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MJM · 07-04-2010, 10:06 AM

So i'm useless when it comes to being a handy-man. Have purchased a new dishwasher and have been told it's not hard to install, but I just want to make sure it is done right. I've heard this costs in the $120 range. Anyone ever had this done that could put some recommendations forward (plumber), or confirm the costs?

Any help would be appreciated.

wooohooo · 07-04-2010, 10:36 AM

I was quoted that when I moved in. It's actually pretty easy. I just had to rent a tool from home depot... I forget the name - puts a metal ring on the pipe?

I would definitely take the time to do it. I found it fairly easy and was glad I saved the money. Watch some youtube videos if you're not sure of any steps.

T@T · 07-04-2010, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by wooohooo

I was quoted that when I moved in. It's actually pretty easy. I just had to rent a tool from home depot... I forget the name - puts a metal ring on the pipe?

I would definitely take the time to do it. I found it fairly easy and was glad I saved the money. Watch some youtube videos if you're not sure of any steps.

You sure your not thinking of a hot water tank? Or was this a brand new install in a new house? I have installed 3 or 4 dishwashers over the years and never had to re-crimp the PVC pipe. you just use the existing water pipes and sometimes an adaptor for the new unit.

New dishwater install = 1 multi screwdriver

algernon · 07-04-2010, 11:01 AM

I've got good info from these guys before regarding plumbing.
http://www.diychatroom.com/index.php.

BlackArcher101 · 07-04-2010, 11:29 AM

Are you doing electrical as well?

Cheap Shot · 07-04-2010, 12:49 PM

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Are you dong electrical as well?

No that's the repair man's company from those adult movies.

Hanna Sniper · 07-04-2010, 12:58 PM

Just buy a ring and handover your pay check every week... dishwasher installed, no plumber needed

Ducay · 07-04-2010, 02:17 PM

I'd do it yourself.

I had a plumber plump in a new vanity and put in a new toilet, but that was the first and last time I'll have a plumber do non-emergency work.

Once you realize how easy running water lines, PVC pipe etc, its a breeze. I've since plumbed in a new garburator, 2 more toilets, installed a new PRV, an expansion tank.

Dishwasher is even easier because its usually just a flexible pipe, your water line, and wiring in the electrics (may even be just a plug in). If there was a dishwasher there previously you're laughing. Should take 30 mins all in.

redforever · 07-04-2010, 04:32 PM

If it is a Miele, the drainage pipe is installed a bit differently, but should be explained in the instal instructions.

DuffMan · 07-04-2010, 04:43 PM

I've done it and the things I had to do is drill 2 holes in the floor where it is going to run water supply and electrical. Then you tap into the electrical and water supply somewhere to feed the thing. the water out is the easy part as it is probably close to your existing kitchen sink. Not hard to do yourself, but I if you're not comfortable soldering copper and doing electrical, $120 is probably worth it. Actually, that was one of the first soldering jobs I ever did and it sucked.

Sliver · 07-04-2010, 05:07 PM

If you do it yourself does that affect the warranty at all?

Pinner · 07-04-2010, 05:45 PM

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Actually, that was one of the first soldering jobs I ever did and it sucked.

Make sure you do a good solder job, water can destroy your house pretty quick, and you just know it will spring a leak when your not home.

DuffMan · 07-04-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinner

Make sure you do a good solder job, water can destroy your house pretty quick, and you just know it will spring a leak when your not home.

agreed, I've redone it all since then and couldn't believe how bad it was. That was before I even knew the difference between "L" and "M" copper. I used M.

wooohooo · 07-04-2010, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by T@T

You sure your not thinking of a hot water tank? Or was this a brand new install in a new house? I have installed 3 or 4 dishwashers over the years and never had to re-crimp the PVC pipe. you just use the existing water pipes and sometimes an adaptor for the new unit.

New dishwater install = 1 multi screwdriver

It was a new house so the water line didn't have the right connection. Even so, it was a fairly easy job and there's a lot of help online if you get stuck.

ken0042 · 07-04-2010, 06:54 PM

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Actually, that was one of the first soldering jobs I ever did and it sucked.

And to me this is the key point; if somebody does an "amatuer" job of doing drywall, there is the odd imperfection here or there. You do this with a dishwasher, and you could have a water leak in a place where you cannot see it.

I have installed a dishwasher before, and by the time I made the trips to Home Depot to get the right parts I was ready to punch somebody. But if it had involved any soldering I would have packed it in.

So I can't blame the OP for wanting to spend the little bit of money to make sure it is done right.