How hard is it to install a dishwasher?

Question

My dishwasher has quit and it's going to cost to much to repair so I think just buying a new one is the best way to go. I'm thinking installing a new one shouldn't be to hard. If you've installed one let me know how tough it was.

Also, I'm looking at a Whirlpool to buy. If you have one is it good?

Answer 1

Easy enough if you are patient and can handle a screwdriver and a wrench. It helps to make a simple diagram or drawing of where all your connections are on the old one, the new one will hook-up the same way. The power cord and discharge for the new unit are usually inside the unit itself; you'll have to hook up the electrical wires and the ground wire to the new machine, Depending on its configuration, you may have to cut an inch or two off the discharge hose where it connects to the air-gap under the sink, but it should be obvious.Step #1: take the d/w's power cord out of the outlet. #2: turn off the hot water valve where the d/w's water hose is hooked up. #3: The discharge hose from the d/w is usually a corrugated white hose about an inch-and-a-half in diameter, usually held onto the bottom of the air-gap with a hose clamp (some folks call it a 'worm gear'). #4: Open the door of the d/w and look above it, under the counter's edge, there are usually 2 screws holding it the underside of the counter...remove the screws. At this point you might be able to just pull the d/w out, being careful to 'feed' the water hose, discharge hose and power cord out from the sink cabinet, through the hole in sink cabinet. Sometimes you'll have to take the lower panel off the front of the bottom of the d/w to screw the little 'feet' up a little higher...those are levelling feet and often have to be adjusted to make the d//w sit level on the floor. Installation is simply the reverse procedure! Connect the water supply line, using Teflon tape on the threads of the shutoff valve, then turn the water back on SLOWLY . Plug the power cord into the receptacle. Connect the discharge hose to the air-gap. Screw the 'tabs' onto the underside of the counter and level the feet. Turn the unit on and run it, empty except for soap, and check for leaks

Answer 2

How To Install A Dishwasher

Answer 3

They're usually not too hard. The electrical likely plugs in to a wall outlet so it's just a matter of taking the old cord off and putting it on the new one the same way. Even if it's wired directly, it will be wired into a junction box on the wall and won't be a big problem, but unless you're adventurous, remember to shut that breaker off! There should be a couple of screws under the lip of your counter that holds the old dishwasher in place. After you remove those the dishwasher should slide out pretty easily. Once you get in there, you'll see that the connections are relatively simple. Make sure you get the new unit level front to back and side to side and replace those screws and you're done.

Answer 4

If you know how to do the wiring and plumbing you shouldn't have to much trouble installing your new dishwasher. I personally will leave it to the professionals and just did. They found two circuit breakers supplying the electricity to the dishwasher so if you do the wiring be careful. The garbage disposal on my sink was also wired to the dishwasher, so both circuits had to be shut off at the breaker box, not just the one marked dishwasher. My Maytag was recalled, it was nine years old, because of an electrical short problem from the rinse agent dispenser leaking on the wiring. I guess there had been a few that caused fires.
Not only do you need to purchase a dishwasher you will need an installation kit with new hoses, etc.

Answer 5

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How hard is it to install a dishwasher?
My dishwasher has quit and it's going to cost to much to repair so I think just buying a new one is the best way to go. I'm thinking installing a new one shouldn't be to hard. If you've installed one let me know how tough it was.

Also, I'm looking at a Whirlpool to buy. ...

Answer 6

This is not hard to do.
Unplug the power cord.
Turn the hot water valve under the sink off Remove the kick plate on the bottom of the unit. Open the door and you will see the screws.
There are two screws that hold the unit in place right above the unit and on the cabinet bottom. Pull the unit forward Until you can see under the pump, disconnect the hose that goes to the air gap. disconnect the tubing that supplies the water and pull the unit out slowly pulling the power cord with it . Replace the unit and adjust the levelers on the feet. Adjust the unit to just clear the cabinet opening, reattach ever thing and its done.

Answer 7

Any dishwasher you buy will have the installation instructions with it. Pay attention to the old one when you remove it and the job should go smoothly. Power in, water in, water out. Also, back off the leveling feet on the old one before you pull it out so they will clear the edge of the linoleum or tile. Otherwise you'll tear it.

Answer 8

If the water supply is still there from the old one and the pipes are close enough to fit the new one or you can solder ,you should have little problem .
If you are not good at soldering water pipe etc get a plumber in as it can cost you more than you know if any thing went wrong, check with your insurance to make sure you are covered for self installed products or are you required to have a licenced person do the work

Answer 9

A dishwasher is one of the easiest appliances to install of all of them. Never mind what Kathy T says. All you need is a screw driver and a pliers.

I've installed then in less then forty five minutes.

Answer 10

It can't be too hard... my husband did ours ; )
Whirlpools are good!! My dishwasher and washer and dryer are all Whirlpools and I haven't had any problems with any of them.