This video saved me $1000 on a new dishwasher. I was preparing to install a new one after ours suddenly died and I learned the connections were all in the front. Turned off the power and opened the front bottom panel. Found a loose wire and reconnected it. Turned the power back on and it was fixed. Thank you so much!
You are correct about learning how to install kitchen appliances by watching videos on You Tube. After watching several installation videos I installed my new dishwasher, garbage disposal and over-the-range microwave. The microwave is vented outside and comes with a powerful 4 CFM exhaust fan. In my case I installed a CFGI outlet under the kitchen sink and a power cord to the dishwasher. The 1 1/4 HP disposal came with a power cord along with 3 bolt connection. Also purchased a wireless transmitter and receiver for turning the disposal on and off. Replaced the plumbing under the sink with a dual snappy trap. Nice job really enjoy watching your installation videos.
We are in the finishing stages of our kitchen Reno. It’s most been DIY aside for some minor things. We saved thousands of dollars going with Ikea cabinets and installing them ourselves. We decided to splurge on high end appliances, including a 36” gas range. $15K in appliances, but at least we didn’t have to pay for labor. :)
I like most of your videos, but I have a suggestion for making the connections a lot easier. You can lay the dishwasher on it's back and make the water and electrical connections easier without having to lie on the floor. Then stand it up and run the wire and plumbing under and feed thru the holes in the floor and cabinet. I also hope you closed the gap at the top with a piece of cabinet colored trim with angle brackets on each end.
I put a 1x3” across the top against the quartz countertop and pocket screwed the wood to the cabinets on each side on ours. This made it really easy to screw the dishwasher to the top and hide any gaps with a strip of the finished end panel glued to front of the 1x3”.
They make a "bridge" now for this application. When doing granite countertops. They also sell an adhesive solution, but I've heard nothing good about them.
Love your videos. Keep up the great work. Just wanted to mention at about 2:40 you mentioned they aren’t using the garden hose connection too much any more and they switched to the elbow. You actually have that backwards. The elbow is how dishwashers have been installed for several decades. Most commonly with a copper line. After the introduction of stainless steel flexible lines the garden hose style became much more common and except for Hong end dishwashers that’s mostly what’s being used now. I’ve been an appliance tech for about 30 years. I’ve pulled out and reinstalled more dishwashers than I can remember.
My wife and I are doing a lot of home improvements. We really like watching all his home improvement videos. We find them both entertaining and very informative. Keep up the excellent work.
Hi Jeff, love your videos as usual. Can I make a couple of suggestions which you can apply to both the dishwasher and cooktop / oven. You can build a little platform under the dishwasher to raise its hight and also with the oven you can remove the legs and rest it on the platform. That way you can continue the kick panel under the oven for a more slimline look. I have done that to my ILVE oven and it looks a million bucks. As for the dishwasher, the platform will get rid of the gap between the dishwasher and benchtop. Also with the dishwasher here in OZ they installs are slightly different. Water inlet / outlet and power supply are at the back of the machine, regardless I normally run all hoses and cables under the cabinet and that way I end up with a much cleaner / neater finish. Again keep up the great work!
14:02 I’ve got the same tester, if you hold the power button for too long it starts in silent mode so it will only flash when there is power rather than beeping and flashing. A shorter power on press will turn it on in beep+flash mode.
Wow. These videos are interesting here for a lot of transatlantic differences, like forced air heating, but this one most of all! European dishwashers: do not get screwed into place, because why; do come with a supply connection line - cold water only, just as much of an "of course" as your hot water connection; do come with a flex and plug attached, and if you were to take it downwards through a hole behind any wet appliance, you'd be breaking code (honestly that looks like a bad plan if there's ever a leak). Things look so similar on the surface, but differ so much underneath.
Glad to see you installing ZLine. I just finished installing the ZLine 36" slide in rangetop (exact same cooktop taken right off the range you just installed) and a 42" 1200CFM remote blower island range hood. Can't find anything better for the money! Might look into the dishwasher now. Just and FYI: I have replaced a couple of dishwashers in my time and instead of hard-wiring I like to install a quad outlet box below the sink. For me it just seems easier to deal with. Install a 6' pigtail on the dishwasher and you end up with extra outlets for a disposal and even an instant water heater if desired. And look into Wago wire nuts. They are amazing. I may never use a twist on nut again. Also, for those who don't want to or can't screw through the side of the dishwasher, there is a bracket for the job. I see one on Amazon called the "E-Z Dishwasher Bracket". Has tabs on the sides for screwing into the cabinet and multiple screw holes all along the top for attaching the dishwasher. Let me know if you would like pictures of my install.
