Dishwasher drain vent

[jszczesny (James Szczesny, Certified Master Inspector WSLHI #711 CMI)]

In this house the dishwasher drain vent spews water from it into the sink. Is this a bad thing if it does not cause damage. How can it be corrected?
ANYBODY???:roll:

[belliott (Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)]

@jszczesny

In this house the dishwasher drain vent spews water from it into the sink. Is this a bad thing if it does not cause damage. How can it be corrected?
ANYBODY???:roll:

Replace

Was this a serious question?

[ccurrins (Christopher Currins, CMI)]

@relliott

replace

was this a serious question?

[jpope (Jeffrey Pope, CMI)]

I assume you’re referring to the air-gap?

The drain line is obstructed, or the knock-out wasn’t removed from the disposal. Easy fix in either case.

[jkogel (John Kogel)]

@jszczesny

In this house the dishwasher drain vent spews water from it into the sink. Is this a bad thing if it does not cause damage. How can it be corrected?
ANYBODY???:roll:

It is not right, and it leaves a scuzzy film behind. Are you referring to the drain line connected to the sink drain above the trap? If so, cleaning of the sink trap may be called for. :mrgreen:

John Kogel
www.allsafehome.ca

[bkelly2 (Brian Kelly, AZ Cert. # 60234)]

@jszczesny

In this house the dishwasher drain vent spews water from it into the sink. Is this a bad thing if it does not cause damage. How can it be corrected?
ANYBODY???:roll:

It can be quite fun when your laptop is nearby during the inspection.

Replace it as it is blocked and not functioning properly.

[ppendley (Paul Pendley)]

Air-gap would be the appropriate device and blockage or what Jeff said would be my guess…And if I know this before my consult with the client I save those for my special realtors. Anyone that has seen this happen will appreciate my humor.