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Dishwasher won’t drain

The water won’t drain out of the dishwasher. I disconnected the drain tube from the disposal and cleaned it and the drain inside the disposal. I tried to press drain and it won’t drain from the machine. We checked the breaker it has power. We tried cleaning the drain inside the dishwasher itself. Not sure what else to do?

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Cause 1

Drain Pump

The drain pump uses an impeller to force water through the drain hose. If the drain pump motor is not working, the dishwasher won’t drain. To determine if the drain pump is defective, check the pump motor for continuity using a multimeter. If the motor does not have continuity, or if is getting power but won’t run, replace the drain pump. Drain pumps are not repairable—if the drain pump is defective, you must replace it.

Cause 2

Drain Impeller

The drain impeller pushes water through the drain hose and into the garbage disposer or drain line. If the impeller is broken, replace it.

Cause 3

Drain Solenoid Kit

The drain solenoid opens the drain valve to allow the water to exit the dishwasher. If the drain solenoid fails the valve will not open causing the dishwasher not to drain.

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myself, I tend to answer computer questions. sometimes water damage.

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as @mayer said he does appliance questions. I often see him on appliance or older mac questions.

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