I've installed GE, LG, frigidaire, and a few others, they all share the same thing in common expect for 1 thing. The drain line, most have a rubber end which allows you to be able to cut to match with the drain T, others don't they are matched for 3/4 so make sure your drain line matches your drain T.
In the UK we only have the garden hose 3/4" connection,very reliable tbh not reliant on PTFE. Our dishwashers are generally full height and have a cabinet door mounted for a nice flush clean finish. Cool to see how it's done in the US
I believe he is in Canada, the us is a little different most just come with a garden hose option or you can slide them off and tape them so you can use both ways. The back also comes with just a standard outlet to plug in the wall.
You don't have to pre drill a hole for side mounts, if you look down about 3 more inches there are little grey plugs that you can pop out, put the side mount bracket provided in after you snap off the extra piece, screw into the cabinet and replace the caps. 😇
Where I live, the dishwasher outlet water has to breach into the air with an air gap and then drain to the sink. Air gaps aren’t really that noticeable of a device either but it’s necessary for sanitary reasons.
sometimes it amazes me how concerned people are with little details. If you thread on the connection the way I did, you won't ever have water leaking. that is called confidence. Cheers!
Hi Jeff, thanks for all your videos. So the feet on that Zline dishwasher adjust really high to close that gap so that the panel lines up with the cabinets.
I would suggest installing a dishwasher drain pan under the machine. Dishwasher always leak... it’s a small item that will save your floors from water damage and scratches from pulling the machine out.
What did you do to close the gap at the top, and for the toe kick? I had to custom a small panel on top and toe kick. Looks alright but took awhile to adjust toe kick so custom cabinet door front didn't contact toe kick.
on my installation, I went with a power cord. I added an outlet into the bottom of the wall that the appliance plugs into. the water and drain are routed the same as yours. if the kitchen was wired correctly, you should have a split outlet under the sink. one outlet is for the disposal and the other outlet is for the dishwasher. (split duplex outlet) there should be a switch by the sink to control the disposal, the dishwasher outlet is always live. having a power cord on the dishwasher makes it more convenient when having to service the machine. that way you can unplug it instead of having to fight with a hard wired situation....
@@loramcclamrock5549 yes, thats the way it should be. on my system, I have the dishwasher tied into the counter outlets which is controlled through a GFCI outlet at the beginning of the circuit.
I watched your videos on installing the range hood fan, stove & dishwasher. Very helpful. My dishwasher buttons dont seem to work like yours. I have to press until my thumbs hurt. Can you please do a short video showing you pressing your dishwasher buttons. I called the help line the girl told me they have one in their office and she put me on hold came back n told me I was right. She had to press really hard her fingers hurt too. I want to believe zline dont do that. Thank you.
I really need some help and I cannot find answers anywhere online, so I hope you will reply and brighten my day. I want a dishwasher but we don't have enough cabinets to retrofit one. So instead I moved my stove, which was directly beside my sink on the left hand side. Now I have this wide open space that I'm wanting to install a dishwasher. The only problem is that I cannot find any instructions for installing a dishwasher in this manner. I need to extend my laminate countertop over the dishwasher but I'm not sure how to do it. I don't care if there is a small seam because I plan on doing epoxy countertops in the near future. Any suggestions on how to get this dishwasher and countertop installed?
hi, my dishwasher came with an actual plug... but all I have is bare wire sticking from the wall. Should I just slap a female receptacle on it or does Ontario code need something more? thanks in advance!
"Dishwasher's are getting more efficient." Not so much, they just took away the really hot & long drying cycle and replaced it with much less heat, so your dishes finish wet. If you're lucky (or paid a lot of money), your new dishwasher also has a fan to blow dry the dishes so plastic stuff dries off.
The haven't removed heat. Most modern DSs will say what the temp is on the cycle you choose. In my one it just pops the door open after the wash and uses the heat its added to the contents to dry itself out. Works well and saves energy.
@@sepez Not accurate. To be able to be sold in Europe, DW had to lower their energy consumption. The only way to do that is to reduce how hot they get during the drying cycle and the duration of the cycle. Read the reviews of the Bosch DW (one of the premier brands of DW) over the years. About 5 years ago when Europe put in place these rules, the reviews of the Bosch dishwashers went down the tube (customers complaining of wet dishes). In the last year or two they (and ornery brands) started putting fans in them to aid in drying.
Those connectors that you twist onto the wires are interesting, in the UK we tend to use a product called Wago connectors which is like a small lever connector that you put the wire into and close down on
We have those here too. But personally I haven't had a lot of luck with em. Wires seem to slip out half the time when I do a tug test. Wire nuts let me sleep better at night.
