Garbage Disposal Dishwasher Backflow

My garbage disposal is backing up into my dishwasher.

Garbage disposal dishwasher backflow.

If the sink includes a garbage disposal both the sink and the dishwasher discharge wastewater through it. A high loop is a method of backflow prevention where the drain line runs from the dishwasher to the highest point beneath the sink. That s what the dishwasher is for. The reason for the loop is so water draining from the kitchen sink cannot drain back into the dishwasher.

Water follows gravity and the loop prevents backflow. For connecting the high loop to the garbage disposal the process is similar. Dishwashers and sinks usually connect to the same drain. Keep the garbage disposal clear.

Hose clamps are sufficient for connecting the dishwasher s drainage line right into the garbage disposal. Again make sure you have as much drain line slack as you can get and strap the drain hose up high beneath the sink. Really what can. Fill the kitchen sink with very hot water then remove the sink stopper and run the disposal to flush out debris.

Many dishwashers discharge drain water through the garbage disposal in the adjacent kitchen sink. What can i do. Without some type of backflow prevention dirty water from a clogged sink drain can flow backward through the drain and contaminate the dishwasher. The loop is affixed to the underside of the counter with a bracket then drains down into the garbage disposal or sink drain.