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I'm afraid your posting may generate more questions than answers, but I'll help if I can. Has the dishwasher ever worked properly since you've been there? If it has, then it may just be a clog causing back pressure. If there really is a pipe running uphill, or another bad installation problem, then that is the logical place to start your repairs.
Once your sure that your drain is actually draining, pour your biggest pasta pot full of boiling water down the sink where the dishwasher empties, being very careful not to burn yourself with water or steam. Watch as it drains and follow it with a good flushing of hot water from the tap. Grease is a very common problem and the very hot water will help, though there may be other issues requiring further drain cleaning. Avoid the chemical cleaners, though and call a professional; they have the tools, the knowledge and the experience to help you.
Other factors may be the grinder on the dishwasher not working properly, improperly installed or internally broken Y where the dishwasher connects to the drain, a stoppage further down the drain line somewhere, or improper venting.
Good luck!!
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quote: Originally posted by The Home Care Club LLC:
Very common issue. What has happend is the washer drain is starting to plug up with hair, and grease. As the washer pumps the water out faster then the drain can handle it it backs up to the nearest sink. If the pipe is pitched wrong the greasy water from the sink lays in the pipe in that location and begins to gell up. As it does this lint from the washer gets caught on the grease and begins to plug the pipe.
You should go to a home center and purchase the best quality liquid drain cleaner that they have. Not the store brands like liquid plumber. They are ok for at sink clogs but not ones in pipes. This cleaner normally comes in a plastic bottle that is covered with plastic bag. This is an ACID, Its very strong and can burn easily. Wear gloves and eye protection while using this . Read and understand the directions carefully before you use it. If your uncomfortable in doing so. Then get a plumber with a snake.
Pour it down the kitchen drain The whole container. DO NOT put any water in any drain for at least one hour after. So hit the bathroom before you do this. Cover the drain in the sink with a pot cover so if anything comes back up the drain it does not splash onto anything or person.
After at least one hour. Turn on the sink and let the water run for at least 10 min. This should be enough to flush out the pipes. Then once that is done. Turn on the washer and run it through a complete cycle. Then see if it works.
Its not a hard or expensive thing to do. Just becareful so you do not get burnt with the cleaner.
Is this ACID safe for Septic Systems. I would like to clean my pipes from the washing machine. Thanks Becky |
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