A kinked drain hose—the lightweight, corrugated plastic hose that connects the dishwasher drain pump to the garbage disposal, sink drainpipe, or air gap—can prevent water from draining out of ...

"It could be something more insidious, like a bad drain valve, a hose that has turned into a pretzel, or a pump issue," Sims adds. Step by Step: What to Do if Your Dishwasher Isn't Draining If you ...