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ST: how difficult is it to install a dishwasher DIY? -- nm

Posted by ML (aka Iadodger) Jun 26 '15, 09:16

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This Old House has a video you should watch. -- (link) - Mop Jun 26, 09:37 2
- Bob Vila and Norm celebrate the gay marriage ruling in an unexpected manner -- nm - jangles Jun 26, 09:39
- Yeah, watching that, I wouldn't do it myself. -- nm - Mop Jun 26, 09:38
Thanks all. -- nm - ML Jun 26, 09:35
I am not mechanically inclined but did it a few years ago...took 90 minutes and lots of swearing but I did do it :) -- nm - Walt_Disney Jun 26, 09:25 1
- heh. It's one of those, "this looks easy enough." *cursing 30 minutes later* -- nm - JaxSean Jun 26, 09:28
On a scale of 1 - 10, 1 being you don't know what a socket wrench is to 10 being full blown plumber, I'd say 4. - JaxSean Jun 26, 09:24 1
- what's a breaker? (kidding) -- nm - ML Jun 26, 09:26
Depends how the old one is installed. If they soldered a copper pipe into it, it can be a bitch to get the old one out. - Ender Jun 26, 09:22
What's your skill level in general? - Will Hunting Jun 26, 09:17 5
- isMLafraidofhoses.com - ML Jun 26, 09:21 1
  - I would have it installed. -- nm - decline Jun 26, 09:22
- On the other hand, messing with water can be...a bad idea. -- nm - Shaun Jun 26, 09:19 2
  - Yeah, it's one of those things that if I'm not sure I can..I wouldn't. - Will Hunting Jun 26, 09:20
  - THIS. I would get removal and instalation as part of the deal for a new one -- nm - Beaker Jun 26, 09:19
Replace or install? -- nm - Spawn Jun 26, 09:16 9
- Replace, our current model still washes OK but it's 10 years old and too loud. -- nm - ML Jun 26, 09:17 8
  - This should answer your question: I did it about two years ago. - ReluctantCynic Jun 26, 09:27
  - Replacing is much easier. FWIW, most handyman sites grade it as easy. - David Jun 26, 09:23
  - Let me know how it goes/what you get. I'm in the exact same spot -- nm - oblique Jun 26, 09:22 1
    - check out your local Lowe's or Best Buy...lots on sale right now -- nm - ML Jun 26, 09:23
  - You should be okay as long as you have a solid water shutt off valve. -- nm - Spawn Jun 26, 09:21 3
    - The biggest hurdle tends to be the spot it is in. SOmetimes they are a bit built in if it was placed at construction. - Spawn Jun 26, 09:22 2
      - Hrm, pretty sure this is the original one when they built the house. Thanks. -- nm - ML Jun 26, 09:24 1
        
        I've replaced mine twice, and I am not very handymanish. - JaxSean Jun 26, 09:26

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