Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Dishwasher Installation
Dishwasher Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Dishwasher Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Dishwasher Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Dishwasher Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Dishwasher Installation labor cost? What are the important Dishwasher Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Dishwasher Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Dishwasher Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Dishwasher Installation expect to pay between $66.56 to $122.48 for each dishwasher. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Dishwasher Installation work? | Your Dishwasher Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Dishwasher Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Dishwasher Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the cabinet frame may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Dishwasher Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Dishwasher Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Dishwasher Installation requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Dishwasher Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Dishwasher Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Dishwasher Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Dishwasher Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Dishwasher Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Dishwasher Installation
- All ultility (water, electricity) connections will be sized and configured to provide reliable, safe operation and full design performance of the dishwasher
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent cabinet frame will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- There will be a uniform gap of (choose one): __1/16 inch __1/8 inch __other_____ between the dishwasher and its dishwasher opening
- The cabinet frame will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- All cabinet frame operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The dishwasher, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- The cabinet frame will operate without noise, excessive heat generation or degradation of other circuit components
Dishwasher Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Dishwasher Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the cabinet frame work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Select, specify and order cabinet frame; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of cabinet frame; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Store cabinet frame in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Review material choices for Dishwasher Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Remove existing cabinet frame (optional)
- Install cabinet frame using corrosion resistant fasteners (all visible hardware will matches dishwasher finish), in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Connect cabinet frame to drain / waste line in manner compliant with all local building codes
- Inspect Dishwasher Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Collect and neatly organize in a single binder all product installation and maintenance documentation, receipts, and any rebate information
- Connect cabinet frame to electrical power using grounded receptacle or hardwired connection in closed junction box, as per manufacturer's instructions
- Attach cabinet frame to water supply using connectors rated for appropriate temperature, pressure and flow rate
