How To Install A Dishwasher: Dishwasher Installation
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- Опубліковано 3 січ 2011
- How to uninstall and reinstall most dishwasher styles! Using three very popular GE, Frigidaire, and Whirlpool dishwasher models. This applianceassistant.com video shows how to remove and install a dishwasher is helpful for many simple dishwasher appliance repairs, as well replacement! I show how to connect a dishwasher drain to a garbage disposal, connect electrical power, leveling tips and tricks, as well as common problems and other installation tips and tricks! More appliance repair help and dishwasher repair videos are available at applianceassistant.com/Dishwas... Please rate, share, and Let me know what you think! Thanks for watching!
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I am especially impressed with the time and care that you took to ad in important safety concerns ( a trait that is obviously passed down from your grandfather who took the time to cover all aspects of the installation process - referencing the red napkin.... Clever and thoughtful.) We are lucky to have you share your knowledge with us and treasure knowing that we can trust that the information is golden. In short - YOU ROCK!!!!
As a competent single woman, I learn a lot from You Tube videos. It is rare to find one, such as yours, that covers all the ground efficiently, with sample photos and a touch of humor. Thank you so much! Installing my new dishwasher this afternoon!
Several very helpful tips that no one else mention on Dishwasher replacement. The dry napkin test, square cutting the copper pipe, and loosing the feet ahead of time were very helpful. Thanks!
Very good video...I really appreciate this kind of clear and complete look at the problem and a pinch of humour... don't forget the towel
Great video. I like that you talked about the things that can go wrong. I hate those how to videos that go perfect when it never seems to go perfect for me.
Take note youtubers! This is the way you make a proper how to video. Great video!
Thanks!
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Videos like this the best part of UA-cam. Thank you for sharing your expert knowledge in such a clear and concise manner. Great intro-outro to boot!
Thank you very much for this video. My waterline cracked or dislodged during our recent polar vortex cold snap and I'm in the process of removing the dishwasher to do any repairs and your video has filled the gaps in my ignorance towards the subject!
Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped out!
GREAT video. Very thorough, and shows EXACTLY how to do it CORRECTLY!
Fantastic video, saved me a ton of money, Thanks!
Best "how to" video I have ever seen on you tube. Thank you I just installed my dishwasher flawlessly.
Thank you so much~ I have been online for two days just trying to understand how to install my "new" but previously used dishwasher that was given to me. My concern was that I had all of the parts that were needed. More specifically how to safely connect the electrical part of the installation. You set an excellent example of how anyone sharing information of expertise should follow.
Thank you for this video, the hard work, attention to detail and cinematography skills alone make it very entertaining as well as informative. You may have saved many lives already. I certainly appreciate the insight and confidence it gives me to tackle this project.
You gotta love it when a customer adds counter tops new flooring without ripping up the old, and then blame it on you because the old dishwasher will not come out.
Very, very informative. I'm installing a dishwasher by myself. I've search and visualized many clips on Utube and that one is the best one.
@iTube2smile Thanks for the huge complement! I'm glad I could help!
Thank you for posting this. I was able to get my old dishwasher out and the new one in very quickly and easily thanks to your video!
One of the best "how to" videos I've seen. Helped a lot. Thanks
You have a real talent for communication and you know your subject well. What a great combination! Thanks for an excellent video.
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Very informative video with good editing! Many different examples, several tricks, tips, and even life saving information is included. Thanks a ton!
+nestabus Thanks for commenting! Glad you liked it!
This was great, covered what I needed to know. Thanks a million!!
just went through 2 new dishwasher cause I was having a problem with the bottom getting backed up come to find out from your Video the problem was the new Garbage disposal I had put in Thanks for showing about the little capped off part you have to take out so water flows.
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I love to be able to do things myself and this helps a lot.
Good info and production. Clear, succinct, not a lot of extra narrative. Thanks
Good tip on just turning off the main water line to avoid messing with the sink shutoff especially on a older house.
@applianceassistant thanks for the video we are installing dishwasher to day
Always wrap electrical tape around those wire nuts. Extra bit of protection to prevent the wires from coming out as the dishwasher vibrates and things do tend to come lose.
Great video! Not only very informative, but well shot and edited. Thanks!
@dmpejr Maybe in the event that you do remove the dishwasher that may be a good idea, but you can also buy a 3/8 cap fitting to close off the dishwasher supply side. Most dishwashers are plumbed with a double outlet valve, so I wouldn't worry about it. Thanks for the comment!
i like your sense of humor...
Thanks, helped me a lot!
Thank you very much! Exactly what I needed to know and presented in a clear step-by-step manner.
Learned something new today !
Sorry for late reply but thanks for replying .it worked good.i took an old portable dishwasher i had and took the hose that connects to the sink and installed it on a non portable dishwasher basically your right same pump .works good.thank you
Excellent, excellent video. Thank you! I came to find an answer to the air gap and I found it right away.
Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped!
Thanks! Its a little loose to start, but I leave it at 1" and let the clamp do the work. or you can stretch the 3/4"... Less than perfect though you're right.
Hey great video! This evening I purchased a Whirlpool dishwasher. My waterline is half inch but as you stated the whirlpool IN threaded hole looks to be one inch? I guess I'll be needing a half inch to one inch 90 degree elbow. I was given a dishwasher connection kit that is supposed to fit ALL dishwashers...apparently not whirlpool. I've been looking on line for it as Lowes is now closed. I hope when I show up tomorrow that they will carry this elusive 90 degree elbow. Thanks again, Tim
Thanks!! Once I forget that I'm working it's pretty fun for the most part too : )
nicely informative for noobs. still seems a bit complicated, especially compared to a portable where you just plug the darn thing in and that's it. looks easy, likely because this is your profession and you happen to have all the little needed parts handy, unlike a noob.
Thanks you! I'm glad you liked it : )
This video was Extremely Helpful! Thank you so much!
This video was awesome. Informative, intelligible, and most impressive of all, entertaining. I appreciate your expertise on the subject, and the time it took to make such a great video!! I applaud your efforts!
To the point! Awesome!
Good point! The connection to ground would be the same... but there is always something to be said for doing things the way they are designed to be done! Especially when it comes to electricity. Now if we could get everyone to keep their wire polarity correct ...
Thanks for the comment!
@adrian72300 Thank you for the complement, comment, and and any referrals to the site!
Absolutely informative!
Question, The drain hose dropping out from the high loop, does it sag down into the sink base and then curl back up to the air break? Or is it a short extension out from the high loop hole and into the air break without dropping down into the sink base?
Hello Sir, Very helpful video! Just wondering if I should have a separate valve for the dishwasher in case of down the road, it breaks and I have to shut off the water, I will still have water coming into the sink.
@mavant4 Nice! Thanks for the comment!
Thank you for your video. I was having problems with my water hook-up part to my garbage disposer (knock out plug lol) . P.S. Great camera views and verbal instructions.
really good and well-paced. Thanks!
Thank you so much for the video< more informative than other out there.
Can you explain in more detail how to add and position the angled wood shims in the rear of the unit to ensure back to front level? obviously they are impossible to reach once in the back and the unit is installed.
Also, how can we tell if the unit is front/back level once installed? the unit is hidden under the counter top etc so how do you figure that out?
thanks so much.
@klarsen100 The wood shims can be slid under the rear wheels when it is in place from under the dishwasher. It's a tight fit but you can get your arm in there to press them in and lift the back. If not you may need to get creative with a yard stick or something;) For leveling I usually just eyeball it from the side and level up with the cabinets till it looks good, but ideally most levels have a bubble for vertical leveling.
Very thorough..great job.
Right on!
Great job, very thorough. I have to say that I'm surprised by the electrical work that has to be done. Not that it's difficult but I was expecting just a simple plug like virtually all other appliances.
thanks for the video, just stopped my dad from getting hurt and tearing up the floor/cabinets.
Thank you!
Great informative video. I'm installing a new dishwasher next to a new sink cabinet. Where is the ideal place to drill the hole for the drainage line? On the bottom or top of the cabinet? Does drilling through the top eliminate the need to do a loop up to the top of the cabinet?
the editing is captivating
Awesome video. Covered all my questions. Thank you
Excellent job on the video. Have you ever had a drain hose end with a 1" and 3/4" step, but the wye connection is a 7/8"?
Outstanding, installing my new dishwasher myself, lines too. Thanks.
Thanks for the post Clint! Best of luck!
@stefaniedurbin Sorry it took me so long to get back with you! The garbage disposal knockout can be removed by lightly hammering a flat head screwdriver into the side port. The circular plug is thin around the edges so you will just need to work your way around the edge with the screwdriver and hammer until it falls into the disposal. then remove the plug from inside. Thanks for watching and commenting!
thanks for helping me go out of business man...
+BEN HARRIS sorry... Plenty of people just don't want to mess with doing it themselves, I'm sure theres still plenty out there for ya : )
@mcelfreshii Cheers! Sometimes it's good to know when to call a professional! Especially when you don't have enough cabinet height for the dishwasher.
This was the best so far.
Thanks!
Love this very well made how to!
Thank you! perfect, just the info I needed :)
this is great stuff,i sell appliances,its so good to be able to give correct advice to customers....thanks
thanks man... you're knowledge was much needed.
I wanna thank you for these tips. My dishwasher came with my new home and I found that water is not filling it... so either something is not on or the thing is bad (oh Frigidaire, why don't your appliances like me). This video gave me some know-how on what to kinda look for. Thank you again ^_^.
