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  1. jjknob

    Dishwasher drain advice

    okay, bummer. All I know is that I've never heard a dishwasher drain this loudly before, but every other one I've ever had used a t-fitting I believe. Never had the open standpipe and air break y fitting they've done it with in my new one.
  2. jjknob

    Dishwasher drain advice

    good point, it's worth a shot! thanks
  3. jjknob

    Dishwasher drain advice

    I had read about the johnson tee and that sounded like a good much less noisy solution. There is direct access to the exterior wall of the house through the back of the cabinet, but I've been unsuccessful getting the builder to do anything to fix this for me. Thanks for weighing in!
  4. jjknob

    Dishwasher drain advice

    I'll try it out, however I think I recall having my hand on the standpipe tonight and didn't notice any less noise. The noise is essential like someone slurping up the end of a soda that's gone times 50. The wide open y fitting and open top standpipe seems to enhance and echo the noise like crazy.
  5. jjknob

    Dishwasher drain advice

    do air gap fittings do anything to muffle the noise? If so, I'd feel much better!
  6. jjknob

    Dishwasher drain advice

    I am a recent new homeowner and am seeking some advice about how my dishwasher drain was plumbed. I've gotten nowhere with the builder as they're saying it's up to code and that's how they always do them. My issue is that my dishwasher runs very quiet until it begins to drain. At that point...
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