How to Add a New Dishwasher to a Kitchen | This Old House
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10 жыл бұрынHooking up a new appliance with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey. See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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@fixmyhouse Жыл бұрын
No background music. No graphics. No nonsense. Pure legit valuable information.
@MrG25AmunRa 4 жыл бұрын
Buddy had the gangsta snap on those glasses 😂
@grassballsss 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@Shadow_wo1f05 3 жыл бұрын
Plumber by day gangsta by night lol
@M-X39462 2 жыл бұрын
I came to the comments section immediately after seeing that 🤣
@anthonymoore6250 2 жыл бұрын
Right lmao. Then fuckers snap together loud
@90qwertys Жыл бұрын
@@M-X39462 same 😂😂😂
@philipscoggins Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I just did this in my old house and out of all the internet, this video was the most helpful!!! I did hire a plumber to tap my old supply line, but I felt comfortable doing the rest myself. 👍
@BobbyBaloney 5 жыл бұрын
Richard is the best : explains clearly, shows and educate brilliantly
@proverbsjohnson7594 5 жыл бұрын
So our home was built in 1928. It still has all original woodwork and cabinets (which is why I fell in love with it) but no dishwasher. Being the mom of 4, and having to work and take care of home I realize how much I truly miss having a dishwasher. Thank you for this video. Great job!
@Pro1er 4 жыл бұрын
They make portable dishwashers my parents bought one 60 years ago. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mtJdn85z3q2WgGg.html
@billsmith9249 4 жыл бұрын
I've said it before, but wow! What a wealth of knowledge and experience that the pro's on TOH possess! Not only are they incredibly gifted in their fields but they also have tremendous charm and personality! Thank you to all of the pro's and to TOH!
@SzaboB33 2 жыл бұрын
came here to learn about plumbing, left seeing the coolest glasses ever
@jerzsubbie 8 жыл бұрын
Smooth to black, ribbed to white, exactly what I was looking for, thanks!!
@joblessalex 6 жыл бұрын
jerzsubbie it doesn't matter one bit. It's ac.
@SamMcWhannel 6 жыл бұрын
It's matters for safety reasons. Typically the hot is switched not the neutral so when things are turned off they are also de-energized. The neutral is ground referenced so it's unlikely to give you a shock. If you reverse the polarity, all the parts in the appliance will remain live at 120v even when off.
@ronshatilla9370 5 жыл бұрын
You could also follow each wire back to the plug and see which side is the smaller prong. Smaller prong = hot
@bjornjoseph 5 жыл бұрын
Lol I traced the wire... since right side is hot
@on4acres 4 жыл бұрын
You can also plug it in to an outlet and use a voltage tester to see which wire is hot.
@Neil-teamBrigade 3 жыл бұрын
This chap has a soothing voice. Could teach me stuff all day long.
@ChieCarroll 4 жыл бұрын
Just watched this, so helpful! We got a quote to install the dishwasher under our sink that has never had any dishwasher. Unfortunately, the charge was too high that we can't afford it. So I sure hope we could follow this, it looks so simple and easy to follow and install the coming dishwasher 🙏😊🤪
@AStanton1966 3 жыл бұрын
Remember what the 3 Stooges said, "Who says you have to be smart to be a plumber?"
@aaronbaraiya3692 Жыл бұрын
@@AStanton1966 I love those guys
@MsCharae23 10 ай бұрын
Did you do it?
@jej3451 7 жыл бұрын
4:18 cool magnetic glasses.
@joeyoung2834 5 жыл бұрын
I didn't know they made glasses like that.lol
@GlitchedPepsi 4 жыл бұрын
4:20
@Legman688 10 ай бұрын
Is it just me, or did that sink not have a P-trap?
@madgepins1967 5 күн бұрын
Yeah, I noticed that too. Weird
@Colette_Leroux 8 ай бұрын
This is so easy! I want to add a dishwasher to my mom's old house that also doesn't have a garbage disposal! Thank you so much!
@JamesJones-ie2fm 5 жыл бұрын
Very good how to. Learned a lot by watching it, don't think I'll need a plumber to install my new one after watching this.
@holeshot1721 3 жыл бұрын
This was a great episode! Im so thankful great people take time to make these videos for us!!
@88blackandwhite88 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I love seeing demonstrations done the RIGHT way. Well done!
