Converting A Hardwired Dishwasher to A Plug In Dishwasher using an Outlet

In this DIY project video I take my broken hard wired dishwasher and it's electrical connection and turn it into an outlet so that I can easily plug in my next new dishwasher.
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0:00 Intro to my hardwired dishwasher
0:29 Advantages to a plug-in dishwasher vs hardwired dishwasher
0:57 Turn off the power to a dishwasher
1:19 Remove dishwasher counter screws
2:03 Turn off and remove water supply lines if needed
2:58 Detach the dishwasher drainage line if needed
3:20 What's behind a hardwired dishwasher?
4:29 Loosen the wire clamp holding the electrical line
4:50 Remove the dishwasher front floor plate
5:13 Remove or open the dishwasher's electrical junction box
5:36 Explanation of hardwired dishwasher connection
6:24 Unscrew wire nuts, disconnect wires
6:47 How to use a dishwasher power cord kit
8:41 Planning out dishwasher outlet's position
9:39 Drilling a new floor hole to move the electrical supply
10:15 Moving the electrical line
10:42 More planning of the outlet's position
11:49 Use a 1.25 inch hole drill bit to run the cord through
12:40 Adding a structure for the outlet box to be installed
13:57 Drilling a hole in the side cabinet for a power supply line to the outlet
14:49 Planning to assemble electrical box before installing in the cabinet
16:15 Running electric into the electrical box
17:07 Stripping wire
18:12 Connecting wires to the outlet (Green = Ground, Brass = Black, Silver = Neutral/White)
22:01 Screw the outlet into the box and install the plate
22:36 Install the electric box and 2x4 framing element
23:12 Final outlet install
23:30 Testing the outlet power
First, I turn off the power and then remove the screws holding the dishwasher to the counter. Then I disconnect the water supply line and the drainage hose. I pull out the dishwasher, unhook the electric and get to work re-wiring the electric behind the dishwasher.
You should not put the outlet in the dishwasher cabinet, but rather, in a cabinet or area next to the dishwasher so that you can avoid steam and moisture problems. I chose to put the outlet in the cabinet to the right of the dishwasher because most dishwashers have their power supply on the right.
I drilled a hole for the plug to pass through and I dripped another hole to run the electric. After running the electric into the cabinet you install the outlet and then secure the electrical cable. If you have the new dishwasher available you can use a generic dishwasher electric cord kit (Like this one: amzn.to/2WEkT74 ) and connect it to the power box of the new dishwasher.
Connect the supply line, the drainage line and the plug in the new dishwasher using your new outlet and you're set.
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[@portlandreviewer2143]

NEC in 2017 says you must not put an outlet directly behind the dishwasher, inside the dishwasher's cabinet. It must be accessible in an adjacent cabinet, such as inside the sink cabinet. Also, it is important that the dishwasher/garbage disposable outlet is not GFCI, otherwise the dishwasher will trip it regularly. Besides, underneath the sink is considered a dry area, unlike on the countertop. The height of the outlet is not specified, but keep it at least 12 inches from the kitchen floor (not 12 inches from the sink cabinet floor). Here is the 2017 NEC code: (6) The receptacle for a built-in dishwasher shall be located in the space adjacent to the space occupied by the dishwasher. (7) The receptacle shall be accessible.

[@ldlink3935]

I'm starting the same project and am considering using GFCI because underneath my sink, at least at the moment, is far from a dry area, there is constant leaking/dripping, emptying bucket of caught water, etc. While most people may start with dry underneath sinks, it may eventually become not dry, as is my situation. Currently the garbage disposal is hardwired, but if gets replaced I'm guessing most new ones are plug in...it seems it might only trip if the disposal and dishwasher are run at the same time. Generally the disposal in my house is used during the day or even just immediately prior to the dishwasher being run in the evening...no more garbage to be disposed of once the dishwasher is fully loaded and ready to run.

[@portlandreviewer2143]

@@ldlink3935 Under a sink, ironically, is considered a dry area. If you're seeing moisture there, call a licensed plumber.

[@ldlink3935]

@@portlandreviewer2143 I'm not seeing moisture, I am seeing it rain under there...we are way past the "moisture" stage. Plumber is coming today....I'm dreading the bill...

[@portlandreviewer2143]

@@ldlink3935 It costs a lot more if you do nothing.

