Questions tagged [dishwasher]
A dishwasher is an appliance that holds dirty dishes and uses water jets to clean them up for use again. Use with [electrical] for wiring one up (these are almost always directly wired). Use with [plumbing] for connecting the water lines, and [drain] for connecting the drain lines.
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So i just replaced kitchen faucet and now no water to dishwasher. I did not turn off the dishwasher hot water valve only one going to faucet
After replacing kitchen faucet my dishwasher is now not working I only turned off the hot water line and cold water lines to the faucet there is an extra shut off valve to the dishwasher which I did ...
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Cannot Find Dishwasher Leak
Our dishwasher is leaking and we have checked the hoses underneath and still cannot find the leak. The main white hoses are clear, the black elbow hose is clear, and the motor pump/valve (not sure ...
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Under sink GFCI outlet wiring - hard-wired dishwasher and switched plug-in disposer_UPDATED
Hard core DIY'er here, but not as savvy with complex home electrical yet. I'm pretty good with most electrical, but before I burn the house down, need someone more qualified to look over my diagram ...
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Why was my dishwasher hardwired directly to a switch box?
I was removing my dishwasher today, and to my surprise I saw that it was hardwired directly to a switch box with the switch taped in the on position with electrical tape. Any ideas why on earth it was ...
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Samsung dishwasher tries to drain but can’t. Has an LC error code
My dishwasher is a Samsung DW80R5060US dishwasher (see photos)
Video and photos: https://imgur.com/a/Xqb1AB4
Our dishwasher has an ‘LC’ error and I can’t reset it. There’s no water leaking (that I can ...
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Dishwasher Filling with Water Despite Supply Being Turned Off
Our dishwasher has recently started filling with water between runs. I had assumed that it was due to a faulty water inlet valve and was planning on replacing that. However, I've closed the water ...
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In 2023, does Texas require an air-gap between dishwasher and an in-sink food-waste 'disposerator'?
I'm about to replace a leaking kitchen faucet (a $100 plastic Moedel from a big-box store) with a presumably higher Kuality faucet. While doing this, I thought I'd look to see if my kitchen plumbing ...
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Why would Samsung dishwasher door angle control the inlet valve?
My Samsung dishwasher is not filling with water, but it doesn't notice and runs cycles to completion completely dry.
While troubleshooting, I found that it works fine if the door is open, with the ...
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Dishwasher Still Doesn't Heat After Replacing Heating Element
Earlier this week my dishwasher (Whirlpool WDT720PADM1) stopped heating while washing.
After watching some YouTube videos, I removed the heating element, tested it with a multimeter and found it had ...
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dishwasher install with standpipe
I am working on installing a new dishwasher. The location of the install is also the location of an old washing machine (and not directly adjacent to the sink) so I was hoping to use the old ...
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Can I connect PEX to any sink shutoff valve?
Had to disconnect my dishwasher for a kitchen project, my existing supply line is in bad shape, bought one of those Dishwasher kits that uses PEX (see https://www.homedepot.com/p/SharkBite-1-2-in-...
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Miele dishwasher making occasional whining noise
Here's a video of the dishwasher making the noise while it's running: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rb33pgmhmxj3u731geu4h/2023-09-25-21.31.46.mp4?rlkey=ve5vhacfo16yst56sy15vddys&dl=0 (there's a ...
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Hooking Up Portable Dishwasher in Kitchen with Pull Out Faucet
We recently bought a house that does not have a built in dishwasher. We have got a portable dishwasher and are considering how best to connect it to water.
Currently, we have a Moen Pull Out Faucet. ...
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How would you install a DIY kick plate for this dishwasher gap?
Just had this dishwasher installed recently, and need to figure out what to do with the gap below it. Is it as simple as laying down two white pieces of wood (one longer one across and a tiny piece on ...
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Is this flexible pipe supposed to connect the dishwasher to the garbage disposal?
I ran my dishwasher for the first time after a long absence and was unpleasantly surprised by a flood of water out from under my sink. After cleaning up the water, I looked under the sink and I see a ...
