid (KDFE104HPS). Fortunately the air gap flooding my counter top was just in fact a bad $5 air gap part.

[@pauldupuy6974]

You made a believer of me. Excellent instructions.😁

[@nicholejohnson1173]

Super helpful!! I’ll be doing this today! Thanks for the video.

[@pagewannabe272]

Excellent. I have the exact problem and the exact same dishwasher. Thanks. Bill

[@tryhardsweat5224]

Dude you are the absolute BEST!!!! I recently replaced my disposal and didn't take out the inlet.. Thank You so much!!¡!!...Sub!!!!

[@PaintWithMeTeresaMarie]

Thank you for this awesome video. I was able to fix our dishwasher without calling a repair person.

[@scooper88]

Fantastic video. I have the drain pump off and can spin the impeller but not sure how freely should it spin. I am assuming not freely like a fan blade but spin freely a full turn or two before it spins back. Is that correct?

[@Longlost67]

Had the same problem. You are the man! Thanks!

[@kimsmith5442]

Outstanding knowledge and video! Thank you!

[@vspiotti]

This just saved me $$$$$!!!....Exact same issue, piece of glass in the impeller. Thanks for sharing.... Vinnie

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Awesome

[@SCDrJ03]

Thanks so much for this video! Our JennAir would not drain and it had the same style drain pump, and wouldn’t you know it there were glass shards blocking the impeller!

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

Glad you got yours fixed!

[@stevesepka2542]

Thank you! Excellent video. Really appreciate it!

[@GPLP335]

Thank you! I completely forgot about needing to punch out the drain connection for the new disposal.

[@rtshaffer77]

Great video! We found a piece of glass in the exact same spot!! And saved us a fortune.

[@D.I.Y._All-in-One]

That's great!

[@8stringmonkey]

Sunflower seed shells made it past my filter and clogged mine. Thanks for the info.

[@EddieEdick]

Thanks - like a lot of others, we recently replaced the garbage disposal and didn't know about the knock out plug. Everything is working again!

[@benjaminkell]

That fixed my problem! Had a broken piece of plastic in the pump. Thanks for the video!

[@taralbethune5607]

This was so helpful, thank you!!

[@josephkim1909]

Hey man, you save my day! Big thanks to you!

[@toddpeterson]

This is an excellent video. Thank you.

[@FAC1806]

Thank you! You just saved me 300$! Knowledge is power

[@markmusselman4432]

Thanks, your video helped me figure out and find the exact problem!

[@weiliuvivian]

Thank you for the video ❤ saved a lot of time and money for us.

[@jonathanthomas5778]

Thank you thank you thank you this video helped us fix our problem!

[@johndunbar2366]

Perfectly explained. Exactly what happened to mine.

[@artistrobert]

Thanks so much, your video was super helpful and I also had a piece of glass in the same!

[@pauldeserres8169]

Great video, thanks!

[@billiecruthis607]

That was so great , thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@leoniegayle7648]

Thanks a lot, this video was very helpful.

[@svetlanaleer5873]

Thank you! I had a blockage in drain hose. It’s cleared.

[@louismartinez7772]

Great video, went through all your trouble shooting, no blockage in the line drain motor works, but stil does not drain 🤨

[@prasanthgo]

Amazing video. It's like you foresaw what would be wrong with my unit

[@2get2Terrapin]

Great video. Thank you

[@amyshattuck9645]

Fixed it! Thanks!!💪🏼