How To Clean The Drain | Hose On A Dishwasher

Place your towels or shallow pan under the connection points.

Most hoses run from the back of the dishwasher to the sink drain or garbage disposal. how to clean the drain hose on a dishwasher

The hose is typically corrugated, ribbed plastic or rubber, about ¾ to 1 inch in diameter. Place your towels or shallow pan under the connection points

Run a short rinse cycle. Listen for the pump engaging. Watch the water flow into the sink drain. It should flow freely without backup. Run a short rinse cycle

Insert a long, flexible brush into the hose and scrub the interior walls. Rinse with hot water. For greasy buildup, pour a cup of baking soda followed by a cup of vinegar, let it fizz for 10 minutes, then flush with hot water.

Take the hose to a utility sink or outdoors. Use a strong stream of water from a garden hose or faucet to flush debris out of the hose. Direct the flow opposite to the normal water direction (from the drain end toward the dishwasher end) to dislodge stubborn clogs.