Comments on: How to Install a Dishwasher

By: Jean Caruthers

Jean Caruthers — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:06:44 +0000

I replaced an original dishwasher in my 1970’s duplex, because it wasn’t getting any water into it. I assumed it was some internal problem.
I hooked up a new one, and had the same problem. So I disconnected the suplly line from the hot water line , then turned the valve (used for the dishwasher) on, and no water!!!!! The ball cock is open, but no water! HELP

By: Chrystal

Chrystal — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:32:22 +0000

My husband is going to attempt to install a dishwaher in my trailer (mobile home) any advice for him or any suggestions! Any help will be appreciated!

By: Paul Clarke

Paul Clarke — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:23:10 +0000

I am installing a dishwasher in an area that is supposed to be ready for it. The correct connections are present on the plumbing under the kitchen sink and I have a breaker in the panel labeled “Dishwasher”.

I expected to find power wires after I removed the cabinet, but nothing is there. I cut a small hole in the wall directly under the outlet above the counter to see if there was a wire running down the inside of the wall and found nothing.

Is there some magical mark on the wall or floor to tell me where the power lines should be or did my builder ( 20 yrs ago ) forget to run the power?

By: bill

bill — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:28:57 +0000

i installed a new dishwasher. i have ran a few cycles, it has drained propery during each cycle. but after a few days i notice that there is water in the bottom of the dishwasher. i have the drain hooked up thru. my garbage disposal, the previous washer i had never had this problem. the only other thing that i have changed is i changed the sink to a double, and the two drains come to a “t” splitter, before draining strait down.

By: Ben Erickson

Ben Erickson — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:57:49 +0000

Hi Deb,
You can install a dishwasher in an island as long as you have a hot water supply line and a drain pipe for it.

By: Deb S.

Deb S. — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:18:15 +0000

Hi Danny,

We will be installing a dishwasher in an island with no sink. Is it possible to install a dishwasher all by itself? We would put a shut off for the hot water underneath. Thank you so much.

By: THOMAS HILL

THOMAS HILL — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:11:42 +0000

OK I HAVE A DISHWASHER IT IS COMPLETELY INSTALLED IT CAME OUT OF ANOTHER HOUSE AND IT WORKED JUST FINE NOW THTA I HAVE IT COMPLETELY INSTALLED HERE IT IS NOT WORKING AT ALL IT WILL RUN AND THEN IT WILL NOT DRAIN AND THIS HAS RACKED ME AND MY BUDDYS BRAIN SEVERAL TIMES CUZ I REALLY NEED TO KNOW HOW TO FIX THE PROBLEM CAN I GET AND ANSWER PLEASE IT WOULD BE GREATLY APRICIATED

By: "Tex" Jackson

"Tex" Jackson — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:38:09 +0000

The plastic cap, when first inserted did not seat well. Rotating it 180 Degrees allowed the “ears” to snap into place. This prevents water being pumped out onto the kitchen area, like one of your readers reported. Next time the water does not completely drain, I will use the silver cup to contain the column of water, as well as control where the slug of “Debris” happens to land. Thanks, Danny. Love your Web Page. I am printing it ! Tex

By: "Tex" Jackson

"Tex" Jackson — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:27:48 +0000

The Air Gap had a plastic cap with “ears”, rather than a screw, like the earlier types. Use a pair of gas pliers to slightly compress the “ears”, wiggle the plastic cap and set aside. “Now what?”, the three of us said. The Dish-washer answered with a column of water about 12 inches high erupting out of the Air Gap. The “Fun of the Fix” came when we saw in the sink, almost disappearing into the Disposal Drain, a slug of “Debris” that prevented a full emptying of the dish washer. Stay tuned for another continuation. Tex

By: "Tex" Jackson

"Tex" Jackson — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:15:51 +0000

Air Gap is the required height your fauchet must be above your bath tube, just in case the sewer backs up at the same time your water company has no pressure. That distance is in inches 2D” and prevents dirty water being siphoned to where drinking water, called pot, or potable water is supposed to be. Got it ? Who cares ? We all have it ’cause the Plumbers Code saved our lives by preventing disease. Now the funny part ! As the three of us removed the silver cap, about 2D” sticking above the sink ? ? Gotta Go ! Continued when I get back ! Tex