@lolahunter8851 3 жыл бұрын
Done the right way? Not sure what third world plumbing code this guy is working to doing an installation on a sink without a p-trap? NOT!!!
@add422123456789 7 жыл бұрын
This video was perfect just what i needed!
@shurryma 4 жыл бұрын
This was so well explained. Thank you!
@smooveking773 4 жыл бұрын
great tip on the power and smooth side wire being hot
@leoc5738 Жыл бұрын
Good video. Would have been nice to see how to hollow out the cabinet though
@danbasta3677 3 жыл бұрын
I love Ask This Old House! Great, informative tv show.
@The_honoured 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton, after this video I installed my new dishwasher myself.
@geojor 9 жыл бұрын
excellent educational video, thanks...
@iamremy-kl3xm 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent teaching Sir... thank you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤙🏾
@jayyoutube8790 7 жыл бұрын
4:20.. Those glasses are pimp
@kurtvonfricken6829 4 жыл бұрын
You know things are getting real when Richard puts them on.
@noontide1209 6 жыл бұрын
4:23. Boss has magnetic glasses
@lukecyphers7831 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for telling me about the 3 grey wires on the supplier cord
@MsCharae23 10 ай бұрын
Great informative video! I feel like I could do this myself now.
@juego414 7 жыл бұрын
very simple and useful explanation. ..thanks. .
@60swag20 7 жыл бұрын
Carlitos Carlitos T ?
@athay14 4 жыл бұрын
That was the best video yet for dishwasher install
@javiery8664 8 жыл бұрын
very professional video good job
@smoothinfldr6994 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! This helped me so much!
@hojokono Жыл бұрын
Probably going to do this as well nice information on video thank you so much
@george-101 10 ай бұрын
I'm surprised that Richard didn't add the water trap for the sink, the pvc just did a 90 degree with no water trap. Great video though, love this show
@sarosaroyan5042 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic explanation thank you!
@bl4643 2 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you for this video, seems very easy
@jenniferp1917 4 жыл бұрын
So helpful!! thank you!
@syedjavedahmad9719 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thanks for the tutorial.
@Maidenvoyager1 5 жыл бұрын
I believe that’s my problem. Thank you.
@TheHoodGuru 2 жыл бұрын
OK I watched 3 of these videos and this one is the clearest. This might be the one that helps me install a dishwasher finally. Moved into my place 10 years ago and quickly upgraded my cabinets and countertops and left gap for a dishwasher. Never filled it in.
@flat-earther Жыл бұрын
Did you succeed?
@TheHoodGuru Жыл бұрын
@@flat-earther Yes installed a nice Samsung dish washer. No problems since. Easy install.
@jimmash9353 3 жыл бұрын
This is a great tutorial!
@abcdefghij2009o 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thanks :)
@shevelleht 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
@jeanniegibbs202 4 жыл бұрын
Wow you did an Amazing job that Anyone con do this!!! Great video...gonna try this with my son...I know we can do this!
@amandamcdonald7041 4 жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@AStanton1966 3 жыл бұрын
If she didn't answer you, maybe she's under water?
@jpay 3 жыл бұрын
5:43 when you go for the fist bump but they're just not feeling it.
@mikegruber172 3 жыл бұрын
lol
@-007-2 3 жыл бұрын
i think he was going to point to the electrical box but bailed because she was already on it.
@c0mputer 3 жыл бұрын
He was just pointing at the outlet saying to plug it in. And Besides, Tommy is the fist bump guy.
@larrys5083 3 жыл бұрын
Nice that theirs lots of room under the sink, it’s not usually like that.
@cestamp 10 ай бұрын
Of course there's lots of room, look how much they saved by not having a trap in there!
@NaKMgCa 5 жыл бұрын
Thnks a lot for posting this.
@slimsammyone 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys!
@tessak5869 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you!!
@lysannefaille3441 6 жыл бұрын
So helpfull thanks you!!!
@bingiroyvlogs7753 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative great job
@kashfortheking Жыл бұрын
That was well done 👍🏾
@christ9359 Жыл бұрын
I have an LG washer and dryer. I recognized that jingle immediately lol.
@milesdavvis4498 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial Buddy!! I have a question how much does it cost to install a dishwasher
@stevenwisham3462 9 жыл бұрын
Very helpful
@Watch-Me-Now 3 жыл бұрын
Where’s the P-trap for this sink?
