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Probably a really dumb question.
I handwash dishes and use my dishwasher as glorified storage, so I was thinking I could stick the hose coming out of my dehumidifier pump into the dishwasher and just leave the dishwasher door cracked to avoid pinching the tube.
I admittedly don't know how dishwashers work. Would the dishwasher drain the water coming in even though it's never powered on? Or can it only drain water as part of a cleaning cycle?
After ensuring that the drain is clear, the next thing to check is the drain hose that connects your dishwasher to your drain under your sink. Make sure that hose is not clogged or pinched.
I can only think of three options here...
The first (less optimal) option, is to raise the discharge up and allow it to flow down to the drain connection. In this scenario, you'll want to have the discharge tube go up to an air admittance device (AAV) or air gap. From there it should flow downhill (1/4" per foot), until it reaches the garburator connection.
The other option, is to discharge the dishwasher to its own drain. Install a properly vented standpipe near the dishwasher, and connect the discharge tubing to that (follow local plumbing codes).
The last option is to run a drain line under the floor, and attach to the sink drain below the floor. Install a trap near the dishwasher, and run a proper drain that tees into the sink drain (follow local plumbing codes).
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Some dishwashers will pump water even when not in a cycle (just poured a litre or so into mine to rinse it and it pumped automatically - the door was open so not a cycle. But it needs to be connected to the electrical supply.
However, I would not suggest that you do this - sort a proper drain for your dehumidifier. As you may end up with a stagnant smell from not cycling the dishwasher, however, it will normally have a cleaning cycle.