The Home Repairs Thread

Then it is probably some gasket in the dishwasher.

If the tub itself is cracked and leaking I believe Sears warranties the tub for a lifetime.

You probably need to do some test runs and watch it to determine the source of the leak.

Also if you have not all ready take off the pipe leading into the disposal you could have a blockage there but not in the disposal itself.

I think you nailed it.

SS, I have a Kenmore (maybe a very similar model year?) and had a tiny gasket that was basically a $20 fix for a handyman to come over and take care of. If you take the bottom plate off, mine was on the left.

my dad is a plumber, get rid of the garbage disposal while you're at it.

So what was the issue SS?

everything that you would think to check we checked and it works fine. We ran the dishwasher a couple of times and no issues. Problem is it will certainly run fine a few more times and work fine until it doesnt again. Might just have to get a new one. Maybe it's a problem with the motor

I am serious about making sure it level and balanced. Does it clean well? Ours had cleaning issues and water prssure issues and once I took it out and put it back in it improved greatly. We deduced that when I put it back in I had re-positioned it enough to re-balance it and fix the issue.

Yeah did that too. That was actually the first thing we did

Yeah did that too. That was actually the first thing we did

Might want to check you water hardness if by chance your on well water. I ran into the same problem and it turned out to be sediment that had collected. Put in a water softener and havn't had any issues since.

Remove the dishwasher entirely, replace with more cabinets and hand wash your dishes. You'll never have problems with your dishwasher ever again.... unless she gives you some sass.

Try cleaning your filter screen as well:

How to Clean the Filter Screen on a Kenmore Dishwasher | eHow.com (http://www.ehow.com/how_6018105_clean-filter-screen-kenmore-dishwasher.html)

best advice of the thread, this is the most over looked problem and a super easy fixed for non draining dishwasher and washing machines. it's best to clean both of these filters out about twice a year but let's get real. if you have not done this yet try this.

if it keeps f-ing up just get one off c-list or buy a new one and save yourself some money and install it yourself. it's not too tough and you could knock it out in a day easy.

Sometimes they just get old and suck better to replace it now then have it really crap the bed on you and now you are replacing it your subfloor and anything else below it.

Worst thing is to let keep going even if it is leaking a little; then you got a mold problem.

Water and fire two things that will destroy your house in a heartbeat.