Yes wagons are crap, a tiny plate making contact with the wire, one short and they melt, all of Europe uses wagons, one good thing I like thought is cables are smaller gauge because of using half the amps ...
He didn't cover the garbage disposal popout for the line from the dishwasher. Not an issue if replacing an existing dishwasher BUT may tripup a home owner replacing or installing both disposal and dishwasher.
Wire connector needs to be installed to the box BEFORE inserting the wire....ALWAYS. It's designed that way on purpose to prevent wire from being pulled.
Why? I was a private contractor working for myself! I take great pride in my work and I always do my absolute best to do quality work that my customers are more than happy with. I was trying to grow the business and most of my Lowe’s installs were repeat customers and they liked me and my work! I don’t think that you’d want anyone else doing your install!
The wires were slightly exposed at the base of the wire nut. Dangerous condition! When using a wire nut to connect 2 wires always secure the wire nut with black electrical tape. Make sure that the tape securely covers the area at the open base of the wire nut..
I saw that too. But I also saw the ground screw was used making the wire not needed. Might have been a good opportunity to mention for the DIY learner.
They usually have adjustable legs. In his kitchen project, he spent some time putting self leveler on that floor so that might be why there were no concerns with level. He talks about it briefly at 11:26.
Do all dishwashers in your country come without a supply hose? Where I live all washing mashines and dishwashers come with a safety hose called usually Aqua Stop that prevents water damage in the house if the hose breaks. The hose simply has a valve integrated at the start and automatically shuts the water off unless the machine really needs it.
Q: If the water takes 2-3 minutes to get hot due to being far from the water heater(tankless), does the dishwasher heat the cold water to a specific temperature before the cycle? Or does it assume it is hot (130F) , and either heats it before the cycle for a set amount of time assuming it reached a higher temp, (or is it a specific temperature?) At what point and how does it know its ready to start the cycle?
I'm breaking the records for watching your vids today... this is #8 vid I watched so far and I'm just trying to install new floors not a dishwasher lol 🛠🏠
Thanks for this video Jeff. My dishwasher comes on Wednesday and I'm very excited. Question though, the use of an air gap, is that dishwasher dependent or does Ontario Building Code not require this for all dishwashers?
Why is the drainpipe going through a hole that's 3/4 the height of the dishwasher? Won't that cause back flow? Isn't the drain supposed to be lower that the base of the dishwasher?
I enjoy all of your videos! If I can ever give a bit of advice it is that they call those electrical proximity sensors widow makers. A proper multi meter will keep you breathing.
Fluke T 5600 electrical voltage, continuity and current tester , they are around $100. Those proximity electrical devices are not always trustworthy. Test with a proper meter and take out the chance of electrical shock.
Always check it and make sure it lights up on a hot somewhere before using, every time. I’ve been an electronics tech for 20 years, I think they are great, but will agree that a trusted multimeter will tell you for sure. Use insulated clips, hook up one at a time.
Hi Jeff 👋 how are you doing . I went and got a denim insulation over Facebook . need some for my basement ceiling is it a good insulation ? I'm really Lost thank you Jeff
Usually find These videos really valuable even though I am in Europe, but wow American dishwashers are different to European ones. Here the power cables come attached at the back with a plug to go into a normal 240V socket and the water supply line is also attached with a tool less fitting (I’m guessing this is what you call the ‘garden hose’ style fitting, but I’ve never seen a hose like that. Perhaps would benefit from a disclaimer that it only really applies in North America.
Your LVP flooring, did you run it all the way under the cabinets and appliances? If no, why not? We were planning on running our flooring under our LVP under our ikea cabinets, or do you recommend against this?
Run your flooring all the way under your appliances. Makes it easier to level. Also, if your dishwasher leaks, the water will run out onto your floor alerting you to the situation (instead of pooling up in the natural pan you created underneath it by cheaping out on your flooring install). I have been repairing appliances for 16 years.
Your videos are mostly awesome, however I guess appliances aren't your specialty. Modern code is to put electrical in adjacent cabinet (NEC, "must be readily accessible", i.e. not behind or beneath the dishwasher). Generally you wire through the drywall behind the sink, and install a normal GFCI outlet there. I'm still googling the height and depth requirements (especially how to navigate through what will be the back wall of your adjacent kitchen cabinet, which should be the same one your sink is in)...but so far what I've read online is 18-24" high, and perhaps use a special recessed electrical outlet made by Southwire to allow the box inside the wall to be mounted to the stud or old-work winged mount, while still allowing the faceplate to sit flush with the inner back cabinet wall (which brings the faceplate out about 3/4" past your drywall). Also, my manual (LG) says not to run the drain hoae more than 12' from the sink. Not sure how that works with islands (major plumbing work required I assume) but I imagine it could cause draining problems otherwise. Also, many modern "ultra quiet" (39-42dBa) dishwashers also use up the space on the backs, sides, and bottom with extra padding for sound dampening. Before drilling any holes, dry fit and check your manual for where you can actually install water inlet, drain lines, and electrical. You may even need to make 2 holes, one at the base/toekick area in the back, and then make a 45-degree turn and another hole in the bottom of your adjacent cabinet under the sink and fish it up vertically. In all cases, you will still need to zip tie or buy a special "high drain loop" bracket (only 1 brand seems to be available anywhere online, HD online only) to prevent back siphoning, as you mention.
