Replacing a dishwasher may seem like a challenge but in reality is quite simple. Replacing a dishwasher can normally be done in one to two hours with only common hand tools. If you will avoid waiting for someone to come and install your new dishwasher and you'll be able to pocket the $150.00 most places charged to install one. The first up is to measure the opening of your dishwasher in most cases it will be 24in. as this is a common size this way you'll be able to buy a replacement that fits your current opening.

Removing your old dishwasher will require unhooking the electrical connections, unhooking the water supply, unhooking the drain and unscrewing the dishwasher from the cabinetry. Before you begin to make sure that the electrical supply is turned off also make sure that the water supplies turned off. If you remove the bottom cover from the dishwasher you'll find a box that has electrical wires coming into I'm going out of remove the cover and disconnect the electrical supply. In the same area you'll find the water inlet and drain remove both of these also. The old-washer will generally be fastened to the cabinets with screws along the top and sides. You can now remove the old dishwasher. At this time you may want to cut the side out of your new dishwasher box and tape it to the floor so that you do not marker scratch your floor when removing or installing your new dishwasher.

The new dishwasher should slide into the old space. It's a good idea to start by leveling and securing the new dishwasher to cabinets. The new dishwasher will most likely attach with screws similar to the way your old dishwasher was. If the Next step would be to install the drain connection followed by the water supply connection. Your water supply connection will generally be flexible copper tubing or braided stainless steel tubing. It is a good idea to use Teflon tape on the new connections to help prevent leakage. If At this point is a good idea to turn on water supply and make sure that you do not have any leaks. If no leaks are found go ahead and hook up your electrical supply. It is a good idea to go ahead and run your dishwasher through a cycle and again check for any leaks. If no leaks are found go ahead and reinstall your lower cover and congratulations a job well done.