KitchenAid Dishwasher Repair in Totem Lake, Kirkland WA

We were recently contacted by a homeowner in Totem Lake, Kirkland WA about a KitchenAid dishwasher that kept leaving water at the bottom after every cycle. The dishes weren’t drying properly, and no matter which wash program they tried, the water still wasn’t draining the way it should.

This type of issue is very common, especially with dishwashers that are used daily. In most cases, the cause is simple: the drain pump gets clogged, or a blocked drain hose prevents the water from flowing out. That’s exactly what we found during the inspection. The pump was packed with food debris, and the drain hose had a solid blockage that stopped the water from moving through the system.

A KitchenAid dishwasher is awaiting repair service in a well-stocked kitchen.

We cleaned the pump thoroughly, flushed the hose, and checked the entire drain path to make sure everything was clear. After reassembling the unit and running a test cycle, the dishwasher drained perfectly, without standing water or error messages.

The whole repair took about 60 minutes, and no replacement parts were needed. The customer was happy to have the issue resolved quickly and without extra costs. If your KitchenAid dishwasher repair in Totem Lake or a nearby area is leaving water at the bottom, it’s usually the same kind of blockage — and it can often be fixed in a single service visit.