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    Jan 26, 2011, 06:08 PM
    Removed Air Gap, Using Loop. Now there is a leak
    Recently Removed the Airgap (which would have water coming from it). I am using a Loop now, the loop wraps up HIGH (touches the countertop). Since removing this, I see water at the front of the Dishwasher.

    I took the Black Hose off the Garbage Disposal to check for blockage... none :/

    I need to check for blockage in the hose itself though. I was wondering if there are other issues that can cause my problem. (I've done as much research as I could, hoping someone has some advice.) MassPlumber and Speedball always seem to have good answers ;)

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    Jan 26, 2011, 06:32 PM

    It would help the other if you mention this is a dishwasher. High loop is fine in most machines but not code in some states. Switching to a high loop shold not cause this. When it drains do you hear a flush of water into your disposer?
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    Jan 26, 2011, 07:10 PM

    Probably just coincidence unless you replace drain hose and didn't get good connection to dishwasher. Remove dishwasher kick plate and see where water is coming from.
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    Jan 26, 2011, 09:19 PM
    Are you sure it's coming from the drain pipe? The fill valve is in front and has fittings that are sometimes hard to tighten.
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    Jan 27, 2011, 08:05 AM

    Yeah... all good points above! I would remove the front access panel as Harold and Ma0641 suggested and see what you see.

    Certainly could be coincidence and be the water connection, the seal at the dishwasher door or even a disjoined hose at the discharge line (under dishwasher).

    Please anser Ballengerb1's question and then let us know what you discover, OK?

    Mark
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    Jan 28, 2011, 07:28 AM
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    I'll check this tonight. Sorry for the late reply but the website was not letting me access any reply's. . said "3" replies, when I clicked it, it said "no one has answered." :/. . your feedback is appreciated
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    Jan 28, 2011, 07:34 AM
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    By the way, I can't seem to edit the title and add dishwasher.. . is there a way to do this?
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    Feb 2, 2011, 10:13 AM
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    Ran the dishwasher twice since this and no leak. Maybe it was just a coincidence. All seems to be fine. Thank you all for your feedback.
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    Feb 2, 2011, 11:42 AM

    Thanks for the update!

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