How To Install A Dishwasher - FAST AND EASY - Step By Step Guide

In this video, I show you a step-by-step guide on how to install a dishwasher quickly and easily. Whether you're a beginner installing a dishwasher for the first time or an experienced DIY enthusiast, these instructions are easy to follow and will save you time and money. I show everything from tools you'll need to how to connect the water and drainage lines. By the end of this video, you'll have a fully functioning dishwasher doing this DIY project!

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Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

[mrg]

Thank you for this video!
Watching this video gave me the confidence I needed to call a professional.

[snogirl]

My husband was out of town when my dishwasher was delivered. With your video I was able to get my dishwasher installed all by myself. Thanks so much ❤

[JenniferDefoor]

i really like how he goes slow enough and talks you through each step. He's not side stepping or all over the place. Part of me thinks i can do it; but i dont like messing with wires...i wish i could hire him

[timvu]

A well done video to install a brand new dishwasher under the cabinet. His simple no non sense step by step procedure is very good, helping people from making mistakes. However, there are a couple of exceptions. At 1:40", he mentioned the dishwasher requires a 20A circuit, it is not! It is true that most circuits in the kitchen are wired with 20A breakers, for many kitchen appliances but this dishwasher on a dedicated circuit does not need it. Most dishwashers nowadays are much more efficient than the ones they replaced, so a15A circuit is plenty for these appliances with only 7-8A power draw. In addition, I'd do it differently at 7:25", I would raise the dishwasher leveling feet as high as it could go before securing the two screws to the side cabinet. This way, the dishwasher does not move anywhere. The two wimpy wood screws will not keep it from moving, they only meant to keep the front of the dishwasher from tipping forward.

[sherbournesubwaymess]

Bliss! None of that 'pickup truck' music garbage! Just a no-nonsense/the facts install video!!!!

[BrianMoreno-dd]

I am the worst with DIY, but this video helped me tremendously. I never thought I would have been able to do this, but this video was great and I got my dishwasher installed by myself after Home Depot left me high and dry. Thank you!

[CapCoD]

I appreciate this video. Bought my dishwasher from a clearance store, got a nice deal as it didn't come with the box but I later realized I was missing components. I never had a dishwasher before so I didn't know what I needed, and with your video, I now do, and am confident I can install it on my own. Thanks!

[stephendavidson]

I Really liked your video Josh. Several pointers I didn’t think of before I got started changing my dishwasher, but as a code inspector I must correct you not to direct wire any appliance. The only time that is allowed is if the breaker panel was “in direct line of sight”. I would also object to the outlet being installed behind the dishwasher. Best practice is to cord and plug under the sink along with the water hook ups. Hey you did get the GFCI and dedicated 20 amp circuit right 👍.

[hkk]

Thanks for getting right to the job and not being "cute" and fooling around like some of the other videos I saw. Excellent !!! 👍

[catherinecolbert]

I'm so glad that I came upon this video. I've been waiting for it. You explain everything so clearly. Based on this, I now understand how to disconnect the old dishwasher that I don't want without needing a plumber. Thank you for all you share. I learn so much from watching your channel. 😊

[keningilbert]

Good video with good visual. A few points to make:

1) Instructions say with those supply line compression fits, you should hand tighten, and then only go another half turn with wrench to avoid overtightening.
2) I would’ve fed the supply line behind the cold shut off valve to not obstruct access to valve.
3) You never leveled it from front to back. I’d be shocked given the height difference front to back due to the tile flooring if it was perfect first try.
4) As you slide the dishwasher back you should stop a little past half way and pull some slack from the drain line back into cabinet to avoid potential kinking.
5) Also need to mention the importance of keeping the drain hose elevated inside the cabinet so it doesn’t droop down below the drain connection to garbage disposal.

[CarolinaFarming]

thank you for a to the point video that doesn't waste time with a bunch of useless talk. I subscribed right away.

[davidharrison]

For some reason I always liked installing dishwashers. I guess because it's another step to completion. I always used an outlet and hooking an appliance cord rated for the dishwasher in case it has to get replaced or serviced then can just be unplugged. I usually located the GFCI outlet in the sink cabinet for easy plugging in. Out of habit when I had a dishwasher on it's back, I'd hook up the water line since it is much easier to tighten and then fish the line through the cabinet. The drain hose hole in the cabinet I put near the top to help create the trap in the discharge hose.
The brackets on some that hold the dishwasher in place are on top are okay as long as the top isn't a solid surface top. Still love the side mounting feature on them. Sorry you had to move the unit back but it does look much better. (Don't forget to fill the two holes with the white fill stick. Might have a picky person who will see that every time the door is open. 😄)
Great job Josh. 🔨👍🏻🔨👍🏻

[rebeccacasella]

We've been remodeling our kitchen and I just wanted to say that your videos are awesome! I appreciate that you explain things clearly and concisely. Thank you for the help! 😁

[Stranger_Strange_Land]

Thank you for the video.
My screws - which came with the dishwasher- are too small for the giant holes I'm supposed to use to secure it to the cabinet.... and the tabs do not stay in place at all (and it doesn't seem to matter which way i bend the tab ends)

[t.tornado]

I've never seen this many steps in installing a dishwasher. My husband has put around six of them into our kitchen. 😮

[medonhao]

Bro, you install the conector on the romex first then you push it through the hole and install the lock nut in the front inside the box. These electrical connections are the most difficult part of the job because there is little room to work with laying down on your side. 😂

[TwoCaptainsOneShip]

Pretty simple instructions. This is a truly a job for any homeowner.

[DSHLL]

Handyman here and I appreciate this fast and detailed video. Subscribed.

[cherylkindred]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I have been through numerous how to videos for my new construction home and hands down, this is the most simplest and yet very thoroughly explained. I'm quite confident now that I can complete it independently. Thank you!