Appliances Fixes - Made Easy - Save $$$

In more than 30 years as an appliance repair technician, I’ve seen hundreds of   dishwashers stop working   because of a mysterious gizmo called an air gap. And within five minutes, I can get these dishwashers working again. That strange round silver R2-D2-looking thing, to the side of the kitchen faucet, is the dishwasher’s air gap. When it gets full of gunk from debris left on dishes, the dishwasher can’t drain. If it can’t drain, it can’t start. More than 60% of the calls I get from homeowners involve a dishwasher that doesn’t work because of clogged air gaps. Most homeowners have no idea what the air gap is, and not all homes with dishwashers have air gaps. It really depends on what state you live in. Here’s what you need know. What Is a Dishwasher Air Gap? It’s part of the dishwasher’s drain system. It’s about three inches tall, round and usually chrome (silver) or white. What’s the Purpose of a Dishwasher Air Gap? It allows air to mix with the drain water so it can easil...