[@portlandreviewer2143]

@@ldlink3935 You'll have to thoroughly dry that area with a fan, or even replace some damaged wood if needed. Mold will absolutely grow if it remains wet, since that spot does not get sun.

[@raptorlips6795]

Bless this whole friggin video. New kitchen suite and we sold our old kitchen suite. When the buyer took out our dishwasher we all realized it was hardwired and we were panicking on what to do because Home Depot’s installation does not do hardwiring. New kitchen will be delivered and ALL installed tomorrow thanks to this

[@419pickles]

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[@faisha123]

Thank you for making these videos. So many commentors have idea of how you could've done this better, but none of those folks are making videos. As a woman, I feel that I pay a pink tax and black tax every time someone comes to repair something, now I can avoid that. I've installed lights, repaired my washing machine, thanks to folks like you.

[@opentrunk]

Yes but when you get pulled over for speeding you can flash a smile and get a pink credit. And when you go on a date you can get a pink credit for a free meal. There's a long list of pink credits as well as pink taxes so I guess it all evens out in the end.

[@faisha123]

@@opentrunk Actually in real life that happens to very pretty charming young women who look very pretty at the time and it doesn't come naturally, you have to use your sexuality to get it. If I average the discounts for smiling with the increased price of being financially screwed, I'm losing. 99.9 percent of women are losing. I have no idea who the .01 are, but I am assuming they exist and they are probably white since our standard of beauty is based on a European standard.

[@opentrunk]

@@faisha123 Here's something I've been thinking about recently. If the average lifespans of men and women were reversed, so men lived longer than women, women would be raising holy hell about how unfair it is and how they need to be compensated for the difference. On the other hand, except for me, I've never heard a man even mention the topic.

[@faisha123]

@@opentrunk I was willing to engage in a reasonable debate with you, but you pushed it too far with that one. You are on your own now!

[@opentrunk]

@@faisha123 Ok that's fine. I actually think there's some truth to what we both say because it's easy for all of us to see ourselves as victims of one thing or another.

[@dragonx151]

Excellent video and well produced and explained. The only thing I would’ve done differently would be to screw the 2x4 block from the dishwasher side, and screw into the 2x4 for a more stable hold rather than through the block into the cabinet wall

[@tjones5714]

Thanks for the video! I have a similar issue with replacing a hard wired 25yr old garbage disposal for a plug-in one. Your method of mounting the new outlet box is a great idea!

[@ThisIsLorex]

Thank you so much! Exactly what I needed. This is so well explained, I was able to accomplish it myself 💪🏼

[@ashleymoore5094]

You are awesome! I changed my hard wired dead dishwasher to an outlet. I get my new dishwasher this week! Thank you!!

[@rolandcharriez7631]

Thank you so much for your advice. I also had to replace a dishwasher and it was hard wired. Your video gave me the the solution in getting a outlet plug without interfering with the new dishwasher. Again, Thanks, RC

[@keithbertschin1213]

Perfect. Just had new dishwasher delivered and it’s plugged whereas the old was hard wired. My project for the day, thank you

[@OscarHernandez-kf2ck]

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[@maurylovesfigure8853]

what a lifesaver, exactly what i needed, thank you for taking the time in making this video

[@Mikael.formermilitary]

My dishwasher just went out. Thanks for everything. I'm confident I can get this accomplished.

[@wb1375]

Thank you! Wish I would have seen this video before the guys left the dishwasher behind. Live and learn!

[@calvinreichelderfer7989]

I have replaced my dishwasher 3 times over the years. Wire nuts to direct wire is easy. I will not be installing an outlet because that’s just work I don’t need to do. I suppose if it was the first install I may have installed an outlet. Very good video though. Thank you for posting it

[@anthonysantiago1999]

THANK GOD you made this video!!! You have exactly the same setup as I have and showed me how to do this DIY!! You Rock Brother.. Thank you!!

[@JamEWalsh]

This is such a great video! Everything I needed to know. Thank you!!!

[@scandaljoe]

Thank you for this video. Exactly what I needed and helped me do my install.

[@mylesjackson9591]

Excellent presentation. This is exactly what I have to do as we ordered a new dish washer that is hard wired and will be installing a plug in. Unfortunately the appliance store won't do this. Thanks for posting.

