DIY Dishwasher Installation

The dishwasher has become an essential part of many of our lives. There is no more the need to spend hours scrubbing away the sticky dirt and grime - the dishwasher will do it all. For those that are confident in carrying out home repairs and renovations themselves, a new or replacement dishwasher installation can be completed without the expense of a professional plumber and this will inevitably help you to save a few bucks.

Dishwasher Installation Procedure

Before starting, it is essential to carefully review the manual provided. This will make it easier to identify various parts of the dishwasher, and any parts or instructions that are specific to the dishwasher you purchased and intend to install.

For new dishwasher installations, the next step is to select a preferred location. It is generally recommended that this location is close to the kitchen sink, as this will be the most convenient and will mean that the dishwasher is close to a water supply, again negating the need to call in a plumber to ready water supply pipes. You will have to connect the hot water supply line, the drainage hose and the electrical cables. Ensure that the selected place has all the necessary connection points.

You will also have to ensure that the dishwasher fits in the cabinet or designed space. Most dishwashers have a standard opening of 24". Experts also state that most kitchen cabinets are 24" wide. Hence, you shouldn't face any trouble when installing the dishwasher if everything is to standards (but keep in mind that of all things life and cabinet sizes seem never to be to standards). Measuring the width of your dishwasher and the cabinet will ruin the surprise but is probably a worthwhile exercise.

• Once you have done with the measurement, you will have to drill holes in the lower part of the base cabinet for the drainage hose, water supply line and the electrical cables.
• Using a compression clamp, connect the drain hose to the drain outlet located behind the back of the dishwasher. Also attach the 90-degree bass fitting at the back of the dishwasher.
• Now place the dishwasher in front of the cabinet. Make the required height adjustments.
• The next step in the dishwasher installation process requires the removal of the access panel by unscrewing the two screws located on each side of the panel.
• Ensure that the electrical cables and the water supply line are properly aligned to where they need to go beneath the dishwasher. The waterline needs to be attached to the 90-degree brass fitting. . Also feed the drain hose through the sink.
• Now, start sliding the dishwasher in its place. If you want to prevent causing damage to the floor, consider attaching protective slides to the rear legs.
• The dishwasher should be in alignment with the counter top and the cabinet. In case of improper alignment, you can adjust the front feet of the dishwasher.
• Now, connect all the wires. Remember that a black wire should be connected to a black screw. In other words, all the wires should be connected with their corresponding screws by matching the colors. But remember the ground wire should be connected to the green screw.
• Now, re-attach the access panel.
• The next step in the dishwasher installation is the checking for leakages. This involves opening the hot water line so as to allow the flow of water. Any leakages will be promptly detected.

Thus, dishwasher installation is an easy process that can be done by anybody who has a basic knowledge of plumbing. For those that aren't competent with this sort of plumbing jobs, a professional plumber is always an option.

Henry James isn't a professional plumber, and for this reason respects the work of professional plumbers all the more. For more information please visit the Plumber Melbourne website. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Henry_S_James