Hi Jeff Im planning on building a floating deck soon using your decking videos as a guide, ive got a couple of questions relating to one of your decking videos "How to build a 50 year maintenace free deck" in it you build a box beam and fix it to the post with lag bolts. i realise that as you stated they have a combined shear strength of thousands of pounds but should the post also be notched so that the beam sits on the post. the other question is how did you fix the joists to the beam i didnt see anywhere in the video how this was done or am i mistaken and the joists sit on the beam and the weight of the deck holds everything in place. thanks for the great videos they are a great help,any plans to come over to blighty to visit your uk fans cheers nick
The gap at the top would drive me insane. There should be no reason why anyone should have to rig a dishwasher for it to fit properly. We're remodeling our kitchen, I was thinking about going with Z Line however the dishwasher may be the deal breaker.
He did it wrong, according to another video and Lowe's cabinet video installation. There shouldn't be a gap. The feet might make up the difference, or on a floating floor, you need to add a piece under the dishwasher.
This video saved me $1000 on a new dishwasher. I was preparing to install a new one after ours suddenly died and I learned the connections were all in the front. Turned off the power and opened the front bottom panel. Found a loose wire and reconnected it. Turned the power back on and it was fixed. Thank you so much!
I love that you admit when you don't know something or are unsure, and you seek help. Love ya!
You are correct about learning how to install kitchen appliances by watching videos on You Tube. After watching several installation videos I installed my new dishwasher, garbage disposal and over-the-range microwave. The microwave is vented outside and comes with a powerful 4 CFM exhaust fan. In my case I installed a CFGI outlet under the kitchen sink and a power cord to the dishwasher. The 1 1/4 HP disposal came with a power cord along with 3 bolt connection. Also purchased a wireless transmitter and receiver for turning the disposal on and off. Replaced the plumbing under the sink with a dual snappy trap. Nice job really enjoy watching your installation videos.
I was getting ready to anchor my dishwasher to my quartz countertop but decided to watch this video at the last minute. Very glad I did.
We are in the finishing stages of our kitchen Reno. It’s most been DIY aside for some minor things. We saved thousands of dollars going with Ikea cabinets and installing them ourselves. We decided to splurge on high end appliances, including a 36” gas range. $15K in appliances, but at least we didn’t have to pay for labor. :)
I like most of your videos, but I have a suggestion for making the connections a lot easier. You can lay the dishwasher on it's back and make the water and electrical connections easier without having to lie on the floor. Then stand it up and run the wire and plumbing under and feed thru the holes in the floor and cabinet. I also hope you closed the gap at the top with a piece of cabinet colored trim with angle brackets on each end.
Jack of all trades, master of all.
It sure is nice when a plan comes together. ....satisfying too!
I put a 1x3” across the top against the quartz countertop and pocket screwed the wood to the cabinets on each side on ours. This made it really easy to screw the dishwasher to the top and hide any gaps with a strip of the finished end panel glued to front of the 1x3”.
My thoughts exactly, maybe even a little adhesive to the underside of the counter.
This is the correct solution.
They make a "bridge" now for this application. When doing granite countertops. They also sell an adhesive solution, but I've heard nothing good about them.
Love your videos. Keep up the great work. Just wanted to mention at about 2:40 you mentioned they aren’t using the garden hose connection too much any more and they switched to the elbow. You actually have that backwards. The elbow is how dishwashers have been installed for several decades. Most commonly with a copper line. After the introduction of stainless steel flexible lines the garden hose style became much more common and except for Hong end dishwashers that’s mostly what’s being used now. I’ve been an appliance tech for about 30 years. I’ve pulled out and reinstalled more dishwashers than I can remember.
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My wife and I are doing a lot of home improvements. We really like watching all his home improvement videos. We find them both entertaining and very informative. Keep up the excellent work.
The world we live in. TH-camr knows more about the product than the manufacturer.
I just finished installing my dishwasher yesterday. Thanks so much for demystifying it for me!
