Here’s how to install a dishwasher the right way using these easy steps.

When you buy a new dishwasher, the price might include installation.

If not, learning how to install a dishwasher may save you hundreds of dollars.

Dishwasher being installed with screwdriver

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Tip

Purchase a dishwasher installation kit whenbuying a new dishwasher.

They do not include electrical parts.

Identify the power cord connection fittings, the water inlet valve, and the drain fitting.

Materials and tools to install a dishwasher

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Connect the Water Supply

Your dishwasher connector kit contains all the parts needed to load the dishwasher.

Attach Water Supply Line

The dishwasher connector kit also includes a braided steel water supply tube.

If not, secure it now with a hose clamp.

Electric connections hooked up in dishwasher access panel

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Electric codes require a dishwasher to be on a separate, dedicated circuit.

Connecting the dishwasher to another circuit may overload andtrip the circuit breaker.

you might install a dishwasher yourself.

Water inlet fitting added to dishwasher solenoid valve

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This project is routinely done by DIYers to save money on the otherwise substantialcost of installation.

A dishwasher cannot be installed without plumbing hookups.

A dishwasher requires two plumbing hookups: a water supply line and a drain line.

Water supply hose connected to dishwasher 90 fitting

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Dishwashers are connected to the hot water line since they all use hot water during washing.

Dishwashers are not hard to install if you havebasic plumbing skills.

Making the connections requires attention to detail.

Dishwasher positioned under marble kitchen counter

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In this case, hire a licensed plumber to set up the connections.

However, it’s strongly recommended to keep them on separate circuits for safety.

If you have any questions, check your local electrical codes and the dishwasher’s manual for further instructions.

Dishwasher anchored with mounting brackets and electric drill

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Water supply tubes connected to shut-off valve under kitchen sink

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Rubber drain hose connected to sink drain tailpiece

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Dishwasher being tested after installation

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