How to Install a Dishwasher Step by Step - It's Easy!
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- How to install a dishwasher step by step. It's not hard to do, you can pull off this install in an afternoon!
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@@Dale115 Not sure what you're referring to here, but this video is several years old and prices on everything has gone up.
If you don’t use a high loop on your drain hose by mounting it above the inlet port and dropping it back down(a high loop), your dishwasher will be gravity feed from the disposal. This was how our old dishwasher was installed and it made it stinky all the time from dirty water running back into the dishwasher.
What's a high loop
@@checkmate1233 you loop the drain hose above your disposal and come back down to the fitting on the disposal. It prevents waste from your disposal from flowing back into your dishwasher. Some of the newer dishwashers have a back flow preventer to eliminate that problem.
How would you put a high loop above the port if you can't get behind washer after it's pushed in? Genuine question.
@@Nightowl52T you put the high loop under the sink before it hooks into the garbage disposal. It is to prevent garbage from draining back from the sink into the dishwasher.
What if you don’t have a disposal? Is that still necessary?
I’m a single mom and I love your videos! This makes it so much easier for me to DIY!
My hats off to you, keep up the good work! Glad we could help!
Exact same reason I am here 😁
Oh my gosh! I'm an old lady, so I watch TH-cams to do repairs or replacements of any and all kinds. Our dishwasher is going out and we're looking to replace it. I thought it'd be a good idea to check out how difficult it is going to be before we buy the new one. This video is AMAZING! I feel confident enough that I can do it myself. I'm sure my SiL will do it. But this video is great! Thx
Thanks for the video. It helped a lot. I am pretty handy, but had never replaced a dishwasher before. You showed me how simple it was. Took the anxiety out of it. Well done video, too! Lots of people beat around the bush; you kept it concise and to the point.
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback!
I came here to say exactly what Todd said. Well done and thank you.
I third this! I’m researching dishwashers to replace the one that came with our house, and this video relieved all my anxieties about installing one. Also agreeing with how nice and concise it was. No extra “fluff” dialogue and the video was clear and easy to see.
Thank you so much!
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I'll bet you're not as "handy" as the DoItYourselfDad, though. All I could watch was his hands!
Thanks for the clear and helpful instructions, I did do it myself in an hour with no previous appliance installation experience. Cheers and keep up the good work!
Great vid thank you. About to do this for our new dishwasher. The only thing missing is the wire strain installation. Many dishwashers do not come with that so you need to buy one and put that on to secure those wires. I know it's a simple thing but for many people who watch these videos, like me, they may never have done that before.
Thank you for this. Removing and installing a dishwasher in my home that was there when I moved in. I was glad to find this and how clear and to the point it is.
I wish you showed more on the drain hook up
Just make sure to check inside the dishwasher for paperwork or other things before turning it on! A real estate client of mine had an inspection done on the flipped home they had bought, and the inspector ran the dishwasher with the manual inside it, and it created quite a problem for them.
Whups!!!
Thanks, DoItYourselfDad. Very helpful video. Maybe could use more wide shots to get a better idea of what's connected to what.
Congratulations on installing your own dishwasher! And thank you for the video, it really helped me to understand why I was paying so much for my dishwasher installation.
Make sure to check the wires if they are directly connected. I shutoff the breaker but checked with a pen and was still getting voltage on the connection. Once I shut a few more breakers I had no current flowing and was able to do this safely. Great video, getting the same unit.
For anyone reading this, I urge you to use a voltage meter rather than a pen. Being able to measure voltage and visually see it helps ensure it's dead, also test your equipment on a known live circuit first to make sure it's operating properly. You would also be opening the breaker, nomenclature goes a long way in others assisting you if you have questions. Be safe everyone!
Very well done! Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words!
Do all dishwashers come with some kind of insulation?
So does the white tubing go under the dishwasher or will it take up space in the back causing the dishwasher to stick out more in the front...?
Great video. Only thing I would do differently is check for leaks before pushing it into place.
Thanks for the video, in michigan I've always seen electric with braided line and direct on its own circuit, no outlet. For leaks I dry the joint with a towel, wait a few minutes and use tissue to check for water. 😊
I just was placing an order for new DW and the installation fee was going to be $150-$160😳I will be unchecking that box now😁Thank you for this video.
Awsome!
Installation is $250 in January of '24. That's 67% inflation in two years.
this makes it look so simple thank you!!!