Hi Jeff, love your videos as usual. Can I make a couple of suggestions which you can apply to both the dishwasher and cooktop / oven. You can build a little platform under the dishwasher to raise its hight and also with the oven you can remove the legs and rest it on the platform. That way you can continue the kick panel under the oven for a more slimline look. I have done that to my ILVE oven and it looks a million bucks. As for the dishwasher, the platform will get rid of the gap between the dishwasher and benchtop. Also with the dishwasher here in OZ they installs are slightly different. Water inlet / outlet and power supply are at the back of the machine, regardless I normally run all hoses and cables under the cabinet and that way I end up with a much cleaner / neater finish.
Again keep up the great work!
great ideas stan, however the stove requires the air space to keep it from over heating. the dishwasher though will work. Cheers!
14:02 I’ve got the same tester, if you hold the power button for too long it starts in silent mode so it will only flash when there is power rather than beeping and flashing. A shorter power on press will turn it on in beep+flash mode.
Jeff, the spark when you touch a live set of wires together is spectacular. Just don’t get a little copper blob on your head or down your shirt!
Wow. These videos are interesting here for a lot of transatlantic differences, like forced air heating, but this one most of all! European dishwashers: do not get screwed into place, because why; do come with a supply connection line - cold water only, just as much of an "of course" as your hot water connection; do come with a flex and plug attached, and if you were to take it downwards through a hole behind any wet appliance, you'd be breaking code (honestly that looks like a bad plan if there's ever a leak). Things look so similar on the surface, but differ so much underneath.
Glad to see you installing ZLine. I just finished installing the ZLine 36" slide in rangetop (exact same cooktop taken right off the range you just installed) and a 42" 1200CFM remote blower island range hood. Can't find anything better for the money! Might look into the dishwasher now. Just and FYI: I have replaced a couple of dishwashers in my time and instead of hard-wiring I like to install a quad outlet box below the sink. For me it just seems easier to deal with. Install a 6' pigtail on the dishwasher and you end up with extra outlets for a disposal and even an instant water heater if desired. And look into Wago wire nuts. They are amazing. I may never use a twist on nut again. Also, for those who don't want to or can't screw through the side of the dishwasher, there is a bracket for the job. I see one on Amazon called the "E-Z Dishwasher Bracket". Has tabs on the sides for screwing into the cabinet and multiple screw holes all along the top for attaching the dishwasher. Let me know if you would like pictures of my install.
That seems to be the direction things are heading. Cheers!
@@HomeRenoVisionDIYDon't all of the hoses require thread seal tape?
Great video. Ordered a dishwasher now fancying installing it myself.
I've installed GE, LG, frigidaire, and a few others, they all share the same thing in common expect for 1 thing. The drain line, most have a rubber end which allows you to be able to cut to match with the drain T, others don't they are matched for 3/4 so make sure your drain line matches your drain T.
In the UK we only have the garden hose 3/4" connection,very reliable tbh not reliant on PTFE. Our dishwashers are generally full height and have a cabinet door mounted for a nice flush clean finish. Cool to see how it's done in the US
I believe he is in Canada, the us is a little different most just come with a garden hose option or you can slide them off and tape them so you can use both ways. The back also comes with just a standard outlet to plug in the wall.
You are my favorite in the land of youtube!
Awesome!! Thank you for the help. We bought all Zline appliances too.
Glad I could help!
Thank you Jeff!! Your videos are a life saver
You don't have to pre drill a hole for side mounts, if you look down about 3 more inches there are little grey plugs that you can pop out, put the side mount bracket provided in after you snap off the extra piece, screw into the cabinet and replace the caps. 😇
Exactly. I agree with you 100%. The problem is that installation instructions are being tossed aside.
How do you pop the caps out to remove a dishwasher?
I'm finding you channel very useful!!! Thanks for sharing
Jeff, my god your ok....I’m either watching your diy videos or watching Coronavirus news. Stay safe.
Coronavirus has been in the news for 3 months and has barely managed to kill 3000 people. Compare that to the flu. What a nothingburger.
Where I live, the dishwasher outlet water has to breach into the air with an air gap and then drain to the sink. Air gaps aren’t really that noticeable of a device either but it’s necessary for sanitary reasons.
Just installed today. Thanks Jeff had none to start.
quick question - can you connect that ground wire to the pigtail that comes with dishwasher wiring ?
Can you do a video showing the full install of the 36 inch gas range?
You installed the kick plate before turning on the water? How do you know your water connection doesn’t leak?
By seeing water on the floor...?
sometimes it amazes me how concerned people are with little details. If you thread on the connection the way I did, you won't ever have water leaking. that is called confidence. Cheers!
Hi Jeff, thanks for all your videos. So the feet on that Zline dishwasher adjust really high to close that gap so that the panel lines up with the cabinets.
