Step 2 · Disconnect the Drain Hose

This is the step people usually slow down on. Go finger-tight first, then a quarter turn. No rush — replay the clip whenever it helps.

Locate the flexible, ribbed drain hose that runs from the back of the dishwasher to the garbage disposal. It will be connected to a small inlet nipple on the side of the disposal unit, secured by a metal hose clamp. Position your bucket to catch any water. Using a flathead or hex screwdriver (depending on the clamp type), turn the clamp's screw counter-clockwise to loosen it. Once loose, gently wiggle and pull the drain hose off the disposal nipple. Be prepared for water trapped in the hose to drain out into your bucket. Tuck the hose into the bucket to continue draining.