Thank you! After watching this, i did it! I replaced my broken dishwasher myself, with my kids as assistants!
Awsome! Glad you got the kids learning to DIY too!
This just saved me over $150! Possibly more since I ran into an issue with the counter height. And I can return the new drain hose. Best TH-cam ever🥳
These comments are the reason I keep making videos! Thank you!
Great job, I thought you were articulate, and the visuals were great! Thank You
Can you clarification on the electrical? I'm confused.
great video. wish you had the details about fishing the wires through the dishwasher to make the connection.
I was thinking 🤔 the same thing.
I would note the importance of leveling it during installation. Water can often settle in the back causing mold and odor if not leveled properly.
Tyler Cox I cant get the little legs to spin
You should loosen the legs when the dishwasher is on its side (when installing hoses, before putting in place). From there you can use a wrench to fine tune when the dishwasher is straight up.
Nice!
How do you level it
@@weetzybat I break it down to "Russian Bot" in this thread. The legs should spin. Use a level to check
Awesome man it seemed pretty straight forward but I always like to watch someone else do it before opening a can of worms
Great video .. all the stuff without the fluff
Does the drain hose sometimes connect directly to the garbage disposal?
Yes, common often time is it does
I have to remove old, and install new dishwasher tomorrow. Thanks for the video, doesn't seem so bad after all. I'll report back. Thanks so much.
Legend has it this man is still trying to install his dishwasher.
I was successful.
@@cop2296 hahaha!!
@@cop2296 did you just assume it’s gender?!?!?!
Wish that you had explained about hooking up the drain line to the existing plumbing.
@@jonathan9552 Unfortunately, the cabinetmakers that took out the old one didn't leave a picture of what was there.
whoa, such a good idea to install everything first before push the dishwasher in!
Do most dishwashers come with the sound proof pad or anything else beside the drain hose? Thank you
Most new ones do come with the sound padding, my older one didn't have it. It should come with a drain hose, most will not come with the plug/wiring as some people choose to hardwire their washers while others use a socket.
Hello. I’m trying to install my new dishwasher and you have taught me a lot. Thanks!!
Awesome! Best of luck with the install!
Just a tip for everyone, they sell absorbent pads (a puppy pad works too) for working under sinks.If you're like me, you just end up knocking over the bowl of water.
Pig pads are good too.
Nicely done. Also it's always a good rule of thumb when tightening, when you screw it on and get resistance stop, do a quarter turn and be done. Most of the time. Also as you said, always check for leaks after. Great job again. Got a 👍 here !!
Excellent tip!
My first time installing an appliance of this magnitude. The video was completely helpful thanks!
Wow, I feel like I could actually do this now. Thanks!
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching!
I needed more information about the electrical hook up. You showed the bottom but now how it was attached to electricity. Was it hard wired or a plug in?
Mine was plugged in, depending on your house and how it is wired you may have an outlet under your sink, or a junction box to hard wire into.
@@DoItYourselfDad That was a question I had to since my old one was literally directly wired right into the line. Some above have recommended GFI lines I assume because of the risk of a leak. Great video!
Thanks for the video. How do you fill that gap on top?
Depending on how big your gap is you can use 1/4 round or a strip of molding.
What would make the water supply hose bust about 6 inches from the hookup on the dishwasher?
I'm a do it yourself mom. Thanks!
Heck yeah!
Great job easily explain thank you for your help
GREAT VIDEO!!! You probably just saved us 160.00 installation fee. Thanks very much for a perfect step by step guide. Have a great evening. Best. Kerrie
Thanks i needed to learn this for work
do you hook up to the hot or cold
Thanks for explaining very well step by step great job no leaks
Excellent video, thank you very much.
I have always had/used a portable dishwasher, it's on wheels & you connect it to the sink faucet. Now I need to replace mine. Can I get a "built in" & use it as a portable? TIA
Does this model dry well? I read some reviews say this model doesn’t dry at all?
Thanks a ton man. bought a DW.. thought they were gonna install it too but guess not. so i got the parts, watched this vid and got it installed in no time. great video man.
Awesome! Glad we could help!
I'll be putting a dishwasher in where one was hardwired before. Using the existing wire from the wall that is taped up on the end will be okay I assume? I'll turn the power off at the breaker box and work by flashlight. Your thoughts please...
Thank you for creating and uploading this video, it was very helpful and I was able to install a new dishwasher by myself.