I would suggest installing a dishwasher drain pan under the machine. Dishwasher always leak... it’s a small item that will save your floors from water damage and scratches from pulling the machine out.
What did you do to close the gap at the top, and for the toe kick? I had to custom a small panel on top and toe kick. Looks alright but took awhile to adjust toe kick so custom cabinet door front didn't contact toe kick.
I'd you have a receptical from previous dishwasher can you just put a plug on the dishwasher and plug it into the receptical?
on my installation, I went with a power cord. I added an outlet into the bottom of the wall that the appliance plugs into. the water and drain are routed the same as yours. if the kitchen was wired correctly, you should have a split outlet under the sink. one outlet is for the disposal and the other outlet is for the dishwasher. (split duplex outlet) there should be a switch by the sink to control the disposal, the dishwasher outlet is always live. having a power cord on the dishwasher makes it more convenient when having to service the machine. that way you can unplug it instead of having to fight with a hard wired situation....
My understanding that the dishwasher should have a plug to be plugged into a GFCI under the sink so its accessible.
@@loramcclamrock5549 yes, thats the way it should be. on my system, I have the dishwasher tied into the counter outlets which is controlled through a GFCI outlet at the beginning of the circuit.
Jeff is so COOL!!!!!
Thanks! BTW, looks like the grommet popped out of the hole later in the shoot.
Spag The Maker 🤣
i ended up setting the grommet after i finished the wiring. it didn't make the final cut.
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Sweet. BTW my bathroom is looking so nice thanks to your show!
I watched your videos on installing the range hood fan, stove & dishwasher. Very helpful. My dishwasher buttons dont seem to work like yours. I have to press until my thumbs hurt. Can you please do a short video showing you pressing your dishwasher buttons. I called the help line the girl told me they have one in their office and she put me on hold came back n told me I was right. She had to press really hard her fingers hurt too. I want to believe zline dont do that.
Thank you.
anyone else notice at 13:21 when he pushed the supply line back underneath he actually loosened up the connection quite a bit?
I really need some help and I cannot find answers anywhere online, so I hope you will reply and brighten my day.
I want a dishwasher but we don't have enough cabinets to retrofit one. So instead I moved my stove, which was directly beside my sink on the left hand side. Now I have this wide open space that I'm wanting to install a dishwasher. The only problem is that I cannot find any instructions for installing a dishwasher in this manner. I need to extend my laminate countertop over the dishwasher but I'm not sure how to do it. I don't care if there is a small seam because I plan on doing epoxy countertops in the near future. Any suggestions on how to get this dishwasher and countertop installed?
My kit. Is same color...my bathroom Reno has turned into a disaster but getting better!
Did I miss where the ground wire were connected together?
@AJ Brown 15:00 ish
It’s almost like he skipped it on purpose.
@@bobvilla2508 indeed, no eye (or spade) terminals
What is the gray cap that holds the wires thru the machine? NOT the wire caps but that gray plastic cap called?
what about the gap between the countertop?
hi, my dishwasher came with an actual plug... but all I have is bare wire sticking from the wall. Should I just slap a female receptacle on it or does Ontario code need something more? thanks in advance!
"Dishwasher's are getting more efficient." Not so much, they just took away the really hot & long drying cycle and replaced it with much less heat, so your dishes finish wet. If you're lucky (or paid a lot of money), your new dishwasher also has a fan to blow dry the dishes so plastic stuff dries off.
The haven't removed heat. Most modern DSs will say what the temp is on the cycle you choose. In my one it just pops the door open after the wash and uses the heat its added to the contents to dry itself out. Works well and saves energy.
@@sepez Not accurate. To be able to be sold in Europe, DW had to lower their energy consumption. The only way to do that is to reduce how hot they get during the drying cycle and the duration of the cycle. Read the reviews of the Bosch DW (one of the premier brands of DW) over the years. About 5 years ago when Europe put in place these rules, the reviews of the Bosch dishwashers went down the tube (customers complaining of wet dishes). In the last year or two they (and ornery brands) started putting fans in them to aid in drying.
@@RobertBarth1 What im saying is the machine says 70c is the temp of the cycle. That is the temp it runs at.
Those connectors that you twist onto the wires are interesting, in the UK we tend to use a product called Wago connectors which is like a small lever connector that you put the wire into and close down on
We have those here too. But personally I haven't had a lot of luck with em. Wires seem to slip out half the time when I do a tug test. Wire nuts let me sleep better at night.
Yes wagons are crap, a tiny plate making contact with the wire, one short and they melt, all of Europe uses wagons, one good thing I like thought is cables are smaller gauge because of using half the amps ...