[@johnvonbergen3434]

I've done tons and this was a good explanation as to how to do it properly. only thing I would have done differently is possibly using a GFCI (probably don't need to since not in the cabinet with plumbing) and screwed your scrap 2x4 in from the other side (which is just tougher since doing it solo). great job

[@juggernaught79]

Tom, I’m a laymen at this stuff. I followed your directions and my new outlet and washer install went splendidly. I surprised myself. Thank you for this upload! Well done sir! I hope more folks find this video that needs it.

[@zer0868]

you sir are an absolute Godsend!! awesome instruction and avoided a complete meltdown haha!! thumbs up sir

[@zer0868]

also im 99% positive my old dishwasher is the exact same as yours!

[@saladfork_]

This was a wonderful DIY video. I'm a new homeowner and my old dishwasher is hardwired in. I am planning on doing the same conversion and this was incredibly helpful having the visuals to understand what I needed to do! Thank you!

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

You're welcome! Be careful if you get into anything too tricky with electrical work. Best of luck to you!

[@saladfork_]

@@HomeImprovementVideos All finished up! I cut into my sheetrock and put the outlet under the sink. Looks good! Your video gave me the confidence I needed! I just hated going into the crawl space, lol.

[@Curious_gen]

@@saladfork_ I'm attempting this today. Wish me luck

[@ADiosChicago]

Lifesaver! Great video and amazing instructor. Well done. New subscriber.

[@joshuanash3519]

Awesome video. Bonus points for speaking in simple terms.

[@Jake-pk4xe]

Just bought our first dishwasher - you're going to be my tutorial for tomorrow's install. haha

[@kathycresswell8353]

Thank you for making this video! Very helpful!

[@TheKiman2]

This was perfect information. Replaced my mother's 18 year old hardwired dishwasher and the free delivery and install service specifically states they will not install if the dishwasher is hardwired. Took myself down to Home Depot, bought the parts for under $3 and now I have an outlet under the sink. Thank you so much!

[@bludika]

same shit happened to me too....i hate it when these "install services" you pay for from ordering at HD, they dont do shit if it's not an easy plug in style....like dude how hard is it to hard wire a fucking dishwasher, but they refuse to do anything unless it's a plug in style, wtf kind of "installation" is that shit? i'll pay a little extra if they are willing to just wire 3 wires, not that fucking hard, i can install them myself too but i don't have time to install all the dishwashers at my apartments i manage, so annoying

[@elviras.7709]

I just saved $200 thanks to this video!

[@michaelsommer9638]

Great Video. I did it exactly as you showed in your video and it looks and wroks great. Thank you.

[@alandavenport6261]

Nice! I need to do this exact same job. Good info. Thanks for making this. Subscribed!

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

Thanks for the sub!

[@leeyoungsb75]

Thanks for this video. Using this as a guide for my Wiring of my range hood with a hardwire setup also

[@Plumeria82]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@ragingbullwinkle4188]

Great idea doing this tonight.

[@omokaroojiire]

Thank you for easy, uncomplicated style of teaching! You gave me confidence for my project. I walked away from your tutorial with "I CAN DO THIS" attitude!!! Thank you 😊!

[@vell5052]

Thank you will be using this for my new corded garbage disposal

[@maluking07]

Exactly what I was looking for. I need this exact same situation except mine is a 20 not 15.

[@mfieldlicks]

thank u for the vid....exactly my situation so now I know how to proceed

[@cawag98]

Thank you for posting this; good video. I learned that 'it's not just my dishwasher'. It seems that 'old' washers from about 15-20 years ago were hardwired (mine nicely has a switch). You showed me that many of us are in this situation these days. From reading the comments and from a bit of googling, I think US NEC code requires two things better than the way they are shown in this video: Dishwashers should have a GFCI instead of regular plug. Romex wiring should not be left in an easily accessible area without protective sheathing. This explains why the wiring for my microwave cabinet has that metal ribbed sheathing going to the box for it in a nearby cabinet. After reading the comments and watching your video, I'm going to get a metal box, GFCI, some protective sheathing and probably some grommets to connect the box to the Romex....

[@faisha123]

Did you find those items? I haven;t found a metal gang box and cover to fit a GFCI. I have metal sheathing so I think I need a metal box.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

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[@nvjohansson9741]

Great video. Only thing I would have recommended is throwing in an extra $10 and putting in a CFGI receptacle. They are mandatory in many states and countries.

[@robross4815]

Great video!

[@asts7910]

Great video. Just what I needed...🥰

[@skylerrutherford9870]

This was a God send. Thank you sir!

