Installing a dishwasher in the kitchen under the countertop

When you are planning a new kitchen, a place of honor is allocated for the dishwasher, because this is a useful helper for you not only will wash all the dirty dishes, but also dry them, and besides, it saves water significantly. But what if the kitchen was already ordered earlier, and the dishwasher appeared on the premises after that? Is there really no chance to get this magical unit without changing the kitchen? Women without panic. Everything can be done if there is a desire. In addition, installing a dishwasher in the kitchen under the countertop is not such a tricky thing. You can call the masters, or you can handle it yourself. Let's figure out how to do this with minimal loss.

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Types of Dishwashers

First of all, you need to decide which unit you would like to see in your kitchen, and also understandhow to use a dishwasher. There are three types of cars:

• Embedded. The name itself speaks for itself. Such models come without doors and are fully integrated into the kitchen.
• Partially embedded. The unit itself, as it were, is recessed into furniture, only the control panel remains.
• Outdoor. Such models are somewhat reminiscent of washing machines. They can be placed in any convenient place, even there are models that can be placed directly on the countertop.

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Dishwasher Installation Tips

Before proceeding with the installation of a dishwasher in the kitchen, read the recommendations of specialists who will help you avoid serious mistakes:

• When choosing a place for your new assistant, keep in mind that everything should be available - a power outlet, a drain and a faucet for connecting water.
• Also note that corrugated water hoses are usually no more than 2 meters. They can not be pulled, otherwise - they will fail prematurely.
• To connect the dishwasher, you need to organize a high-quality outlet with grounding.

Also find outwhat can be washed in the dishwasher 

Important! It would be nice to install a separate automatic plug on the flap. This will turn off the unit if problems arise. If you are poorly versed in electricity, you may need to invite a specialist.

• It is also recommended that you install a water purification filter so that the equipment does not become clogged.
• When connecting the dishwasher to the water supply, the water in the riser must be shut off. Seal the connection with FUM tape.

Important! To make the kitchen design organic and comfortable, read the article, which describes step by stepinstallation of a furniture facade on a built-in dishwasher. 

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We install a dishwasher under the countertop

So, how do you install a dishwasher in your finished kitchen? When you have decided on a place for your new assistant, you will have to sacrifice one of the lockers. In its place you and put your miracle unit.

Important! The distance to water and electrical communications should not be more than 1.5 meters.

Procedure:

1. Remove the cabinet doors and unscrew the fasteners from the walls.
2. Unscrew the legs and remove the base of the cabinet, as well as the back wall.
3. Carefully measure the resulting niche and figure out if your dishwasher will stand there.
4. Connect the inlet hose to the pipe.
5. Connect the drain hose to the siphon.
6. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

Now you can try the dishwasher.

How to install a dishwasher in the finished kitchen and keep its appearance? You can do the following:

• Open the cabinet doors and remove all internal shelves and partitions.
• If the unit does not fit, then the back wall will also have to be removed.

Important! You will have to make a front panel to order, which will cover the bottom of the dishwasher under the doors and fasten it with corners.

• Connect the unit to the communications and start the test wash.

Important! To ensure that your dishes are always washed in the highest quality, check out the separate publicationdishwasher rated. 

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As you can see, installing a dishwasher in the kitchen under the countertop yourself is not so difficult. It is quite possible to cope on your own to appreciate all the advantages of such a technique in your home.