Is there a rule of thumb for hole locations for water and drain hoses thru the side cabinet and the hole sizes required.
Nice video! What is the brand of your Proximity Tester? Thank you!
Very helpful video. Thanks Jeff.
Cheers Larry!
can you make a follow up video of how our experience with zline appliances has been?
Hey hope u don't mind but why u left the ground wire I mean why u just roll it in
Does the water line get a Tee or how do you have the water run to your sink and dishwasher?
Great video, thanks for making it
How would this differ if there was no existing spot for the dishwasher obviously yu have to cut one out but how would you go about that
He didn't cover the garbage disposal popout for the line from the dishwasher. Not an issue if replacing an existing dishwasher BUT may tripup a home owner replacing or installing both disposal and dishwasher.
Wire connector needs to be installed to the box BEFORE inserting the wire....ALWAYS. It's designed that way on purpose to prevent wire from being pulled.
I did Lowe’s installs for a while and must have done 500 of those lol
Glad you didn’t do mine.
Why? I was a private contractor working for myself! I take great pride in my work and I always do my absolute best to do quality work that my customers are more than happy with. I was trying to grow the business and most of my Lowe’s installs were repeat customers and they liked me and my work! I don’t think that you’d want anyone else doing your install!
How many air gaps did you install? None?
They’re not required by code in VA
It’s whatever though, I’m not about to argue over plumbing in a TH-cam comment section. Take care buddy
What about leveling the back feet? What about the gap on the top? What about the door spring adjustment?
The wires were slightly exposed at the base of the wire nut. Dangerous condition!
When using a wire nut to connect 2 wires always secure the wire nut with black electrical tape.
Make sure that the tape securely covers the area at the open base of the wire nut..
You are the best always 👑🤟🏻
Hey Jeff, it looks like you left the ground wire coming from the dishwasher loose, was that intentional?
The machine is bonded to the ground screw he wrapped the bare to from the Romex. The green pigtail was just extra
I saw that too. But I also saw the ground screw was used making the wire not needed. Might have been a good opportunity to mention for the DIY learner.
I didn’t see anything about getting the DW level. Do you still have to level a new DW? 🤔
They usually have adjustable legs. In his kitchen project, he spent some time putting self leveler on that floor so that might be why there were no concerns with level. He talks about it briefly at 11:26.
sorry we missed that information. Yes it is very important to the function. Cheers!
Do all dishwashers in your country come without a supply hose? Where I live all washing mashines and dishwashers come with a safety hose called usually Aqua Stop that prevents water damage in the house if the hose breaks. The hose simply has a valve integrated at the start and automatically shuts the water off unless the machine really needs it.
So it's self leveling, cool
Thanks. task I will be doing but educating myself beforehand
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Q: If the water takes 2-3 minutes to get hot due to being far from the water heater(tankless), does the dishwasher heat the cold water to a specific temperature before the cycle? Or does it assume it is hot (130F) , and either heats it before the cycle for a set amount of time assuming it reached a higher temp, (or is it a specific temperature?) At what point and how does it know its ready to start the cycle?
Hey, great video! By the way what the depth of your fridge?
I hate remodeling but I don’t have a choice because I cannot pay some one else to come in. I don’t know what I’m doing but I have been learning
That dishwasher is so low relative to the counter. Is the counter not standard height?
I'm breaking the records for watching your vids today... this is #8 vid I watched so far and I'm just trying to install new floors not a dishwasher lol 🛠🏠
Stop watching and start working :p
Hi love the video. This will be my official installation of a dishwasher. What type of screw did you use for the side installation?
Thanks for this video Jeff. My dishwasher comes on Wednesday and I'm very excited. Question though, the use of an air gap, is that dishwasher dependent or does Ontario Building Code not require this for all dishwashers?
Did u show the electric part below by the tree?
Don't all of the hoses require thread seal tape?
Why is the drainpipe going through a hole that's 3/4 the height of the dishwasher? Won't that cause back flow? Isn't the drain supposed to be lower that the base of the dishwasher?
Why didn't you attach green wire from appliance to ground also? I believe that this also needs to be done.
I enjoy all of your videos! If I can ever give a bit of advice it is that they call those electrical proximity sensors widow makers. A proper multi meter will keep you breathing.
What's wrong with them? Are they unreliable? And do you have a multi meter recommendation? I know they come in all different price points.
Fluke T 5600 electrical voltage, continuity and current tester , they are around $100. Those proximity electrical devices are not always trustworthy. Test with a proper meter and take out the chance of electrical shock.
@@bigpermsgarage6290 Thanks!
