Dishwasher Clogs: 3 Things You Should Know

If you have a dishwasher in your kitchen, you are probably thankful you have it, as these appliances come in very handy—until yours stops functioning properly. One problem you might experience with your dishwasher is a clog in the line. If this occurs, your dishwasher will stop draining the water it uses as it washes your dishes, and this water will be trapped in the bottom of the device. Here are three things to know about dishwasher clogs.

How dishwasher clogs occur

If you are the type of person that does not rinse your dishes before putting them in your dishwasher, imagine how much food debris your dishwasher will have to deal with. Food debris in a dishwasher is the number-one thing that will lead to a clogged line. This clog can occur in several places inside your device. The first place to look is the filters. Most dishwashers have two filters, and these are used to stop food debris from getting into the drainpipes. The second place to look is the hose. This hose is what drains the water from the device down your drainpipes. If too much food has accumulated in it, it will end up clogged.

There is also a chance that the clog is deeper in the drainpipe, but if this is the case, you will also likely experience a clogged kitchen drain too, as both the kitchen sink and dishwasher typically drain through the same pipe.

Ways to prevent dishwasher clogs

The good news is that you might be able to prevent your dishwasher from getting clogged, but it may require a little bit of maintenance. The first thing to do is make sure you rinse your dishes before you place them in the appliance. Doing this will reduce the amount of food your dishwasher has to deal with. Secondly, you should consider cleaning the hose and filters every few months. If you do this, you can keep them clear, which will be helpful for clog prevention.

Ways to fix dishwasher clogs

If you currently have a clogged dishwasher and cannot fix the problem yourself, you should call a plumber. A plumber will locate where the clog is and will clear the line, leaving you with a dishwasher that operates properly.

While some people are handy with fixing issues like this, most people prefer hiring it out to a plumber. To schedule repair services or learn more about fixing appliances, contact a local plumber, like those at Johnson Plumbing.