Question 1

Old dishwasher won't drain or leaks underneath?

Accepted Answer

Drain pump failures, leaking door seals, and corroded inlet valves are field-fixable but parts run $80-200 plus a service-call. On a dishwasher over 8 years old, the next failure is rarely far behind — the bearings, sump, and electronics are aging together. Most homeowners get more value from a fresh unit with a 1-2 year warranty than a series of repair calls.

Question 2

Existing outlet under the sink, or hardwired?

Accepted Answer

Most modern dishwashers come with a power cord and plug into a standard outlet under the sink. Older installs are often hardwired. We handle either — we'll confirm the existing electrical setup in the upfront quote so the new unit arrives with the right power kit (or we bring one).

Question 3

Going from no dishwasher to first install?

Accepted Answer

First-time installs need three things in place: a 120V outlet within reach, a hot-water supply line tied to the cold (or its own shut-off), and a drain connection at the disposal or sink trap. If any are missing, that's plumbing/electrical work BEFORE the dishwasher install — we'll flag it in the upfront quote so there are no surprises.

Question 4

New dishwasher doesn't fit the old opening?

Accepted Answer

Standard built-in dishwashers are 24" wide. Some older cabinets are 23.5" — modern units don't fit. We measure during the upfront quote so the dishwasher you ordered actually fits before the truck rolls. If the cabinet needs trimming or shimming, we'll flag it; cabinet modification isn't in our scope, but we'll tell you what's needed.

Dishwasher Installation