How Do You Install A New Dishwasher?
When it comes to replacing an existing dishwasher, you need not to hire a plumber for this. It is very easy and you can do it yourself. You just have to follow the following steps. However, before you start, make sure the following tools are available to you, as you will need them in the process. Read more Plumbing Articles and Tipshere. Installation Process: The following steps will let you know how you can replace an existing dishwasher. We have assumed that you are replacing an old dishwasher with a new one. Therefore, the procedure starts from removing the old dishwasher first and then installing the new one. • Turn off the water supply at the valve. Usually this valve will be under the sink. • Run the hot water on the sink to insure that the water has been shut off. With older houses, the shut off valve may be damaged and it will need replacing. If this is the case then the water will either have to be turned of at the house main or at the street. • At the electrical service panel
• Turn off the water supply at the valve. Usually this valve will be under the sink. • Run the hot water on the sink to insure that the water has been shut off. With older houses, the shut off valve may be damaged and it will need replacing. If this is the case then the water will either have to be turned of at the house main or at the street. • At the electrical service panel, switch off the power for the dishwasher. • At the top of the dishwasher counter flange, you will find some screws. Unscrew them with the screwdriver to remove them. • Now pull out the bottom cover. • Be very careful. Make sure that you have turned off the power. Open the electrical box to confirm the same. You can do it by attaching the black multimeter contact to the ground and then touching the red contact to the white wire and the black wire. • At the end of the wires, attach wire nuts. Now remove the wires from the terminal screws and tuck them out of the way. • Find out where the water supply is, usually un
