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Kenmore Dishwasher E24 Error Code

E24 signals a drain-circuit fault — most commonly a clogged drain hose or a drain pump that isn't clearing water, leaving standing water in the tub at the end of the cycle.

What E24 Means

E24 signals a drain-circuit fault — most commonly a clogged drain hose or a drain pump that isn't clearing water, leaving standing water in the tub at the end of the cycle.

Common Causes of E24

  • Kinked or clogged drain hose
  • Clogged air gap fitting
  • Failed drain pump

🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try

Check the drain hose for a kink where it connects to the disposal or drain line, and confirm the air gap (if your installation has one) isn't clogged — both are external checks that resolve a share of E24 cases.

⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That

  • If the external hose and air gap check out clear, the drain pump itself is behind a wired, water-carrying access panel — not a safe next step without proper de-energizing.
  • Standing water in the tub means any panel removal risks a spill onto floor electrical outlets nearby.
  • A pump replaced without confirming the hose and air gap are genuinely clear can mean the same standing-water symptom returns almost immediately.

Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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FAQ

E24 FAQ

Not by itself, but avoid running another cycle until the cause is found, since it can back up further or leak from an already-strained hose connection.

It won't fix the underlying blockage, but it's safe to do and makes any technician visit faster since they're not working around standing water.

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