This is a blog on installing a dishwasher on your own. I’m going to tell you the steps that I took to install our new dishwasher and the tools that I used. The tools that I used were: an adjustable wrench, a pipe wrench, plumber’s putty, 2 basin wrenches, a screwdriver and plumber’s tape.
The first step is to turn off the water supply at the shut-off valve and also turn off the breaker or remove fuses for the dishwasher. You will have to remove the doors of your cabinets under your sink to gain access to where your dishwasher will connect. You can do this by removing the screws that hold the hinges in place. There are usually two screws for each hinge. Once you have removed all of those screws you will be able to pull the door off.
Next you need to disconnect your drain line from your garbage disposal or house trap, whichever is applicable in your situation. This can be done by using a pair of channel lock pliers. If you don’t know what channel lock pliers are, they are just pliers with jaws that close in a straight line instead of at an angle like regular pliers do.
To disconnect the
Installing a dishwasher on your own is not as hard as everyone thinks. You will have to work a little bit, but you’ll save money and time that you’d normally spend by hiring a professional to do the job for you. You can install a dishwasher yourself in less than half a day. Here’s how:
Step 1:
Turn off water supply to the kitchen, then turn off the electricity. Remove dishwasher’s door and plastic screws, and detach the electrical wires. Disconnect the water supply and drain line using an adjustable wrench, then pull out the dishwasher.
Step 2:
Remove old gasket from the machine, then clean and dry the mounting surface with a clean rag. Remove any old plumber’s putty from the sink surface if you’re replacing an old dishwasher with a new one, and wipe dry again. Cut new gasket to fit if provided with your new model, or use old gasket if it is still in good condition. Line up the machine in its location, and secure it with screws that come with it by tightening them to snug fitting only. Step 3:
Align faucet shank through hole at bottom of sink, then attach washer and backup ring on top of sink surface
Installing a dishwasher on your own is not for the faint of heart. However, it can be done if you have the right tools and knowledge.
Most dishwashers require an air gap. This is a device that is mounted on the countertop to prevent water from backing up into the sink or garbage disposal. The air gap comes with two hoses, each one to connect to the dishwasher and the garbage disposal or sink. If you do not install an air gap, you will need a high drain hose loop that raises at least 6 inches above the floor behind your dishwasher. This will prevent the dirty water from flowing back into your dishwasher after it drains.
The first step in installing a dishwasher is placing it in position under the counter and removing any tape or foam that was used to hold it in place during shipping. Next, remove all of the screws along the top of your dishwasher and flip it up onto its front side. Cut two pieces of wood to fit between the side panels of your dishwasher and screw them into place to support your dishwasher during installation.**
After using my dishwasher for more than 5 years, it finally broke. The symptoms were weird: the water would run into the dishwasher, but then it wouldn’t drain. I took a look at the pipe that connects to the sink, and sure enough, there was a clog. After I unclogged that pipe, everything worked fine again.
So I decided to write this article to let people know how to install a dishwasher on their own if they need to do it in an emergency situation like mine. In my case, I didn’t have any tools to remove my old dishwasher, so I had to improvise by taking off the cabinet doors and prying the dishwasher out of its place with a crowbar. If you have some tools at home, then you may want to consider removing the old one first before heading out shopping.
Our old dishwasher was starting to sound like a jet engine so we decided it was time to get a new one. But rather than paying the high cost of having an installer come out, I decided to install it on my own. After all, how difficult could it be?
As it turns out, installing a dishwasher is very easy and took me less than an hour. The hardest part was getting the old dishwasher out of the space since it had been in there for 5 years.
The first thing you will need to do is remove your old dishwasher and disconnect the water line and power cord. Then measure the depth of your counter and make sure that your new dishwasher can fit into the space. You will also want to make sure that you have enough room for water lines, power cords, etc just in case you need to move them slightly for a better fit.
Once you have picked out your new dishwasher you can begin removing the old one. Start by disconnecting the water line from underneath the sink and then disconnecting the drain hose from under your sink as well. Once this is done you can slide your old dishwasher out from its spot under the counter and remove it from your home.
Next step is preparing your new dishwasher
A dishwasher is an essential home appliance and there is no reason as to why you shouldn’t have one. Your kitchen wouldn’t be complete without one. It does a lot of work for you, saving you time and effort. All you need to do is load your dirty dishes, set the cycle and wait for it to finish cleaning.
Most people are afraid of installing one on their own because they believe it is something that needs a professional. This is not the case. You can easily install a dishwasher on your own with only basic tools required.
All you need is a few hours and a bit of patience, and you will have your dishwasher up and running in no time!
Just a little DIY project we finished up today: installing a dishwasher in our kitchen. I have to say that this was one of the easiest projects ever (followed by replacing our bathroom faucets).
My wife and I had never installed an appliance before, but it really wasn’t that difficult. We installed everything ourselves in about 2 hours.
First, we needed to locate the electrical outlet for the dishwasher as well as the water lines for the dishwasher. We wanted to mount the dishwasher next to a cabinet already in our kitchen so we used that cabinet to locate the electrical outlet first. Using an electrical circuit tester, we found an outlet nearby within the wall space behind our cabinet. The water lines were just under the sink and easily accessible through a cutout below our sink space.
After locating these items, we then determined where exactly on our wall (right next to our cabinet) we wanted to place our new dishwasher.
Installing a Dishwasher: Electrical Outlet & Wiring