
Under the sink, locate the dishwasher's drain line and disconnect it from the sink's drain line or garbage disposer. (Keep a towel handy to soak up any draining water still in the line). Remove the nut holding it in place and remove the water line. Locate the water inlet line under the dishwasher. Remove the electrical cord from the junction box and place wire nuts on the ends of each wire, then move the wires so they won't be in the way.

Use a voltage tester to ensure the circuit is OFF and disconnect the wiring.

If you're replacing an old dishwasher, then it's no problem because the space is already there.įollow the electrical cord to the junction box, usually on the lower rear side, and remove the cover. You may need to remove some under counter cabinets or floor tiles in order to fit the new dishwasher. Third is the space available for a new dishwasher. Second is a water supply and drain close by. First is an electrical outlet under the sink or an available circuit rated at 20 Amps coming directly from the electrical panel. If you're installing a new dishwasher, there are a few things you need to have in order to complete the job.
#How to replace a dishwasher video install
This how-to guide will show you how you can easily install a new dishwasher or replace your existing one with minimal difficulty.

If you haven't upgraded because you were afraid to install a dishwasher or didn't want to pay a fortune to have someone install one for you, then you're in luck. And, new energy-efficient models are better than their old counterparts at saving both energy and water. It's been shown that dishwashers use less water than conventional hand washing.
