Frigidaire Dishwasher Not Draining Water Properly.

It may be new that your dishwasher is not draining water, there really is only a few different causes for this to happen. We have put together a list of 4 different causes for a Frigidaire dishwasher not draining properly for you to fix yourself.

The drain hose is a light hose that connects the dishwasher to the sink drain or water disposal so what can be drained from the unit. Typically, it loops under the sink and can become kinked if it is crowded by objects or it has been moved. You may be able to unkink it by moving some objects. If it has been damaged, it will need to be replaced by a dishwasher repair technician.

If the hose is not kinked, it may be clogged preventing water from exiting. While it may need to be unclogged by a professional, an DYI'er may be able to do this themselves.

Use these steps as general rules to how to unclog your drain hose:

1. Unplug the dishwasher from power.
2. Locate your drain hose by using your dishwasher manual.
3. Disconnect the drain hose from the dishwasher. 
4. Check the hose for any clogs and gently remove the clogs found with a straightened coat hanger or a screwdriver.
5. If the clog can not be reached, try by disconnecting it from the sink drain or disposal. If you are unable to get the clog free, it will need to be replaced.



A dishwasher filter ensures that no large food particles or debris can get into the drain pump or hose. After multiple uses, the filter can become clogged itself and need to be cleaned. Cleaning the filter is an easy task and an easy way to get your dishwasher to drain again. Most professionals recommend to clean your filter once a month.

Here is How to Clean Your Dishwasher Filter:

1. Remove the bottom rack of the dishwasher
2. Push down on the spray arm while rotating the filter handle counterclockwise.
3. To remove the filter and spray arm, pull up.
4. Seperate the filter from the spray arm and wash the filter to remove any particles under warm water. 
5. Put the spray arm and filter back together and replace it in the dishwasher. 
6. Rotate the filter handle clockwise to lock it in place



A Frigidaire dishwasher drain pump is used to drain the water from the bottom of the dishwasher into the drain hose. It uses an impeller to do so and sometimes debris and food particles can block the impeller, causes the dishwasher to not be able to drain properly. Refer to your dishwasher manual to find out how to access the drain pump and remove any blockages.

If there are no blockages, it can be that your drain pump needs to be replaced. Contact our professionals today to see how we can repair dishwasher today.



Sometimes, it may be that you have an issue with an air gap or garbage disposal clog. If you have a garbage disposal or air gap, it is likely that they share the same drain as the dishwasher. If either device becomes blocked, it can clog the shared drain. If this has happened, water will then backflow into the dishwasher itself during a washing cycle.

You can run the disposal to remove any blockages before running the dishwasher. Air gaps can be fixed easily by removing the cap and clearing any debris that is visible.