[@disqusrubbish5467]

Thanks, nice reference. I'm doing the same thing this week. Not sure about when you did this 3 years ago, but these days I think pretty much any outlet in a kitchen needs a GFCI. And you noted that the outlet should match the circuit which is good. Thought I'd reiterate for someone watching who may have missed it. Mine is 20 amps and so the outlet is as well. (The electrician put the dishwasher and garbage disposal on the same circuit so it needs to be higher than 15.) Thanks again.

[@jorgegalvan7456]

Thanks for the video🙏.

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

My pleasure!

[@hameedafroukhmorocco8693]

Phenomenal job Thank you!!!

[@noelgonzalez9549]

Perfect video. Exactly what I needed without the phrase “without further ado”.

[@xoxagony]

Thanks so much for this friend

[@19moods]

U saved my headache! Had no idea it was hardwired. I could barely pull it out. S9 hard to reach the wires.

[@heroknaderi]

Good to know very helpful.

[@saltybrzrkr9804]

Pro tip: strip more casing off the romex to give yourself 6 to 8 inches of wire to work with instead of 2.5. Great channel! :)

[@m.t.3109]

It's more than a pro tip it's now as code requirement folks.

[@saulkravitz]

Excellent video...Thanks. I followed your recipe with one variation. I put the screws to hold the wood piece to the cabinet in from the other side. So, with my wife holding the outlet in place, and me crouched in the opening for the dishwasher, I drove the screws through the cabinet and then into the wood piece. There was simply no room within the cabinet with the outlet to work.

[@williamquaintance7123]

This is actually best because the screw is pulling on the real wood 2x4 instead of the cabinet particle board. With a washer under the screw head on the particle board side, this would be very secure.

[@patrickkelley3408]

Good work

[@johnstancliff7328]

I ran into this in my 1992 manufactured home. I wound up pulling the dishwasher and adding a outlet box and outlet and ran a line up to the counter outlet straight above the dishwasher (counter outlet) and added a switch for a new garbage disposal! when I was growing up in the 60's, even then they had power cords and outlets for the dishwasher...

[@frankalvarez1161]

Question for you, did you need two hot wires for the garbage disposal? I am trying to do this for my house as well. I want a switch for the disposal and an outlet for the dishwasher to run constantly. Any tips would be greatly appreciated

[@johnstancliff7328]

@@frankalvarez1161 in a way, Yes... I did have two hot wires, one going through the switch for the garbage disposal and the other constantly hot. the way its normally ran is to run 12/3 between the switch and the outlet. breaking the bridge on the hot side of the outlet and then connecting the wires up. normally the red wire would be switched and the black constant.

[@ldlink3935]

I think they switched to hard wired dishwashers at some point to make sure they were on a dedicated circuit. My guess is it was also done as a move to provide work to electricians.

[@mattjohanns2878]

Our kitchen was remodeled before we purchased the house and while we have discovered some interesting things done throughout the years ( we've been here 13 years now), what they did for the dishwasher works well. It is still hardwired, but it runs to a double switch above the counter. One switch is for the garbage disposal (which is plugged in under the sink), the other switch shuts off power to the dishwasher. So operates like killing a breaker without having to go to the basement to the breaker box.

[@tomzhao103]

Thank you for this hard work, I will do it myself too, so I can replace the dishwasher, my old one is dead, wonder why it was not done with the power outlet in the first place by the builder.

[@thesavo]

A 4x4 box with gfci and industrial cover would have looked so much better. Still a helpful video.

[@sewfantastic7257]

Thank god for fast foward.

[@nicklutz795]

Thanks bro, saved me about 200$

[@lolopololoca]

thanks for the video

[@jeremymedina9273]

What I great video, thank you! Really!

[@arielhazel7194]

You're good, and I like you.

[@jensschroder8214]

In Europe, dishwashers always come with a power cord. For some it is already connected, for others it has to be plugged into the back of the dishwasher. Then the cable is plugged into the socket. We only know of a fixed connection for the electric oven and cooktop.

[@M0therDucky]

You are saving me from going and cancelling my new fish washer. Thank you for this video! Thank you SO much!

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

Glad I could help!

[@hurleyfrancois4060]

big thanks!

[@tomle3306]

Thank you 🙏

[@soulepitomealfa1836]

Thank you .

