Dishwasher High Loop - What is it and what does it do?

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This video is an explanation of what a dishwasher drain high loop is, how it’s installed, and what its function is. At another level inspection we enjoy teaching you about your homes various components. To learn more go to www.inspectingyourhome.com.

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@realgirl2704 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how it’s supposed to look. 👍🏻 Well done and very helpful.

@inspectinghomes 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@StarkNorth 2 жыл бұрын

Such a clear explanation and now I understand. You sir are a good teacher.

@inspectinghomes 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! I am going to make these for as many inspection comments as I can think of so more to come

@MichelleGoebelInspired_Intent 6 ай бұрын

Best most accurate video for visuals on where and why to install or fix install of hose. Need a 3/4” emt clamp from electrical dept in home depot, lowes or supply store and 1/4 “ screw and an electric screwdriver (easiest or manual). Ideal to to have 32" in height as per most manufacturers recommendations. Based on what I have read air gaps can work but over time they generally leak so should be a good solution. We just purchased a new GE profile and they did not loop the hose :( so we need to do it. Also the sanitize light is not going on. not sure if the drainage has something to do with it. Our old dishwasher can a feature to pump water extra out of the basin this one has extra heaters etc but some of the glass items were wet. Out water heater is at 145 so thats not not the issue.

@chrisy6412 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Still possible for backups with that set up however if food particles become lodged in the DW pipe where it connects to the disposal.

@buixote Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised to hear that air-gaps are "overkill"... guess I've always lived in jurisdictions where they're required. Thanks for the explanation!

@inspectinghomes Жыл бұрын

They are better don’t get me wrong but living in an area where they are not required and not seeing many issues that’s just my impression

@inspectinghomes Жыл бұрын

Here is an interesting article about it www.freshwatersystems.com/blogs/blog/what-is-a-dishwasher-air-gap#

@Backlight-cs3qu 11 ай бұрын

That was awesome Info

@inspectinghomes 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@bigdaddyrat7854 Жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank.

@inspectinghomes Жыл бұрын

Gern geschehen

@mannyguillen3603 Жыл бұрын

does this mean I can remove my existing AirGap and create a high loop to utilize the existing 1 3/8 inch hole in my sink for other accessories?

@inspectinghomes Жыл бұрын

Probably not. In most areas an actual air gap is not required and high loops are acceptable. My guess is, given you have an air gap, it was installed because it was required in your area. Most likely if its already there it would be a bad idea to remove it and technically speaking it is the best solution to potential backup.

@mannyguillen3603 Жыл бұрын

@@inspectinghomes thank you. this video was very helpful and informative

@craig11152 Жыл бұрын

My dishwasher sits above the deep sink in the basement. I could drain it there really easy. What is the downside?

@inspectinghomes Жыл бұрын

Draining it directly into a sink is not typically recommended. It can clog a drain I think is the primary reason

@carlosharris2308 2 жыл бұрын

How do you disconnect a two-way s*** all valve

@inspectinghomes 2 жыл бұрын

My website is www.inspectingyourhome.com feel free to contact me for technical questions as I may need a little more information

@reginalomeli7447 Жыл бұрын

If I removed my dishwasher and removed the hose that attaches to the dishwasher. I now have water coming from the hole where the hose was attached to the dishwasher. How can I seal that hole? Helpless TIA

@inspectinghomes Жыл бұрын

This is not my video but you do this kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJ54bJSAtLu-qJ8.html

@johnbipper4601 Жыл бұрын

Garbage disposals are gross and nasty !! I can tell a house has one as soon as I walk in a house, they stink. If you don't think they stink then you're you either don't have a nose or you love the smell of rotting food...

@inspectinghomes Жыл бұрын

The dishwasher drain can be installed directly into a waste pipe the same way without the disposal so you don't have to use a stinky disposal if you don't want too!

@reggiepotts3437 11 ай бұрын

News flash, an air cap is the only way to go

@inspectinghomes 11 ай бұрын

The main purpose of this video is to have people understand the importance of a high loop because the vast majority of the time they have nothing. If you have some insight into why an air gap is far superior and "the only way to go" I would love to hear it. I may learn something and I am sure the people watching the video would also. I have personally never been taught the significant difference of the two other than an air gap is higher. Seems to me with a proper high loop an issue is very unlikely, but I would love to hear more about your opinion