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How to Replace a Dishwasher – Part 7

This project is continued from Part 6. The short story is to attach the dishwasher drain line to the garbage disposal fitting or PVC drain pipe as matches your situation. The dishwasher drain line enters from behind the cabinet at the top left of this photo and is fastened to a 3/4″ PVC pipe with [...]

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How to Replace a Dishwasher – Part 6

This project is continued from Part 5. In this installment the dishwasher is leveled, mounted to the counter top, water and electrical connections are made. Level the Dishwasher Level the dishwasher by placing a carpenter’s level on the door and adjusting the front feet. Adjust the rear feet as needed to remove any wobble. Place [...]

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How to Replace a Dishwasher – Part 5

This project is continued from Part 4. I’m almost ready to slide the new dishwasher under the counter. First, tape the water supply line and house electrical wire to the floor as shown. (I used clear packing tape that is hard to see in the photo.) Next, insert the flexible drain tube into the hole [...]

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How to Replace a Dishwasher – Part 4

This project is continued from Part 3. I elected to replace the flexible copper pipe water supply line with a Watts® FloodSafe™ Braided Stainless Steel Water Supply hose for dishwashers. I bought the 72″ (6 foot length) hose kit that includes the 3/8″-to-1/2″ brass dishwasher elbow and universal connection kit. The FloodSafe™ hose senses excessive [...]

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How to Replace a Dishwasher – Part 3

This project is continued from Part 2. I purchased a new Frigidaire Gallery Dishwasher, model #FGHD2433KF1, at Lowes and hauled it home in the back of the minivan. Dishwashers aren’t heavy and my son and I carried the big cardboard box into the house. Bookmark It!

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