@xxjusxstarxx 3 жыл бұрын
Some old houses have an entire house ptrap instead
@Watch-Me-Now 3 жыл бұрын
@@xxjusxstarxx My point was that Rich being a master plumber, should’ve commented about it not having a P-trap or explained why it didn’t need one, if that’s the case.
@xxjusxstarxx 3 жыл бұрын
@@Watch-Me-Nowthat's a valid point
@remwoodz 3 жыл бұрын
Always exceptional instruction/demonstration Richard. Thank you !
@JV-zd8io 2 жыл бұрын
where did you connect the outlet hose on the dishwasher? And did it come with the outlet hose? TIA
@howifixit6206 5 жыл бұрын
Looping the dishwasher drain hose up, fixed the sewage smell I'n my dish washer. Fixed now!
@guitar1301 4 жыл бұрын
Having a P-trap under your sink will also prevent sewer gas smell. But he obviously doesn't notice that it does not have a P-trap. I'll say it again he's a hack
@bcbock 3 жыл бұрын
@@guitar1301 The other hack thing is installing the dishwasher so that the control panel still shows. That’s supposed to be hidden under the lip of the counter top. It’s supposed to be concealed when the dishwasher is closed. That drives me crazy. I’ve seen it in a few videos on KZfaq. I’m having one installed next week and now feel like I need to make sure the installer doesn’t do that to it.
@lisajohnson6351 3 жыл бұрын
@@guitar1301 I noticed that too, but Richard is anything but a hack.
@joshuamartinez2444 4 жыл бұрын
Dang I have had a dishwasher in my mud room since 2013. Still not installed. I’m showing my husband this video
@spockmcoyissmart961 3 жыл бұрын
Why rush things.
@bcbock 3 жыл бұрын
Or do it yourself.
@wolfplex1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@samanthabaker7823 2 жыл бұрын
My husband and I are in the process of buying our first home. A beautiful 1941 brick cottage in a lovely historic downtown district. We can't wait to make it our home, but we will need to put some elbow grease into it to make it perfect for us. This channel is going be our lifeline as we move through projects. Thank you!!! Question, though: how do you know if there is a power source and water hookup in the place where you want to install the dishwasher? I assume you can typically just look and tell, but our house has a wall-attached cabinet where we would like to install the dishwasher so I can't tell without pulling said cabinet out.
@flat-earther Жыл бұрын
Did you succeed? You can connect water lines to existing faucet lines with the 3 way shut off valve Richard used in this video.
@Brad1962Fisher 10 жыл бұрын
Why doesn't the sink drain have a water trap for sewer gas?
@heystarfish100 10 жыл бұрын
Richard wouldn't make that mistake so it must be somewhere down below. Maybe the explanation was edited out? Weird plumbing if you ask me.
@bmanwpg 10 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the exact same thing myself. It was missing when they started, but didn't add one in when they retrofitted... wonder why.
@Chuck59ish 10 жыл бұрын
It's probably in the basement, just below the floor.
@erictold 10 жыл бұрын
A drum trap was located in the basement; see 13:00min in full episode. If you put a P-trap again under the sink, it becomes S-trap which is not acceptable per code.
@Brad1962Fisher 10 жыл бұрын
ok
@HaloGTMaster94 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@dlamarsobotor4573 4 жыл бұрын
Richards body of work is top shelf. We also use his term of "good" as a drinking game trigger. Great vids for sure man ! Except for the flexible power cord deal. Must be a regional thing. Rich never actually shows how to power the appliance on the plug side
@hellospam879879 2 жыл бұрын
Insert plug, I believe. (cause he talked about the polarized plug).
@jstnouellette 5 ай бұрын
incredible glasses
@Zenjenn9713 2 жыл бұрын
Silly question. Was that part of the counter sawed away to make it fit?
@lcaunan 3 жыл бұрын
There is no P trap. Did Richard mention anything about that?
@TortureBot 5 ай бұрын
He didn't mention it in this video. But there's a good chance there's a basement under this home, so there's an easy to access area where they may have put a trap underneath the floor between the floor joists similar to what's under a shower or tub. Hopefully!!!
@matrixisreal2023 Жыл бұрын
Professional 👍🏼
@devonstultz4529 7 ай бұрын
Thanks Kelly! Now make me a samich.
