Back Pressure Issue

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Back Pressure Issue

Author: anie75 (NY)

I have a countertop dishwasher that hooks up to my kitchen faucet - works great. But I noticed a lot of water dripping into the cabinet under the sink. I don't believe there's a leak in the pipes themselves, I believe it is from the faucet as a result of back pressure when the appliance is in use. I have a washing machine that hooks up to my bathroom faucet in the next room and it has no issues. The faucet is not a pull-out spray.

Could this be resolved by getting a better faucet? If so, what kind? And how do I know that the same thing won't happen and I won't just waste my money?

Could the positioning/height/length of the connector hose be a factor?

Is there anything that could be done to resolve this issue, because I'd really like to keep using this appliance. I am a renter, and I will probably try to pay for a new faucet and/or a repair on my own, so looking for relatively simple solutions.

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Re: Back Pressure Issue
Author: hj (AZ) Get one that does NOT have a pull out spray, (or a side sprayer), Then everything that can leak is above the sink where you can see it.
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Re: Back Pressure Issue
Author: anie75 (NY) As I mentioned I already have a faucet without a pull out spray.
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Re: Back Pressure Issue
Author: PlumberManDan (IA) REBUILD the faucet replacing ALL o-rings especially the spout o-rings that is your weak link. PlumbCat TM 2003 Plumbermandan
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