This piece, known as an air gap, helps create space between the clean, running water and the dirty water from the dishwasher to prevent backflow of the dirty water onto your clean dishes. Sometimes, ...

Dish soap relies on the suds and bubbles to get the dishes clean, while dishwasher detergent relies mostly on enzymes to break down proteins and starches. If the drain hose, air gap, and disposal ...

Refer to your dishwasher's manual to locate the filter if you're unsure. Note: Some dishwashers have a self-cleaning filter. If you see a plastic grid or series of holes at the bottom near the ...