Dishwasher drain vent

[James R. Szczesny]

In this house the dishwasher drain vent spews water from it into the sink. Is this a bad thing if it does not cause damage. How can it be corrected?
ANYBODY???

[Robert E. Elliott]

Originally Posted by jszczesny

In this house the dishwasher drain vent spews water from it into the sink. Is this a bad thing if it does not cause damage. How can it be corrected?
ANYBODY???

Replace

Was this a serious question?

[Christopher B. Currins]

Originally Posted by relliott

replace

was this a serious question?

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

I assume you're referring to the air-gap?

The drain line is obstructed, or the knock-out wasn't removed from the disposal. Easy fix in either case.

[jkogel]

Originally Posted by jszczesny

In this house the dishwasher drain vent spews water from it into the sink. Is this a bad thing if it does not cause damage. How can it be corrected?
ANYBODY???

It is not right, and it leaves a scuzzy film behind. Are you referring to the drain line connected to the sink drain above the trap? If so, cleaning of the sink trap may be called for.

John Kogel
www.allsafehome.ca

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jszczesny

In this house the dishwasher drain vent spews water from it into the sink. Is this a bad thing if it does not cause damage. How can it be corrected?
ANYBODY???

It can be quite fun when your laptop is nearby during the inspection.

Replace it as it is blocked and not functioning properly.

[Paul Pendley]

Air-gap would be the appropriate device and blockage or what Jeff said would be my guess.....And if I know this before my consult with the client I save those for my special realtors. Anyone that has seen this happen will appreciate my humor.