Remove and Replace Your Old Dishwasher - EASY!

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
  • When it comes time to replace your old automatic dishwasher - don’t fret! It’s actually a pretty easy process with a minimum of tools. We’ll show you how!
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    When your automatic dishwasher breaks, it’s really inconvenient. You quickly realize how much you depend on that appliance when you need to switch to hand-washed dishes for a while!
    We’ve found that there is usually a waiting time to get the appliance as well. Apparently, gone are the days of going to the store, seeing the model you want, paying for it, and taking it home. So, you need to wait to have it delivered, and then in some cases, wait longer until the installation can be done.
    While you can’t eliminate the delay in the delivery of the appliance, you can save both time and money by taking out your old dishwasher and replacing it with a new unit. This job isn’t that difficult and takes relatively few tools.
    To remove the old one, unplug the power cord, turn off the water supply, disconnect the discharge hose from the food disposal unit, and take out the screws that are holding the unit in place under the counter. Then slide the unit out slowly to assure the power cable, discharge hose, and supply line are all trailing along with no snags. When the slack in the water supply line is taken up, you’ll need to unscrew it from the valve body under the dishwasher, usually located up front at the bottom under the toe kick.
    Have a towel to drain the water from the supply line and the discharge hose. When they are empty, you can then disconnect the power cable if you are going to reuse it. Then, you are ready to set the old dishwasher aside.
    Now, reverse the steps. Route the water supply line under the new unit to the valve bottom and fasten using an adjustable wrench. Wire the power cable to the power connection box.
    Now route the new discharge hose back through the cabinet side opening to the food disposal and attach it securely. IF A NEW DISPOSAL HAS BEEN INSTALLED, THE KNOCK-OUT PLUG MUST BE REMOVED FOR THE WATER TO DRAIN.
    Wiggle the new unit almost home in the space cavity, plug the unit in, and turn the water supply back on. Test the unit to make sure it powers up correctly, water runs when the cycle begins, and that water drains through the discharge hose correctly.
    If all is well, slide the unit completely into the space, using the top of the interior as a lifting and pushing surface. DO NOT USE THE FRONT DOOR to push the unit with your hands or knees, as it is likely you will dent the door.
    Be sure the unit is level, and then attach the appliance with screws through the mounting brackets and into the underside of the edge of the countertop.
    You just saved yourself about $150 to $200. Congratulations! It really pays to JUST DO IT YOURSELF!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 16

  • @ScoDavidson
    @ScoDavidson 8 днів тому +1

    Awesome video! Thanks!

  • @slimwantedman6694
    @slimwantedman6694 Рік тому

    Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

  • @TNtoolman
    @TNtoolman Рік тому +1

    So my wife got tired of me doing everything myself in our house for almost 50 years. A few years ago we bought a new dishwasher and I said I would install it. She asked the retailer how much they charge to install and he said $25... she ranted... "You're going to save $25 for all that work?"... so I relented...
    The DW was delivered and I'm not sure the installer they sent had reached puberty... he installed it as crooked as anything , after the installer left she turned it on and water leaked over the kitchen floor! I pulled the DW out and re-installed it correctly...
    I now install all the new appliances in our house to be sure it's done correctly...

    • @DirtFarmerJay
      @DirtFarmerJay  Рік тому

      TNtoolman - I feel your pain. I've had similar experiences when I've called in help. In our case, for the dishwasher, the install was $135, plus required new supplies, so the savings were substantial. Thanks for watching and writing. Best, DFJ

  • @alidjillali7450
    @alidjillali7450 Рік тому +2

    Bonjour 🇩🇿🌹🇩🇿

  • @marieq3668
    @marieq3668 4 місяці тому

    It's also pretty common to not have a power plug and it's hardwired in. Have to turn it off at the breaker.

    • @DirtFarmerJay
      @DirtFarmerJay  3 місяці тому

      Good insight. Thanks for writing. Best, DFJ

    • @fortuneherico2692
      @fortuneherico2692 2 місяці тому +1

      Hello DirtFarmer. I love your cat’s special appearance on this video. This was a great informative video. Thank you.

    • @DirtFarmerJay
      @DirtFarmerJay  2 місяці тому

      @fortuneherico2692 yep, our cat is quite the photo bomber!

  • @Tazzyone.
    @Tazzyone. Рік тому +1

    Random question- I have renters and just replaced the washing machine valve from twist to lever. My question is, is there an extension to keep the washer water drain flex pipe in the pvc pipe? They seem to have issues with every appliance and life in general 😂😂

    • @fishlanding
      @fishlanding Рік тому +1

      well you may want to use stainless anti burst hoses if not all ready, you should be able to find an adapter for extending your drain hose too, but some feel you shouldn't push that hose way into the PVC, and you could use strong string or zip tie to keep it in place - just my take

    • @DirtFarmerJay
      @DirtFarmerJay  Рік тому

      tazznum1 - fishlanding had some good insights. I've always secured the drain discharge hose into the drain pipe, simply because I've seen the hose back its way back out when high pressure occurs and the water really comes blasting out of the end of the hose. As fishlanding said, a good cable tie or piece of copper wire will do the trick. I hope this helps! Best, dfj

  • @fishlanding
    @fishlanding Рік тому

    lucky to have enuf electric cable to pull out the machine 👍