Standing water in the bottom of the dishwasher after a cycle is one of the most common dishwasher problems in San Diego. It has four distinct causes, and diagnosing in the correct order saves time and unnecessary repair costs.
Start with the filter — the mesh filter at the bottom of the tub collects food debris and clogs over time. San Diego's hard water deposits accelerate buildup. Cleaning the filter takes five minutes and resolves the problem in many cases. If the filter is clean, check the drain hose for kinks or blockages, and verify the garbage disposal connection — a common oversight during installation or disposal replacement is leaving the knockout plug in place.
If both are clear, the drain pump has likely failed. Our technician works through this diagnostic sequence efficiently and completes the repair — whether it's a filter clean, hose repair, or pump replacement — in a single visit in most cases.