Install a dishwasher for the first time - Step by step instructions 

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Glad I could help. Good luck with the installation!

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Love it! Great job!

Yep, this video saved my daughter $250. install charge....... cause dad did it for her, using this video. Thanks.

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Yes! I was waiting for the answer!!

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I’m still waiting on the answer 😂

Connect it directly to your drain

You’ll need to get a special sink drain with a nipple to connect to. Just go to the hardware store and explain what you’re doing and they’ll be able to help you. Good luck!

Yeah same! It cut off when he said that…

You would need to have or install a "dishwasher wye" where the sink drain line is

Ha that’s true! If there are mice in the house they will always find a way into the kitchen no matter what you do!

Same problem! We have laminate that was installed over the linoleum, blocking in the dishwasher. The guys delivered the new one and couldn't install it! Honestly, we just chipped away just enough of the plank where the feet were to squeeze it out, and the bottom plate of the new dishwasher covers it right up! We plan on doing a remodel someday anyway so not to worried.

You have to remove the flooring underneath the dishwasher, only option

They make a sink drain that has a fitting for a dishwasher hose to connect directly to. Ask at the hardware store and they’ll be able to show you what you need.

Those are all compression fittings designed to be used without tape. None needed and the tape may actually interfere with the seal. Thanks for watching!

Not necessary on any plastic fittings

12/2 is typical. If you have power behind the dishwasher you can install an outlet then run a plugged cord from the outlet to the dishwasher. You should be able to find cords in the appliance section. Otherwise hardwiring will work just fine too if you don’t want to install an outlet. It’s actually easier that way if you don’t have an outlet currently . Good luck!

No idea who installed that box. It wasn’t me! No need for gfci under there, and pretty sure it doesn’t need to be accessible. Dedicated circuit I agree!

I couldn't help it, just kept getting distracted by that outlet. It looks like it was punched through with a hammer. I wouldn't want my dishwasher installed without the electrician coming back and fixing that. Then I'd fire him or her.

Not sure I completely understand your question, but the flexible water line can run about anywhere. I don't attach it to the wall because it needs to be loose so there's room to move the DW in and out of the opening.

Idk the height per say but all dishwashers tend to be around 85cm high and u need atleast 60cm depth and width

That may vary by manufacturer but I’ve always seen that drain should be as high as possible to avoid having a “belly” in the line where food will build up and cause a clog. The supply can run anywhere.

It should really be at the top to ensure it drains properly and doesn’t get clogged.

Yes. The green wire is the ground. You’ll want to make sure that is hooked up. If there isn’t a green wire on the dishwasher there should be a screw inside the metal electrical box you can attach the ground wire to.

It passes around here. Good luck!

Don't be afraid to tear into it. It's really not too bad of a project. Hire a plumber to replace the shut off and get you set up to use a flexible supply line and you'll be off to the races. Good luck!

Thanks for the encouragement.

If you have granite or some other type of solid surface tops they make an adhesive backed bracket you can stick under the counter to secure the DW to. If you have laminate/Formica tops any type of screw will work.

Nope. Those are compression fittings. No tape needed.

If you have two inches of water on your kitchen floor you will have a lot more to worry about. : )

Id check to make sure the shutoff valve on the water line going to the dishwasher is turned on. That’s my best guess.

@HomeSource it seems to be connected to the hot water that also goes to the sink. When I turn the know for that, the water in the sink works. Is that the valve that you mean?

They make a sink drain tail piece that includes a small fitting for the dishwasher hose. Ask at any hardware state and they should be able to set you up. Good luck!

@@HomeSource awesome, thank you!

Lol I'm sure he can handle using a tool, dude. You need a life.

You can get a drain pipe with a fitting made to accept the dishwasher drain hose. Anyone working the plumbing department at a home improvement store should be able to show you what you need. Good luck!

Correct. Hot water only to the dishwasher.

Good questions Pamela. I make sure anything visible looks perfect. However, behind a dishwasher I don't worry about it. The box behind the dishwasher was that way when I found it so I just left it. In 15 years when someone replaces the dishwasher they'll see it, but until then no one will ever be bothered by it. I do typically put flooring under dishwashers, or atleast the front foot or so. It's not critical I just want to make sure I don't have any visible gaps. With your tile, I'd say they did it right by going up to the cabinets. Personally I would tile under the front of the diswasher IF there's enough room. Tile and underlayment are pretty thick so they may have done that to ensure the DW would still fit into the hole. I'd say water isn't really a consideration. If you have a leak it won't matter if there's flooring or not, you will have damage regardless. Hope that helps!

@@HomeSource Yes! Thanks so much. I had a huge garbage disposal leak and maybe faucet leak. I hired a handyman who put in disposal but took out everything. I am putting it back together and your info is really helpful. One more question. We discovered that who ever built the house put the electrical plug for garbage disposal behind the dishwasher so we had to pull the electrical cord thru whole and plug behind the dishwasher. Then plug dishwasher under sink. Otherwise we couldn't use switch to turn on garbage disposal. Also no gfi plugs. Would that be hard to fix or should I just assume no one will be down there again for years? Thanks again.

The Mice just thanked you for giving them a doorway into that tasty wiring under the dishwasher

Being hardwired is very common and the process is pretty much the same, just be sure you locate and turn off the breaker before you attempt to disconnect the wires!

@@HomeSource so it has power I hooked that up in the front. There was a green a white and a black think..I got a ground plug n just connected those. Thing is no water?? My garbage disposal is broke. So I have it hooked up on that. Is there another way??

I didn't use the metal plate that came with the power plug I bought. Think that would make a difference

Black is hot white is neutral

@@HomeSource thanks for that.