How to Install a Drain for a Dish Washer
Dishwashers have become an integral part of modern kitchens. Some basic repairs, such as installing a drain, can be accomplished by most homeowners using common household tools. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Dish washer drain line (also called dishwasher hose)
- Clamps (spring or hose-type)
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Drill with wood bits
- Marker
- Scissors
Instructions
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Pull the dishwasher away from the wall and out of its cabinet or box. Locate the drain fitting on the dishwasher, typically at the lower portion of the unit’s rear. Measure the distance from the dishwasher’s drain fitting to where the drain hose connects to the drain pipes with a tape measure.
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Measure and mark the dishwasher hose to length with tape measure and marker. Cut the hose with sharp scissors.
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Attach one end of the hose to the dishwasher’s drain connection. Slide a hose clamp over the hose. Push the hose over the drain connection until it is fully inserted. Position the clamp over both the hose and drain connection and tighten the clamp by turning clockwise with a screwdriver.
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Drill access holes for the dishwasher hose through the sides of cabinets with the drill and wood bit to create a pathway for the hose to meet with the drain lines. Run the hose through the access holes and to its connection with the drain line.
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Connect the loose side of the hose to the drain line. Dishwasher hose connects to drain lines with a barbed fitting attached to pipes. The fitting typically occurs above a sink’s p-trap. Slip a hose clamp over the loose end of the hose. Find the barbed fitting and push the hose over it until fully inserted. Slide the hose clamp to a point over both the fitting and hose. Turn the clamp clockwise and tighten with a screwdriver.
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Run the dishwasher and observe the new connections to check for leaks. Push the dishwasher back into its home, pulling slack in the hose as you go.
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Tips & Warnings
A hex head socket driver tightens a hose clamp just as well as a screwdriver.
To avoid injury from shocks, unplug or disconnect a dish washer before working around or near its wiring.
References
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