Dishwasher Blows Water Out Of Air Gap at Robert Tawney blog

Dishwasher Blows Water Out Of Air Gap. Place the free end of the hose in the sink. It prevents the backflow of water to the dishwasher which causes flooding and contamination of the fresh water supply.

Why is dirty water coming out of the air gap when I run my dishwasher
Why is dirty water coming out of the air gap when I run my dishwasher - image credit : diy.stackexchange.com

simply extend the bottle brush down the air gap (not from the dishwasher but the line leading to the disposal) and twist the handle until all the debris is gone. Its name tells you how it works. typical air gaps are easy to inspect and clean.

Why is dirty water coming out of the air gap when I run my dishwasher

a disposal can shoot debris into the drain line and block the air gap. Simply lift off the cover. It sounds like the water is. Water flowing out of dishwasher air gap.