@TheBooban 3 жыл бұрын
So far most detailed vid ive watched. But water looked like it went to thr floor. Why couldn’t it go up like the drain hose? Because i have to drill a hole through the cabinet. And does it have to the hot water? Doesnt the dishwasher heat up the water to the appropriate temperature for pots or dishes?
@peterfong8777 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@bo-bx5hn 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is the real mvp.
@73beetle19 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t see a p trap under her sink. Is there a trap under the house? I’m putting in a dishwasher in my home that was built in 1971 it’s got it own p trap and drain. I think your video is great . I did learn a couple of things.
@tashtant Жыл бұрын
I noticed there was not P trap under the sink, is it installed under the floor or was it missing?
@kylecurkan2825 Жыл бұрын
Some particularly old houses have a single large P trap for the entire house, that is my guess.
@santosshernandezjr8553 3 жыл бұрын
Does anybody notice there’s no p trap?
@johnlehman4614 3 жыл бұрын
Judging by sink/cabinets, house looks pretty old. Would guess a whole house cast iron p trap in the basement
@jacksplumbingvideos7147 3 жыл бұрын
The p trap is in the basement
@plumbingstuffinoregon2471 5 жыл бұрын
I noticed that there's no trap under the sink. Is there one under the floor or something like that?
@Bremend 3 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too, I have an atmospheric vent instead of a roof vent for mine
@bcbock 3 жыл бұрын
Presumably the drain pipe terminates in a p-trap to a vented stack in the basement, just like bathtubs, showers, and toilets do.
@brendonhuynh344 3 жыл бұрын
Where's the vent and p trap for the kitchen sink 🤔
@cristianrizo3568 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I said
@jacksplumbingvideos7147 3 жыл бұрын
The p trap is in the basement
@gregorall9779 3 жыл бұрын
"Normally I'd use a 24" crescent or pipe wrench but all I've got with me is this inadequate 12" wrench but I think I can get this very large 3/8" fitting tight enough".
@raisinghopelove140 7 жыл бұрын
I liked this video. Very nice explanation.
@carlosvitorinodeoliveira5962 7 жыл бұрын
Raising Hope Love
@TheMansGarage 6 жыл бұрын
Good video. Where i live disheashers are hard wired.
@davenwin1973 6 жыл бұрын
The Man's Garage I've seen that in most installations. My Aunt Dawn had a dishwasher installed like this, but to a traditional drain pipe setup. A gfci outlet was installed under the sink
@RogerPack 19 сағат бұрын
Good though I'd prefer a separate shutoff for it :)
@elka5768 9 жыл бұрын
Would have liked to see the holes in the cabinet - how to drill them and where to put them... But the rest was good :)
@MarzNet256 7 жыл бұрын
E lka The install instructions that come with machine will tell you where to make the holes.
@bcbock 3 жыл бұрын
Usually near the bottom of the cabinet. Manual will tell you.
@elka5768 3 жыл бұрын
@@bcbock unfortunately "used" don't come with manuals
@lisajohnson6351 3 жыл бұрын
As high as possible with a spade bit a little bigger than the fattest part of the drain hose.
@shaneraymer5147 4 жыл бұрын
I may try adding a dishwasher to my kitchen now!
@traviswatson4986 4 жыл бұрын
I isolate it and add another shutoff for the dishwasher. Those are notorious for problems and then you have to shut your sink down too. If you have renters add a shutoff for the unit
@Chuck59ish 10 жыл бұрын
Dishwasher are handy to have.
@Maxid1 10 жыл бұрын
And handwashers are dishy to have...
@Chuck59ish 10 жыл бұрын
Maxid1 A lot of people with dishwasher do the dishes when they go to bed, or when they leave for work in the morning.
@lindadukethompson6605 8 жыл бұрын
656fA@ scarce
@2loco 6 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thanks. In australia our dishwashers only have 3 connections and all 3 originate at the back of the appliance. Cold water in, drain out and a 10a 240v lead and plug. Too easy. You guys make a simple task so complicated.
@iLikeC00kieDough 5 жыл бұрын
A.S Enfield lol I don’t know if you watched the video, but the dishwasher has a hot water tap, a drain line, and a electrical plug. I’m confused what is so different/ complicated here?
