£90 fixed labour
Dishwasher not draining repair in London, Kent & Surrey
Standing water in the base of a dishwasher usually means a blocked filter, a jammed drain pump or a kinked hose. It also causes the smells and cloudy glassware people blame on the detergent.
Covered across
1 year guarantee on parts and labour
Parts quoted before fitting
Common causes
- Blocked filter basket and sump
- Seized drain pump impeller
- Kinked or blocked drain hose
- Non-return valve stuck closed
- Pressure switch or control fault
How we fix it
- 1Strip and clean the filter and sump
- 2Test the drain pump for obstruction and continuity
- 3Check the hose run and connection to the waste
- 4Run a full cycle and confirm a dry base
Dishwasher not draining — questions
Can I bail the water out myself?
Yes, with a cup and towels, but the cause still needs fixing — the pump is usually the culprit.
Why is the water dirty and smelly?
Trapped food waste in the filter and sump ferments. Cleaning it fully, not just rinsing, is the fix.
Is the dishwasher fee higher than £78?
Dishwashers are a £90 fixed labour charge, with parts quoted before fitting.
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