Samsung dishwasher not draining

What to expect when you experience a Samsung dishwasher not draining issue

How is the not draining problem fixed?

Correcting most not draining problems usually involves replacing the drain pump, drain hose or electronic control board. However, there are many potential causes, so a thorough diagnosis is key to fixing the problem. An accurate diagnosis is essential to understanding how much the repair will be.

Sears Home Services recommendations for a dishwasher that is not draining

When the dishwasher is not draining it can be for many reasons. To avoid replacing unneeded parts we recommend having a Sears Home Services professional perform diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of the problem. Our technicians are experienced at diagnosing all types of dishwasher failures.

What to look out for with a dishwasher not draining diagnosis

Diagnosing modern appliances without proper knowledge and training can be difficult. Without using proper diagnostic techniques, fixing your dishwasher problem will only be achieved through changing parts on a hunch. Appliances, especially in the last 10 years, have become extremely advanced, and many models have electronic parts that are difficult to test. DIY repairs on the latest appliance models are becoming increasingly difficult.

Samsung Dishwasher Water Not Draining

When water is not draining from your Samsung dishwasher, follow these troubleshooting tips to fix the problem:

• Check the kitchen sing drain to see if it’s clogged. Clear that clog if water isn’t draining from the kitchen sink.
• If the dishwasher drain hose is connected to the garbage disposal under your sink, run the garbage disposal to clear food from the disposal to dishwasher water will drain freely through the garbage disposal.
• If you recently installed a new garbage disposal under your kitchen sink, make sure the garbage disposal knock-out plug for the dishwasher drain connection is removed. Knock out that plug if it wasn’t removed during garbage disposal installation so the dishwasher will drain properly.
• If you have an air gap installed in the dishwasher drain line at the kitchen sink, clear that air gap if it’s clogged.
• Place a bucket under the drain hose connection to the garbage disposal or kitchen sink drain and pull the dishwasher drain hose off the connection under the sink. Check for grease or debris clogging the dishwasher drain hose. Remove the clog if you see one at the end of the dishwasher drain hose. If you suspect an internal clog in the dishwasher drain hose, try to suck out the clog using a wet/dry shop vacuum.

If these basic troubleshooting tips don’t help your resolve the problem with your Samsung dishwasher water not draining, schedule dishwasher repair service and we’ll send an experienced Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the appliance.