@ashleyw1393 4 жыл бұрын
iLikeC00kieDough I think the point is the electrical connection is an IEC plug not bare wires connected by those pathetic and dangerous wire nuts (which are illegal in Australia). And it is all at the back not the front. Whilst it doesn’t make a difference to installation per se we also connect cold water not hot, with the dishwasher heating it as required. We also have very strict temperature limits on our “hot” water. If a tankless hot water heater is used the maximum temp is 55’ C and if a tank it think it is now 60’ C. The tank temp is hotter though to kill bacteria etc and is brought down via a tempering valve.
@bcbock 3 жыл бұрын
In the US it’s actually simpler. It’s just a hot water line. Why would you need a cold water line on a dishwasher?
@AR-cp5dz 2 жыл бұрын
@@bcbock Their's heat the water. It is supposed to save energy, but it's minor if any.
@AStanton1966 Жыл бұрын
A plumber gave me a plumbing tip for any newly-installed dishwasher. Before you run the washer, dump a cup of water into the bottom inside of the washer. This will help prime the new pump.
@threedog22 Жыл бұрын
All current dishwashers are tested at the factory before they are shipped.
@Suki272 Жыл бұрын
time: 4:20 I love those snap in the middle glasses.
@kennyg3192 5 ай бұрын
My thing is without a trap, proper venting and a dishwasher. Where is it venting to? Where is the vent at? Where is the trap at? Is it hidden from me cause I’ve seen him say it is very important to have a trap on your sink and plenty of videos it’s a code. It ain’t like a standing shower to where is though you can run your 90 out of your standpipe and put your trap near your trunk line like they do over west coast but here on the East Coast we try to keep our traps within the tailpieceunless engineered or specifically specified by an inspector and people got to stop buying things from Home Depot thinking because they sell it that it’s good that’s not always true
@johnny-z Жыл бұрын
Why wouldn't you put a P trap on that? Is the sink, DW properly vented? Air gap?
@dennisleslie 4 жыл бұрын
No bottom trim panel on the dishwasher?
@samw6344 Жыл бұрын
Someone please help. I am planning on buying a house soon. Starting the process. A lot of houses in my area, and in my budget, do not have dishwashers. My question is this: how hard or easy is it to put a dishwasher into a kitchen where there was none before? Does it require a complete remodel of the kitchen? Does it require tearing down walls? Or is it pretty much what this guy is doing by just making some adjustments to the pipes and electrical? Because I will buy a house if it doesn't have a dishwasher if it's fairly easy and cost effective to put one in. Obviously I know a cabinet will have to come out to be replaced by the dishwasher.
@daniellec2172 3 жыл бұрын
what is that hot water connector called?
@shauntampa 7 жыл бұрын
Would love to see the 4 hour video of this installation.
@jamietaylor1799 4 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't take more that 2 hours at the MOST. I can do it in that time, including a new breaker/circuit from the panel.
@bcbock 3 жыл бұрын
I had my plumber install my dishwasher. It took them about a half hour. But they had already added a dedicated valve for the washer when I redid the cabinets and sink. So everything was planned out. It takes longer if you have to do a lot of modifications. For example, a dishwasher needs a dedicated GFCI outlet in my area. And we had to have a separate one for the disposal. We also had to have an air gap installed in the sink as our city doesn’t allow the high loop shown in these videos. But since it was a remodel, that wasn’t a problem. But it could take you a lot longer.
@justintown2442 4 жыл бұрын
3:16 that a little cross threaded?
@joshmiller3673 3 жыл бұрын
Pro-tip. If it's cross threaded you don't need loc tite.
@jensschroder8214 3 ай бұрын
0:50 In Europe the ferrule is called "compression olive"
@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios Жыл бұрын
If smooth os "Live" then what are other 2 wires? I don't want to assume green is still green... could someone please be so kind as to specify?
@BradThePitts 4 жыл бұрын
Why are the vent tubes / aerators obsolete?
@andifout9034 Жыл бұрын
So you only put it in the hot water ? No cold water?
@dickreed6987 7 жыл бұрын
I noticed the finished floor was missing on back right corner, did you add a small piece of 1/4 " or 3/8 to accommodate that difference, or does it not matter in the back?
@MarzNet256 7 жыл бұрын
Dick Reed The unit should be supported front and back. If the back feet can screw down far enough to reach the floor then it's fine. Otherwise, some kind of blocking/flooring is needed. The other reason it's good to have the floor go under the machine is that it's easier to spot a leak if one develops.
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