The Drain Hose is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. This flexible hose is designed to carry waste water from the dishwasher to the kitchen drain system or garbage disposal, ensuring that the dishwasher drains properly after each wash cycle.  Causes of damage to the Drain Hose often involve regular wear and tear, bending or kinking of the hose during installation or maintenance activities, or deterioration over time due to exposure to hot water and detergents.  Symptoms of a bad Drain Hose include: Water remaining in the bottom of the dishwasher after a cycle Leaks found under or behind the dishwasher, which could be due to holes, cracks, or loose connections in the drain hose. Unpleasant odors emanating from the dishwasher, potentially caused by food particles or debris caught in a hose that is not draining correctly. This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.This part fixes the following symptomsWill not drainPart Number 8269144A (AP4399659) replaces 1489097, 8269144, AH2358130, EA2358130, PS2358130.