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    Aug 14, 2009, 02:50 PM
    Noisy sink drain
    Hi
    In the last 3 days we noticed that when the dishwater empties (this is the worst noise) the gurgling noise is very loud and is much louder than ever it used to be. There is no obvious signs of blockage.:confused
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    Aug 14, 2009, 03:28 PM

    Do you have an air gap intalled on the counter of the sink? Does water back up into sink, or come out of air gap?
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    Aug 14, 2009, 04:44 PM
    No air gap
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    Aug 16, 2009, 02:52 PM

    This is a tough one. Im guessing you have a problem with the dishwasher itself. I would suggest having an applience repairman come out and have a look at the dishwasher.
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    Aug 16, 2009, 03:04 PM
    Where does the DW drain into? The disposal or a branch tailpiece on the drain? Also check the hose for kinks. Let me know, Tom
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    Aug 16, 2009, 04:33 PM
    Thank you for your response.
    DW drains into branch tailpiece. No kinks in drain.
    Its quieter when I plug both sinks when its draining.
    I am running dishwasher cleaner with very hot water.
    We have checked the vent pipe on the roof and its fine.
    We have checked the main sewerage drain near the road and water is flowing.:confused:
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    Aug 16, 2009, 05:50 PM
    Your branch tailpiece has a baffle in the branch. I believe something's lodged in the baffle that's churning up the discharge from the DW. Try this, Remove the hose and clean around the baffle. Let me know if it helps. Good luck, Tom
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