[@scotttatlock3188]

Thanks brother. I am swapping in a dishwasher and it was hardwired. I am going to change it over to a cord, thinking about future me

[@lillithjones993]

Thank you! Is the receptacle suppose to be GFCI since it is close to water? It would be a pain to pull out the dish washer to reset it if the plug was behind it but since it’s in the cabinet it would be a lot easier.

[@Ibuse123]

Thank you. I don't have an outlet under my sink for a reverse osmosis pump. The dishwasher is right next to the sink but is hard wired. So I'm going to create an outlet out of it.

[@calex2892]

I did the same as you but only two wires were coming from underneath the floor to the dishwasher with no ground so when I plugged up everything it did not work. I then realized it needed a ground and there was an outlet about 2ft away where the gas stove plugs in so I opened that outlet up and connect a wire on the ground and run that over to my new dishwasher outlet. Turned the fuse back on and I have power.

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

Wow, that must have been an old electrical run coming up from the floor. I think ground wires started becoming standard in the 1960s. I'm not sure if running JUST the ground wire from another outlet is really up to code, but glad to hear it worked!

[@roshi98]

I would recommend wrapping a layer or two of electrical tape around the connections of the outlet prior to installing in the box. It's not completely necessary but adds safety.

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

I *think* I did do that, though I'm not sure if I showed it. Maybe I forgot. But, yeah, I tend to wrap electrical tape around the outlet edge itself and any caps I screw onto wires. I just like adding that extra layer of plastic.. can't be too careful.

[@es2709]

I was under the impression that this practice was to prevent the receptacle's terminal screws from contacting a (metal) outlet box. However, the gentleman in this video used a nonconductive plastic outlet box, which would negate the terminal/box contact mentioned previously. Does wrapping the outlet serve an additional purpose of which I'm unaware?

[@anthonyhitchings1051]

I fixed our Bosch DW twice - different issue s- for the cost of parts. We have now had it around 15 years.

[@PatDowning83]

REALLY helpful. Do you think I should be able to do this with a garbage disposal? See any issues?

[@scottstevenson9601]

If it flood a you grab the plug and you have a unknown electric leak it’s gonna get ya. But great video.

[@STARBUCKXD]

Nice video. I am getting a new dishwasher and paid for installation but warned to check to see if a plug or hard wired and mine like yours was hardwired which they will not connect. I have considered installing plug as you did. My question is that other than having a plug for fast disconnect, isn't connecting hard wire to dishwasher a lot easier than installing a plug? As I am not as handy as you, I am considering having installer do everything and I just connect the wires as the connection box is in the front right. I will need to see if new whirlpool already has plug wired into it already and if home depot installers will let me do this while they are there.

[@stevenodell4323]

"Some big box stores won't even do it". Looking at you, Home Depot...

[@johnt.3799]

I have a garbage disposal that is hard wired. There's about 4 feet of romex zip tied at various places to the waste lines before being connected to the disposal. I want to clean this up a bit. Run the romex through conduit to a metal gang box screwed to the back of the cabinet. Since this outlet will be a dedicated outlet for the disposal only, I'm going to use a single non-GFCI outlet. I believe this is allowed much like a sump pump on a single dedicated non-GFCI outlet in an unfinished basement but a branch circuit in an unfinished basement must be GFCI protected. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

That *sounds* right to me, but I'm definitely not an electrician and anything I do or say shouldn't be construed as professional advice. My understanding is that you should follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) but then there are also state and local codes that may add their own rules and interpretation to that... Even professional electricians can get confused about the differences from one town to another... Good luck!

[@andrewthomas9777]

Hi Tom, great video, I just bought a house and want to install a garbage disposal. I don't see an outlet under my sink to plug one into. Would I follow your video to convert assuming their is no outlet behind the dishwasher?

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

Possibly? I'm always cautious about making electrical recommendations without seeing the situation. From what I gather you'd want to put your electrical outlet in a cabinet next to the sink, but not directly under the sink.

[@gpicks7942]

Thank you sir, did something like this maybe 15-20 years ago...now realized my daughters new condo has had old gas stove replacing with a new one with a plus for clock and I do not see electric..think it runs off the pilot... thinking about tapping into hood vent to create an outlet for stove... any thoughts on this.. last time I removed vent and put in an over the stove microwave. Currently no outlet to plugin new gas stove.