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Electric outlet for the dishwasher: in sink base, or at wall?
Hi, all!
I am redoing my kitchen. The previous dishwasher was - as I discovered - haphazardly spliced inside a loose-lying plastic wall-mount box with a line wire coming out of a random spot in floor. ...
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Dishwasher Miele G 898, short cycling
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I have a Miele G898 SCI Plus, ca.2000 new. It appears to fill and drain normally, and the circulator pump runs to start with, but very soon it goes into a loop of 15 seconds on, 15 seconds off; ...
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Replacing a KitchenAid Superba KDC-37 SST that is part of an Electric Sink [duplicate]
I'm removing my old Kitchenaid Superba by Hobart model KDC-37 SST. This came as one unit that consists of the cabinet, dishwasher and sink/drainboard. All new dishwashers are not really slide in ...
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What is this opening in my dishwasher's pump housing tray?
What is that hole in the sump there for and what could cause a leak from there?
It's a Bosch dishwasher model #SHE53TL5UC/01
I appreciate your help.
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Is this a water stop valve?
Hi folks. Is this a water stop valve? I have attached my dishwasher water line to it but unscrewing the screw doesn't seem to do anything. Should I look for another valve? Thanks...
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Miele dishwasher wires burnt. No power anymore. Is it fixable and worth calling someone? [closed]
I hope I can get more info about my dishwasher issue. It stop working two days ago and no power at all. I opened the control panel today and noticed burnt components/wires. Anyone could tell me if I ...
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Temporary dishwasher drain without sink, is this ok?
Remodelling kitchen. Our counter and sink will be installed in about a month. Until then, I wanted to have the dishwasher hooked up. I did this, but I’m not sure if this is sound. After doing it, I ...
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A plastic tube in my dishwasher which I believe is used to send water to the top rack, flung out during a cycle, melted, now the bottom rack is stuck
I tried removing it till I realized, it melted a line through it, is now stuck on the heating element, and the way where I would pull it out cooled off and reformed so i can’t pull it out.
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Dishwasher Leaked. Next steps?
Found water at the base of the dishwasher. No idea how long we’ve had this issue, as we noticed water UNDER our rug.
One possible coincidence is that a water company found moisture in our drywall in ...
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The Bosch dishwasher freezes a few hours after resetting a program!
I have a Bosch dishwasher (SGS69T02) for about 16 years.
Recently, after I reset (soft reset) a program indicated by the two buttons (hold down the two program buttons for three seconds) and then ...
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Maytag Dishwasher not powering on
So I got a new Maytag dishwasher(MDB4949SKZ) and when installed it did not power on. No LED or indication of power. Pulled out out a multimeter and 120V on hot and 60V on Neutral. We suspected faulty ...
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Fixing dishwasher tray that has loosened
I have a Maytag dishwasher whose upper tray has come loose off the rail. Attaching a pic that describes the issue. Would be great to get any tips.
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Dishwasher tiny leak in front on second cycle
We just bought and self installed a Samsung DW50T6060 dishwasher. We ran the express cycle fully with detergent but no dishes. All good. Then we loaded it up and started a normal cycle. A few minutes ...
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What is this dishwasher symbol?
I have an Amica dishwasher. I don't know the exact model and couldn't find it. A few days ago, I started having an issue with it; it wouldn't drain. I cleaned it, put some extra salt, and surprisingly,...
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Hammer arrestor integrated on valve for faucet, will it prevent hammer from dishwasher?
Renovating my kitchen. My hot water pipe comes up through the floor upwards. There is a first tee that goes left ending with a valve for the dishwasher. The pipe continues up the tee to the valve for ...
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Sink Tap Aerator and Spout
Does the sink tap in the picture below have a threaded spout and a removable aerator ? How can this be determined ? I am planning to attach a benchtop dishwasher to this which will be only possible if ...
