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(MrAoD) wrote in message ...
Well, actually it does, just slowly.

Here's the problem. The dishwasher drains into the disposal. When the
dishwasher drains the water rises in the sink unless the disposal is turned on.

Sink drains fine with regular water flow from the tap.

Blades turn but there's not much of a grinding noise.

Is this just a clog or is the disposal shot?

Thanks,

Marc

Hi,

Kinda *sounds* like 2 problems....

The dishwasher drains into the disposal. When the
dishwasher drains the water rises in the sink unless the disposal is turned
on.

That certainly sounds like a slow/restricted house drain.

Blades turn but there's not much of a grinding noise.

Beater bars worn/missing, cutting ring could also be getting dull. New
unit may be needed.

Sink drains fine with regular water flow from the tap.

Just a guess, it probably would be better once the slow drain is
repaired.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/