You're likely noticing this water as you're going to remove your dishwasher filters for regular cleaning. Water in this area is actually perfectly normal, useful even. It's there to keep the seals from drying up. It drains when a cycle starts and is replaced with fresh water at the end of the cycle.
If the amount of water left in your dishwasher after a cycle is no more than two cups, then this is normal. Usually the appliance remains wet after a cycle due to the condensation drying principle which causes water droplets in the tub – they are indeed desirable here.
How much water should there be? Anywhere around 1 cup of water leftover after a cycle is normal. It's there to keep the seals from drying up and your dishwasher will pump it out immediately before you get started on a new load.
Water in the bottom of the dishwasher results from clogs in the filter, garbage disposal, drain hose, drain pump, or air gap. When food or sediment build up within these systems, the dishwasher won't drain properly. Locating the blockage and clearing the debris will solve the problem.
Of course, a modern, Energy Star-rated dishwasher is going to be far more efficient than an older model. In fact, dishwashers manufactured before 1994 can use as much as approximately 9-14 gallons of water per load. However, new standard-sized dishwashers use, on average, 3 gallons of water per cycle.
Water In Bottom of Washing Machine Drum: Why It Happens
Your lid mechanism is broken or not engaging fully. Your drain or hose is clogged. Your load was too large for a good spin cycle. Your washing machine's sensors are damaged or old.
It is quite common for a dishwasher to not drain because either the drain hose or the air gap (if the unit has one) is clogged up. Drain hose clogs commonly occur where the hose is attached to the main household drain line, or where the hose connects with the garbage disposer.
The drain valve is located underneath the dishwasher behind the front kick panel. It is usually by the motor, so you can use that to find its location.
Can I put Drano down my washing machine drain? Yes. Drano or any drain cleaner can be used to unclog your washing machine drain, but make sure you run your washer without a load of laundry before normal use.
It is normal for there to be a small amount of standing water in the dishwasher filter area (about half way up to the top of the filter area). You may notice this water when you remove your dishwasher filters for regular cleaning. The water is there to keep the seals in that area from drying up.