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How to repair a leaking dishwasher
We have a rental apartment and the dishwasher is leaking from the front - Amana, not sure which model.
There appears to be a crack in the interior base of the machine. Our landlord attempted to seal ...
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Looking for the correct part to extend a portable dishwasher drain hose
I have a Danby Portable dishwasher ddw1899wp. Turns out I can't build it in permanently, so I want to extend the drain hoses so I don't have to wheel it around the corner of the counter and back every ...
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GE Profile dishwasher spring adjustment
I just purchased a GE Profile dishwasher model #PDT715SYNFS and the door falls open right after opening it. I need to adjust the spring tension but I can't for the life of me figure out how to do that....
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New Water Line for Dishwasher
I’m trying to set up a dishwasher in my home for the first time. What is the best way to create a new water line?
Below my sink there is a PVC to metal connection and I’m not sure what the best ...
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Bosch 800 Series Dishwasher Installation
I am planning an install of a Bosch 800 series dishwasher and would like some ideas on alternative routing of drain hose, power, and water supply. This is a replacement not new construction. The area ...
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Plumbing for dishwasher when removing garbage disposal and updating sink
Replacing the dual sink with a large sink with likely a centered drain and having to remove the existing garbage disposal as a result.
The dishwasher currently drains into the disposal without an air ...
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Dont know what hose this is and why its leaking when not running
I don't know what hose is leaking. I tried replacing the metal thing you tighten on it at the end but that didn't work. How do I know what hose it is on my ge dishwasher its the black hose sorry for ...
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Bosch dishwasher not heating water
i did a diagnostic cycle and it heated the water well. No errors came up. checked the control board and no blown solder.
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Mounting a countertop dishwasher above the sink?
People put drying racks above the kitchen sink. I am thinking on mounting an appropriate console on the wall at the same height and put a compact dishwasher on it (it's only 25kg, the wall is a load ...
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Which wire connect on my new dishwasher?
My home wiring is copper/white/green but the new dishwasher is black/white/green. I thought copper meant ground so I'm a little confused by the green being ground and what should connect to what.
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What does this serpentine section do in this case break on a Samsung dishwasher?
I can not find any info about it, and it is hard to diagnose problems with this part without fully understanding how it is supposed to work.
Here is a stock photo showing this same (except brand new) ...
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Dishwasher and disposal wiring on seperate circuits to one yoke and common neutral
Greetings from unincorporated Texas. Home was built in 2000. We’ve been in it for five years.
This little adventure started with a push on RO supply line coming loose one night and soaking everything ...
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Dishwasher leaking from bottom
I have a Electrolux ESL 4114.
In the last couple of months I’ve noticed a weird smell out of it.
Yesterday I have had a look at it and when turning it upside down a lot of very dirty water leaked. The ...
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Workstation sink
Most of the new workstation sinks don’t have a knockout for air gap and don’t accommodate a disposal… what’s the best solution for dishwasher venting?
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Why isn't my dishwasher cleaning dishes effectively?
The model I have is Whirlpool ADG 7570.
It does not wash every object in the machine as good as it should. When I start the machine it seems to be taking in water as normal, and it make normal washing,...
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Kitchen Remodel - How to relocate drain for new sink position?
I've got no experience with plumbing, but I'm trying to learn. We've just bought a new home and are preparing to redo the kitchen, which is... delightfully old. We want to add a dishwasher where the ...
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Hardwire dishwasher
Can you hardwire a dishwasher with the power coming from the load side of a nearby gfci? The receptacle is on its own dedicated circuit with a 15 amp breaker. Does code allow this type of connection?...
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Insinkerator water heater as hot water supply for glasses washer
Can the Insinkerator HT100 be used to supply a bar glasses washer, the style where you place the glass upside down and press on the valve.
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Alternative method for connecting sink drain with waste pipe directly under?
This seemed so much easier in my head before I started.
The sink drain is just about directly over the waste pipe. I glued this together with two 45s and a 2 to 1 1/2 wye. I need to connect an AAV to ...
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