They haven't liked me lately ether... I have had a run of Frigidaire refrigerator repairs lately. Take a look at the float switch first, then the water valve... actually before all that make sure you have good supply. Thanks for the kind word! I needed it! And good luck!
After checking a few things I found that the builders turned on the water for everything BUT the dishwasher (me being a first time home owner and more a IT guy than a plumber, I just didn't know to look until your video). Now the new problem is getting the water output sealed better (or something). I was told this was needed after I found water on my counter, under the sink and on the floor when I used the dishwasher (after turning the water on). I guess this is what my friends meant by finding projects with the first home you buy. Lol.
Congratulations on the home! It's a lot of work but worth it! Being that you had water on the counter, I would guess that you have an air break on the sink for the dishwasher drain. The hose from that to the home drain or garbage disposal is probably full of nasty gunk that is causing the water to spray from the air gap. (Grab some gloves : )
applianceassistant Thanks. I figure it was shooting from the top before it u-turned back to the garbage disposal (I followed the lines and used my best judgement) but it's always comforting to get a sort of confirmation from a pro. It's almost like the rubber washer they used before the air gap thingy that is ote counter is too thick because trying to but things back together is next to impossible (then again, I'm sure I'm not using the right tools or the right know-how). I wouldn't think too much junk was blocking anything because everything in this house is brand new (new construction, new appliances, new everything... I hope). All in all, guess I'll poke around while my 1st year warranty schedules someone to come by. Maybe I'll figure it out by then... I usually do when I put my mind to it.
Because it's new, I'm wondering if the person who installed the garbage disposal forgot to knock out the plug for the drain from the air gap....
Nice job thanks
awesome video....is it imperative that the dishwasher be right next to the sink. my situation: there is a vent pipe running through the back of the cabinet where it would be ideal to have a dishwasher (next to the sink). i don't really want to mess with that pipe (pvc). is it ok to have the dishwaser about 2-3 cabinets away from the sink? i could run a separate water supply line directly to the dishwasher, and was thinking of buying auto heater hose for the return line through the cabinet??
Simply fantastic video!... well done!
Thank you for the video. How do I take off the know out plug. I noticed that it was there, but I'm not sure how it can be removed.
thanks a lot man
Informative and well done! Thanks
It makes contact with the box as a ground source through the strain reducer that is attached to the incoming wire. I like doing it this way because some dishwashers give very little room to get a nut driver into the box. the model in the video wasn't too bad but some are very tight. thanks for the comment!
What a great video. Thank you
Thanks, informative
Good to know.
Thanks a million but the ground wire on the strain relief was a bit confusing can you explain further? Can it go under the green screw if hardwired?
Thanks for sharing the info it'll help me greatly
Wyman Jones That's wonderful! Thanks for the comment!
no wonder you have 400k plus hits. a great explanation of installing a dishwasher. wish you were closer. i would hire you to do other work for me. but, not install a dishwasher! i did it.
thanks appliance assistant, it worked fine.
thanks for this video it was very helpful
If you are using an air gap you can put it wherever. however, if you are connecting directly to the drain pipe or a garbage disposal putting the hole at the top of the cabinet is a great idea. You may want to wrap it in some tape or foam insulation wrap as padding, to keep it from wearing through and creating a leak down the road. Thanks for the comment!
Great video, nice job!
Great and Thorough
Thanks!
thanks for nice so us!
Awesome video!
I always put teflon tape on every connection. Never hurts just extra sealant
Excellent.
Yes if it's not damaged. But you may want to cut the end off and put a new compression fitting on the end. You can also cut it somewhere that is accessible from under the sink and use a union to change it to a flex line. Accessible is the key word : ) Good luck
Two questions if I may... First, I just completed such an install with a Frigidaire (male water valve hookup) and even after 2 tries with the Teflon tape I still get a slight drip. Does thread tape go bad with age? What I've been using has been in my toolbox for who knows how long. Second, was there any particular reason why you chose to connect the ground wire to the Romex connector instead of the green screw on the frame? Thanks for a great video!
excellent video..i have a question: do you recommend to turn off electricity even just to change the door latch that was broken ...can i unplug the black and white cable under the dishwahser to disconnect electricity from washer??? I need to do this on my own since i cant afford a service..I have a GE Spacesaver dishwasher since 2007. Model#: GSM1800JWW....pls advice thnx in advance!!
Great video. Thank you sir!
Thanks for commenting! : )
Great video, really helpful. I think I'm going to have a world of hurt because of the cork flooring installed after the dishwasher. I don't know how I'm going to get the replacement dishwasher in :-( I guess I'll keep googling for a solution.
Bummer : ( You can sometimes lift the counter top to gain a few fractions of an inch, depending on the material... good luck!