Always check it and make sure it lights up on a hot somewhere before using, every time. I’ve been an electronics tech for 20 years, I think they are great, but will agree that a trusted multimeter will tell you for sure. Use insulated clips, hook up one at a time.
Lol. I use my dishwasher as pots and pans storage.
Am I crazy or did you not attach the ground wire on the dishwasher to the ground from the romex/box?
Hi Jeff 👋 how are you doing . I went and got a denim insulation over Facebook . need some for my basement ceiling is it a good insulation ? I'm really Lost thank you Jeff
Usually find These videos really valuable even though I am in Europe, but wow American dishwashers are different to European ones. Here the power cables come attached at the back with a plug to go into a normal 240V socket and the water supply line is also attached with a tool less fitting (I’m guessing this is what you call the ‘garden hose’ style fitting, but I’ve never seen a hose like that.
Perhaps would benefit from a disclaimer that it only really applies in North America.
Thanks!
Your LVP flooring, did you run it all the way under the cabinets and appliances? If no, why not? We were planning on running our flooring under our LVP under our ikea cabinets, or do you recommend against this?
Run your flooring all the way under your appliances.
Makes it easier to level. Also, if your dishwasher leaks, the water will run out onto your floor alerting you to the situation (instead of pooling up in the natural pan you created underneath it by cheaping out on your flooring install).
I have been repairing appliances for 16 years.
@@bbainter7880 What about under the cabinets?
What's the difference between propane and gas?
Your videos are mostly awesome, however I guess appliances aren't your specialty. Modern code is to put electrical in adjacent cabinet (NEC, "must be readily accessible", i.e. not behind or beneath the dishwasher). Generally you wire through the drywall behind the sink, and install a normal GFCI outlet there.
I'm still googling the height and depth requirements (especially how to navigate through what will be the back wall of your adjacent kitchen cabinet, which should be the same one your sink is in)...but so far what I've read online is 18-24" high, and perhaps use a special recessed electrical outlet made by Southwire to allow the box inside the wall to be mounted to the stud or old-work winged mount, while still allowing the faceplate to sit flush with the inner back cabinet wall (which brings the faceplate out about 3/4" past your drywall).
Also, my manual (LG) says not to run the drain hoae more than 12' from the sink. Not sure how that works with islands (major plumbing work required I assume) but I imagine it could cause draining problems otherwise.
Also, many modern "ultra quiet" (39-42dBa) dishwashers also use up the space on the backs, sides, and bottom with extra padding for sound dampening. Before drilling any holes, dry fit and check your manual for where you can actually install water inlet, drain lines, and electrical. You may even need to make 2 holes, one at the base/toekick area in the back, and then make a 45-degree turn and another hole in the bottom of your adjacent cabinet under the sink and fish it up vertically.
In all cases, you will still need to zip tie or buy a special "high drain loop" bracket (only 1 brand seems to be available anywhere online, HD online only) to prevent back siphoning, as you mention.
Very intriguing ! Let us know when you are coming to Colorado.
Cheers!
Hi Jeff Im planning on building a floating deck soon using your decking videos as a guide, ive got a couple of questions relating to one of your decking videos "How to build a 50 year maintenace free deck" in it you build a box beam and fix it to the post with lag bolts. i realise that as you stated they have a combined shear strength of thousands of pounds but should the post also be notched so that the beam sits on the post. the other question is how did you fix the joists to the beam i didnt see anywhere in the video how this was done or am i mistaken and the joists sit on the beam and the weight of the deck holds everything in place. thanks for the great videos they are a great help,any plans to come over to blighty to visit your uk fans cheers nick
Hi Nick, posts need to be notched in some jurisdictions. you can always use a hurricane strap to attach the joists! Cheers!
can we take the dishwasher to another location if we move to a different house?
sure!
look at us, all learning together
When Jeff needs to call tech support -> mere mortals, abandon all hope.
The gap at the top would drive me insane. There should be no reason why anyone should have to rig a dishwasher for it to fit properly. We're remodeling our kitchen, I was thinking about going with Z Line however the dishwasher may be the deal breaker.
What did you do with the gap on top of the washer?
He did it wrong, according to another video and Lowe's cabinet video installation. There shouldn't be a gap. The feet might make up the difference, or on a floating floor, you need to add a piece under the dishwasher.
You can also wet the tip of ur finger and touch the tip of the wires to see if theres power.😉
Excellent job
Powders have bleach and also clean better gels liquid not so, bleach harder on coated racks. Always silicone a open crack on racks, mine are 25 years.
Anyone know how to tighten when line dishwasher handle is loose?
Great video but as an Electrician i was a little worried with connector into j box on dish washer . Thats all lol
I can't help but wonder what the CORRECT way to install these top-control junkers is.