The dishwasher drain must be connected before the P-trap, not after it, which is what was done here. With this improper installation, sewer gases have the potential to come back in to the dishwasher.

So my current in-sink-erator has stopped working. Flip the switch and it makes a quiet hum, but no turning. I stuck my hand down there (when it's off, of course) and was able to turn the plate the ...

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Are you in the market for a dishwasher? Dave Lunden, Manny’s Appliance Westfield store manager, said the best time to buy one is when your older dishwasher is on its “last legs,” or you are upgrading ...