My dishwasher fills with water when it is not running. Will leak out door after two days if not run. Help.?
Question:Could this be a valve problem?
Answers:
Fill valve is not sealing.
It might be...I'd call a plumber.
Its is a electrically operated valve.Usually a round plastic thing on the floor of the DW.Might just be stuck.
Turn off the power to the dishwasher (not the water) and see if it still takes water. If so, the valve is stuck open.
A similar thing happened to me when I had a new garbage disposal installed. This is what I did;
Following a cycle, a small pool of clean water inside the tub is typical. Excessive water means the pump isn't pumping water out properly, the drain hose isn't carrying it to the drain pipe, or the house's drain lines are backed up. If dirty water spews from the air gap, the drain line is kinked or clogged. Note: If you've recently installed a garbage disposer, be sure the knockout plug for the dishwasher was removed when the connection was made (see your disposer instructions).
1) Remove the cover from the air gap at the top of the sink (usually a short chrome domed cylinder that sits at the back of the sink) and, using a wire, clean it. Also check the entire length of the drain hose for kinks and blockages, especially at the drain connection to the disposer or drain line.
2) Once the dishwasher is cool, shut off the power to it, and--if your dishwasher is made to allow this-- remove the strainer, located under the bottom spray arm at the base of the cabinet. Unscrew the hubcap, lift the spray arm off, and remove any clips that hold the strainer to get it out. Scrub it clean with a brush, then replace it.
3) Determine whether the sink trap or house drain line is clogged.
4) If it still doesn't drain properly, the drain hose may be clogged or the drain valve may need replacement. At this point, it's usually best to call a repairperson. You can check the drain hose for obstructions, but this sometimes involves pulling the dishwasher out from under your counter to access the hose, disconnecting the hose at both ends, and flushing it out with a faucet or garden hose.
Check the drain line for the dishwasher, water could be coming from the sink into the dishwasher, simply takr the drain line and "high line"it, take the drain and make sure it is higher than where it drains in to the plumbing pipes.
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