Are you from oak harbor Washington? I’m from Burlington work in anacortes I do install granite countertops from creative surfaces
No sorry, Im in So Cal. Just put in quartz.
Nice step by step, great stuff
This is the second video I’ve watched that the dishwasher is put on its back to set it up. I’m getting a dishwasher delivered tomorrow, is it a lot better to install this way?
Yup, just throw a towel down if you need to protect your floor. It gives you easy access to all the plumbing and electrical before you install it.
@DoItYourselfDad Thank you so much! It was my first time hardwiring anything and the first time installing a dishwasher, thanks to you it was easy!! Awesome video!!
Appreciate it. You just saved me a ton of frustration.
This was overall great. I was hoping to see how the drain connection works to the sink. Ill keep looking. Thanks for making this!
If you have a garbage disposal there is a port you can plumb it through.
@@DoItYourselfDad im starting fresh completely
Great video. But I couldn't tell if the wires that were connected to the ground live and neutral all came from a plug in cord or from a direct wire from the house? I have an older home and the old dishwasher was connected directly to this wire that seemed to be coming out from the basement.
It can be done either way, you have to either re-use or purchase the wiring. If direct wired make sure you know what you're doing in that the switch is off and test it thoroughly. Plug-in is significantly safer to install, so if you are even 1% unsure of yourself for a direct wire, do not do this and get a pro to do the install.
Good instructions but the bosch comes with a plug most of the rest of the dishwashers are hardwired so there are a few extra tricky steps!
Thank you for this summary video. 🙂
So this was helpful but the only thing I would say or correct me if I'm. Wrong or if this is specfic setup but isn't the hose supposed to come through high on the cabinet not low in the back?
It really shouldn’t matter
straight to the point....thanks
Excellent job!
Thank You, I am going to install my new dishwasher myself tomorrow!
Great! Let us know how it goes!
No im a plumber let me do it. I will make sure it gets installed the right way
@@thetexaschainsaw9366 I'm a 21 year licensed appliance installer, Ive installed more than 12 thousand dishwashers. For the record I've never seen a plumber do a good job installing a dishwasher. This guy is clearly an amateur who did a typical do it yourself-er type install. I've fired people who did work this sloppy. This guy didn't make any functional install mistakes that would cause problems, in fact this is at least as good of an install as a plumber would do. Though it looks pretty rough. p.s. Bosch makes the worst dishwasher.
@@jaclynsanders6410 , Do tell on Bosch? I was thinking of getting one. What are your top choices?
@@cocobrwngl So apparently my husband was watching videos on my account and didn't realize it. 😂 But he says to buy the new style Kitchenaid, the one with the third rack for cups. Bosch doesn't dry dishes, and he's replaced a bunch of them over the years for that reason alone.
Some will need a special bracket to affix the dishwasher to the cabinetry if a stone countertop is in place.
When reconnecting the water supply line, is teflon tape not needed?
With a compression fitting, no, not needed.
Great walkthrough. Thank you!
About to try this for the first time. Someone told me that leveling the dishwasher is the hardest part, is that something to worry about? Thanks and great vid!
I didn't have to level mine, when I've leveled them in the past it wasn't bad, you'll want a wrench (not socket) so slip under the washer to adjust the feet.
my washing machine wasn't leveled and vibrates. the only consequence is that vibrating(if it is off more than a little)
The earth rotates, if you’re Installing it on earth it won’t make a difference
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Levels matter
I’m a DIY Dad as well as a TH-camr (watcher and content creator). Called a couple handymen and was quoted $100-$125!😱 Thanks for this video. I might make one as well.😉
Awesome! Let me know if you do! We'll give your video a shout out!
Good clear presentation. Professionally speaking, I always use teflon tape on all metal to metal threaded water connections. It is a cheap and easy way to guarantee no water leak.
Does the Teflon tape go over the threads?
@@greanlantern Across the threads at least one layer overlapping.
Teflon tape is not required on fittings with rubber seals like the supply line that was used.
Excellent instruction, photography, and sound. Thank you DoItYourselfDad.
Thank you!
Thanks for explaining in an easy to understand way (straight to the point) ! Pretty easy. On my way to do it. Wish me luck
Video was easier than me explaining to a friend over the phone. Ty
Nicely done helped me a lot
Great video, thank you!
I'm hardworking a new dishwasher where an old dishwasher was removed a few years ago. This is 1999 year model mobile home. How can I tell if the wiring is protected by GFCI? There is a GFCI outlet in the master bathroom. Does that cover the whole house? Thank you in advance.
