just needs to be replaced. same sizes. do instructions come with so it can be self installed. the store I want to purchase it from charges $129.00 which seems a little excessive if it's just popping one out and putting another right back in. any advice from a professional??? thanks
2006-12-31 02:54:15 · 8 answers · asked by rfxdwg01 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
they do come with instructions and if you are somewhat handy you can do it yourself. some things to consider- make sure the breaker is off or unit unplugged. spaces are pretty tight when putting them in, the connections on your old one may not be the same as your new one and you may need to remove the old ones or come up with some kind of adapters (don't recommend adapters, just cut tubing and put new ones on), also consider disposal of the old one. what it comes down to is how much is 2-3 hours of your time worth vs. 45 min for a professional to do it (and be responsible if anything goes wrong)
2006-12-31 03:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by ftn_nuke 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Open the door to your old dishwasher and there should be two screws at the top going into your countertop. Remove the screws and pull out the old dishwasher.
This step is critical: Be sure to turn off water and electrical supply to the dishwasher. They don't go well together.
As long as is the same size as the old one, all you have to be concerned with is the drain hose (clamps on), the water line (screws on compression fitting), an outlet to plug it in or hardwired in a small metal box, and leveling the dishwasher.
2006-12-31 13:06:37 · answer #2 · answered by Parercut Faint 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it fits, all you have to be concerned with is the drain hose, the water line, an outlet to plug it in or hardwired to a box for power, and leveling the dishwasher.
2006-12-31 10:58:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tricky part is unhooking copper water line, and refeeding it back in without kinking.
unplug. turn off water. remove bottom access plate water line connects there.
Use 2 wrenches on to undo water line and one to keep fitting from twisting off.
Same for re-assembly.
inside top of d.w. are screws which hold d.w. to cabinet remove and pull out unit while pulling back lines under sink.
Patience.
2006-12-31 14:27:28 · answer #4 · answered by mystk1111 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually.. you could do it yourself.. The onlly difficult part is that it may be too heavy for one person to pull out(the old oone) and to put in(the new one).. but when you pull out the old one, you can see that the connections are tdhe same so there should be no problems there.. I have done it twice but had to have someone help me due to the weight of the machines
2006-12-31 10:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should be able to re-install a new one in about an hour. check to se if the old one is actually mounted or jus pushed in place. pull old one our disconnectand unplug, after you shut off the water to it and slide the new one into place after you have removed all of the packing material. re-hook water line and drain and plug into electric outlet. done.
2006-12-31 11:00:36 · answer #6 · answered by sparky01us 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is fairly easy .but a water leak will cost more than 129.00 . its a 75.00 to 100.00 dollar job
2006-12-31 12:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by moco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as all the fitting are the same and the openings are the same. go for it.
2006-12-31 19:28:06 · answer #8 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