Unclogging Dishwasher Drain -

Poke the flap with a chopstick or screwdriver to free the debris.

Let’s be honest: the “clean” cycle just finished, you open the door, and you’re hit with the smell of stagnant, soupy water sitting at the bottom of the tub. It’s a universal frustration. After dealing with this issue on three different dishwasher models over the last decade (a Frigidaire, a Bosch, and a Whirlpool), I’ve compiled a full review of the methods, tools, and mistakes to avoid. unclogging dishwasher drain

Phillips screwdriver (rarely), old toothbrush, rubber gloves, paper towels. Poke the flap with a chopstick or screwdriver

A tiny piece of popcorn kernel or a grape seed can lodge this flap open. The drain pump runs, but water just flows right back into the tub. you open the door