Marvelous!!!!!!! Question: I am about to get one- are All the Dishwashers almost the same process on installation ?
Yes, pretty much the same process on everything. The location of the water and electric hook ups may be different, but the process is the same.
If I can't turn off the supply line under the sink can I turn off the main line instead? It doesn't seem to want to turn off under the sink. I have a dishwasher being installed in a few days and not sure if I need to take care of this first or if turning the main line off will suffice.
Yes, that would work. If you did that, open the valves on the sink to relieve the pressure before disconnecting the hoses.
I'm not real confident in using a braided stainless steel supply line, my new GE suggests replacing that after every 5 years. I feel more confident in using soft copper with compression fittings, a little harder install but seldom need to replace if at all.
good luck on your GE lasting more than 5 years lol
My new one didn't come with a sheet of fabric like yours did. The blue thing. How do I get that?
Thank you, thank you, thank you. 😊 You have saved me money, time, and anxiety...lol.
Glad I could help!
As a female, these instructions were perfect! Very much appreciated. Thank you. You’ve gained a new subscriber 😜
Thank you!
Great teacher, good media voice. As a complete novice, I would have appreciated deeper details. Show the feeding the lines electrical.
Yea every diy TH-camr loves to omit details or a quick explanation of what something does or what it's for lol
@@mikepszczola9075 It's always a careful balance, tbh. Too much detail and people complain that you don't know how to cut useless info and too little and you've cut too many details.
Yup. I'm wondering how he got the wires and hoses through the back of the opening into the sink area when the appliance fills up all the access space for my arms and body. Are the hoses long enough to stuff through the hole in the back of the partition while the dishwasher is still outside the compartment it slides into?
I guess I could stuff a rope through the hole from the under-sink area first, tie it around the hoses, etc.' and then pull the hoses through when I'd pushed the dishwasher in far enough to create enough slack.
This video was awesome! saved me $180 of instillation
Awesome!!!!
Thank you!
Excellent video, TYVM!
The live wire feeds into the bottom of the unit. Would it be unsafe if there is a water leak?
I’ve never run into a washer that didn’t have the power coming out of the bottom.
If you notice around 4:50 in the video, the power supply box is opposite the water supply connection. It would have to be standing in a few inches of water to reach the electrical supply.
Go job, I would just suggest leaving the supply hose attached beneath the sink then just reattach it to the new unit.
Any reason why you didn’t put Teflon tape on the water line threads?
Don’t use tape on compression fittings, it can cause leaks
Can I just reuse the existing water line and drain tube if dishwashers are same manufacturer and similar model?
You can, but I would recommend installing the new stuff. Things dry out over time.
Well-edited and concise. Very helpful video. Thank you!
Thank you!
I just purchased the very Bosch dishwasher to replace a GE one. Thanks for sharing! How is it holding up for you?
So far I’ve had no problems with it, and it’s also the quietest dishwasher I’ve ever had.
Very help for brother thanks so much
You're very welcome!
Thanks for posting this!
my power cord has no colors on the wires. there is a W on one side of the plug, and the middle wire says its ground only. Does the W mean that side is neutral? I don't own a volt meter and I don't want to drive round trip to 50 miles to buy a new cord. (I live in the boonies)
Thanks for the great tutorial, it is very simple to follow. A quick question - considering the placement of your dishwasher in regards to your water supply, did you really need a 72" line connection kit? Would something shorter have worked?
Yes, a shorter line definitely would have worked.
What is that second drain tube on the side of the dishwasher for?
I want to ask the same thing?
@@alyaaab9506 We never did figure out what that was for. But our dishwasher is running fine, so I say just ignore it. 😋
@@bethvye8183 thanks, I Kept looking, it's a vent 😆
@@alyaaab9506 OH!!! Okay!! Really? What gets vented?
This video helped me a lot, to know to hire someone rather than attempting ourselves!
Nice job. The last time I replaced a dishwasher I had to slide it out 3 times because the hoses kept getting run over and wadding up underneath it. I finally had to slide the washer in a little and pull hoses. But that is my luck lol! Thank you for showing me how to do it.
Thanks for watching and he comment! Getting all that stuff inside the small space and not getting it tangled up or squished is definitely the hardest part!
Thanks for this video I just installed my new dishwasher and it was a breeze thanks to this review
Awesome! Congrats on getting it done!