I just install an dishwasher with a new air gap and garbage disposal. Yes I did remove the plug from the disposal. When the dishwasher drains it the air gap overflows. What can I do to stop this from happening.

I just install an dishwasher with a new air gap and garbage disposal. Yes I did remove the plug from the disposal. When the dishwasher drains it the air gap overflows. What can I do to stop this from happening.

As everybody knows, on this page, I am no fan of counter top air gaps. We don't install them in my area. We prefer a high loop air gap, (see image).No counter top backups and it does away with having to drill a hole in your countertop. Having said that try this. . In the top of an air gap is an insert with two holes. Inside the air gap are two divisions. One division connects to the inflow side of the air gap (from the dishwasher) and the other connects to the outflow side (to the disposal). If the top insert is put in wrong, water will flow from it when the dishwasher empties. For correct operation of the air gap both holes in the insert need to be positioned over the outflow division of the air gap. Good luck and thank you for rating my reply. Tom

Look to make sure that the hose from the air gap to the disposal does not have a sharp turn in it that would crimp the pipe, also make sure that you have used the same sized hose all the way from the air gap to the disposal..