How to Diagnose Draining and Motor Problems in a Dishwasher

Dishwasher Not Draining Water Properly - How to Fix
How exactly do you fix a dishwasher that won't drain? In this video, eSpares will help you get to the bottom of why your dishwasher is not draining completely and help you get your appliance working again. This video features the replacement of a Hotpoint dishwasher motor.

When your dishwasher won't drain, it's important to know how to fix dishwasher drainage issues to get it working properly again and prevent further damage. There are a few possible causes for a dishwasher that won't empty, including a dishwasher drain that's blocked or the dishwasher pump is not working. Here, we will run you through all of the potential issues step by step to help you diagnose and fix the cause of your dishwasher water not emptying.

You may find that you need to replace either the dishwasher's drain pump or the wash motor. You can buy a new drain pump here.
🛒 espares.co.uk/search/pt1537/dishwashers/pumps?u…

You can also get hold of a new wash motor on our online shop.
🛒 espares.co.uk/search/pt1536/dishwashers/motors?…

Head on over to the eSpares website at the following link for any other dishwasher spare parts or dishwasher accessories you might need.
🛒 espares.co.uk/browse/at1083/dishwashers?utm_sou…

Need to replace the drain pump but aren’t sure how? Don’t fret. We have a drain pump replacement guide right here.
youtube.com/watch?v=AODYYv5B8mY&list=PL484B…

If your dishwasher isn’t doing its job properly, we can also help you get your dishwasher cleaning properly again with our video at the link below.
youtube.com/watch?v=Alwfa4VfIi0&list=PLZopa…

Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here's what we talk about in each part of our video:

0:00 Video Intro: How to Fix a Dishwasher Not Draining Water
0:16 Why a dishwasher won’t drain
1:14 How to remove and check the dishwasher drain pump
2:29 Suggested Video: How to Replace a Dishwasher Drain Pump - Gorenje
3:51 How to check the dishwasher drain outlet
4:36 How to diagnose a noisy dishwasher pump
4:52 Suggested Video: How to Replace a Dishwasher Wash Motor (Hotpoint)
5:31 How to check the anti-flood sensor on a dishwasher
6:22 How to resolve a dishwasher that is constantly draining
7:30 Suggested Video: How to Get Your Dishwasher Cleaning Properly

Thanks for watching!