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Why is liquid waste backing up in my dishwasher when I use my garbage disposal?
I live in a two bedroom apartment. When I use my garbage disposal liquid waste backs up in my automatic dishwasher. What is causing this and how can I fix it?
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Because you do not have an air gap or a high loop in the dishwasher drain hose. Suggest that you secure the drain hose to the underside of the counter top as shown below. |
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