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

I am *totally* NOT an electrician so any advice I can offer is for entertainment purposes only! But... if you're just plugging in a gas stove I don't think they draw much power (just a clock and a circuit board with some igniters) so I'm guessing you'd be okay running a line off the vent hood. My gas oven/stove has an outlet behind it. I'm thinking that's pretty standard now, though you'll want to check your local electrical/building codes to be sure...

[@gpicks7942]

@@HomeImprovementVideos thank you.

[@horsez219]

Is the top of the outlet operational too or just the bottom?

[@justins1527]

Thanks, just got a dishwasher from Costco who only delivers and unboxes the unit. My old one was a plug in unit so I was like where is the plug?

[@waterbug1135]

I don't think unprotected Romex (Non-Metallic Sheathed Cable) is allowed inside a cabinet where pots, pans and what not can be stored. It can wear on the sheath/wire and electrify pots and pans. Not sure. If you'd used a longer 2x4 going from cabinet floor you could have build a raceway easy enough.

[@tms2568]

Just sleeve it in pvc.

[@nghoangphuc]

How can I wire the green wire of the cord to the dishwasher? The dishwasher has only white and black wires. Thank you

Informative video. But for safety you should confirm there is no electrical power at the connection of the dishwasher. Sometimes circuit breakers stick or lock in the energized position. A quick check with an expensive circuit checker can keep you safe. I always check at the connection even though I've placed the breaker in the off position.

correction: an inexpensive circuit checker

[@affordabledesertliving3487]

Great video bud. I still think dishwashers should simply come with a plug outlet. I mean what doesnt for petes sake. Fridges etc.

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

I agree! I think the issue is that a lot of people would plug them into outlets that weren't safe or too close to water. By the way, there are "portable" or "mobile" dishwashers that you can hook up to your sink faucet and most of those DO just plug in.

[@Arhan28]

It's so that you can hardwire it. A lot of people would of just hardwired a dishwasher. The issue with hardwiring arises with not being able to put a dishwasher pan to catch leaks. Having difficulty removing a dishwasher or for someone to unplug it quickly in event of an emergency or to service. Not to mention the weight of the dishwasher and not being able to add a layer of flooring to level it underneath or reinforce the floor that has holes in it. True story i had a mouse in a basement expand out the hole drilled for original hard wire install to get upstairs. Kind of is janky. Home Improvement delivery men won't touch a hardwire or not having a water line near sink.

[@randyreevesthefathersbusiness]

The Romex should be protected as well as the flexible cord from damage. That's code

[@lsbzcuz]

what happen you do to the hardwire if dont need it at all?

[@johninmilford7719]

Please don't think I am being b**chy here, but this is about SAFETY. Where to begin? How about the most important? • FIRST: After turning off the power, TEST IT ANYWAY with a tester at the dishwasher!! Many times breakers are mis-labeled! • That nice loose clamp as you called it (Romex connector) being loose is the source of noise on a number of calls we have had! • Next there's a catch 22 situation here, you want the plug to be accessible. That means in the next cabinet, but the code does NOT allow you to run the cord through a finished wall. The cabinet is considered a finished wall! The right way for this to be done is to install a SWITCH in the cabinet or above the countertop and hard wire it. That is the legal way to do this, a cord never is allowed to leave the compartment that it originates from. Legally, there has to be a disconnecting means within 25 feet AND in sight of the equipment. • Next: When you strip the jacket off of Romex or any other cable that will be brought into an electrical box (including the short little wires of the flex-cord that connect to the machine's junction box) SHALL be stripped of their jacket a minimum of 6 inches. • Next, any outlet that is dedicated to serve an appliance SHALL be of the single outlet type- not a duplex. • Next, the outlet should have a proper cover, not a flush cover on a surface box. A pan could snag the extended corners or edges and break the cover exposing live parts! (To the metal pans no less!!) • Next, You Must secure the Romex or other NM cable within 8 inches of the box if there is no clamp in the box, 12" if it has a clamp.:[[[" NEC 334.30: Nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall be supported and secured by staples, cable ties, straps, hangars, or similar fittings designed and installed so as not to damage the cable, at intervals measured along the cable not exceeding 1.4m (4 1/2 ft) and within 300mm (12in.) of every outlet box, junction box, cabinet, or fitting. If there are no securing means at said box, cabinet, or fitting, the distance shall be 200 m (8 in.)"]]] Many inspectors ask that it be closer to six inches, but the code is clearly eight. • What CAN be done is a combination of both. A switch that is in an accessible location that goes to a single outlet behind the dishwasher, making sure that there is no exposed NM cable in the active cabinet! It can be "AC", "Seal-tite", or conduit. • Lastly, the Romex, the flexible cord, and the outlet are subject to physical abuse in that location. (think: blindly throwing the metal pans into the cabinet, causing damage to any of the mentioned. ♥♥♥Remember, Safety first! (BTW: I have been in the industry for 45 years now, I have seen worse!.)♥♥♥

[@faniemedino3799]

Thank you i was gonna pay for that.

