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  • Feb 9, 2008, 09:57 AM
    grannie160
    Dishwasher overflow
    Our dishwasher just started overflowing into the sink and the counter tops through the thing on top that I think is called an air gap. What would be causing this all of a sudden? We have had the dishwasher for 9 years and haven't changed anything. How can I fix it?

    Joni
  • Feb 9, 2008, 10:54 AM
    hkstroud
    If your sink is draining OK then the hose from the air gap has become clogged.
    If you have a disposal this hose will be connected to the disposal.
    If you have a disposal first check that there is no waste food in it.
    Remove the hose from the sink drain or the disposal by loosening the clamp on it.
    Clear hose with a wire coat hanger.
  • Feb 9, 2008, 11:51 AM
    ballengerb1
    Yep, Harold is right. Air gaps don't fail but the line to the sink trap can get plugged with food and junk. Might be too long for a coat hanger so a 1/4" snake may come in handy.

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