Is a little water in the bottom normal?

A small amount near the filter is normal on many models. Standing water above it is not.

Bosch showing E24 or E25?

See Bosch dishwasher error codes.

Dishwasher Not Draining

Water in the bottom of the dishwasher is usually a clogged filter, a blocked drain hose or disposal inlet, or a drain pump that’s jammed or worn out.

Common causes

Clogged filter. Food and labels pile up in the filter at the bottom.
Garbage disposal. Full, or a new disposal still has the knockout plug in place.
Kinked drain hose. Under the sink, behind the dishwasher.
Drain pump. Jammed with glass or a bone, or the motor fails.
Check valve. Stuck, so water can’t leave.

Checks you can do safely

Turn off power (and water or gas where it applies) before you reach inside any appliance.

Take out and rinse the filter.
Run the disposal.
Look under the sink for a kinked or sagging drain hose.
Scoop out the water and look for anything stuck in the pump opening. Turn the power off first.

When to call us

Call if the filter is clean and it still won’t drain, or you hear a hum with no water moving. We work Monday to Friday, 8 to 5, across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton, Rockwall, Ellis and Johnson counties. The service call is $150 and we waive it if you go ahead with the repair. Parts and labor are covered for 90 days.

Service page: dishwasher repair.