[@nicolinadoe6427]

5:29 come on Tom!

[@madman432000]

I'm thinking an actual metallic surface mount box would be nicer than the in-wall box. I'm trying to decide if I want an appliance cord like this or hard wire with shielded flex conduit.

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

Now that you mention it a metal box mounted a little better would have been a better option. I was sort of on a time crunch with my new dishwasher being delivered the next day, my local home depot with lines out the front door due to social distancing and my family eating three meals a day at home... So I grabbed what I had available and went with it. Ironically when I actually had to install the dishwasher I STILL had to go to home depot to get a longer water supply line...

[@tgainerjennings]

@@HomeImprovementVideos Don't you just love the several runs to the HD?? Not.Thank you for this video. I'm working on mine to prepare for next weeks appliance delivery. Could I use this same system for my old over the store vent hood?

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

@@tgainerjennings Yeah, I think you could, though I think most vent hoods still expect you to hardwire them in. I'm honestly not sure about that... I guess it depends on your kitchen setup.

[@ericjosephmiller]

Should I use a afci/gfci dual function outlet or will a normal outlet work

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

A few commenters thought that would be a better option. A hardwired connection doesn't have that functionality so anything is better I suppose. As I have been told MANY times by commenters, I'm not an electrician (which is totally true) so you may want to check electrical codes for under cabinet electrical outlets. I'm learning that a lot of electrical things that were "acceptable" in the past are not allowed anymore.

[@dmathews9928]

I just installed a new dishwasher with a cord. I have an outlet already under my sink where the garbage disposal is plugged in. What do I do with the old wiring that was hard wired to the old dishwasher. Can I just put a wire nut on each of the wires, it’s just a black, white and copper. Thanks for any help!

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

There are electricians here who would have a more accurate answer (I am not an electrician) but would probably install a little box, run the wires into that and then put a nut on each one and close off the box. My understanding is that any split in an electrical line of any sort needs to be in a box or light fixture and easily accessible.

[@dmathews9928]

@@HomeImprovementVideos Thsnks yes we placed them back in the box with a nut on each wire.

[@jmoore8063]

I suspect a GFCI outlet would be required for this installation.

[@portlandreviewer2143]

Don't use a GFCI for a dishwasher, since it will trip regularly.

[@jmoore8063]

I'm not an electrician, but based on a review of electrical websites it appears the NEC changed the codes in 2014 and required a GFCI for dishwashers in a kitchen. I'm installing a Bosch dishwasher and have to install an outlet since my old unit was hardwired. I plan to do as the video shows and run the electrical to the next cabinet and install a GFCI. I was planning that before I searched for the codes because it seems to be safer. I don't see why it would trip regularly for a dishwasher more than any of the appliances sitting on the countertop, like a coffee maker.

[@portlandreviewer2143]

@@jmoore8063 , a GFCI is not required for a dishwasher, since under the sink is technically considered a dry space because there are no faucets down there. Also, I just had a licensed electrician install a separate circuit for my dishwasher 3 weeks ago, and he put in one of those single plug round outlets. It is definitely not GFCI, nor on a load circuit of a GFCI.

[@zoups2nutz]

@@portlandreviewer2143 Article 422 of 2020 NEC code requires a GFCI for a dishwasher. The receptacle itself need not be GFCI if the dishwasher is on a GFCI circuit. The specific code is at NEC 422.5 on Appliances

[@natewoodard34]

@@portlandreviewer2143 NEC 2020 explicitly requires a GFCI for a dishwasher. I can't remember if 2017 did or not, but 2020 certainly does.

[@homoerotic85]

Hey. I got a dishwasher wiring kit, hard wired to plug in like you did. Well on my Frigidaire Gallery dishwasher it says do not use extention cord. So I don't know if I should do that or not. But I also don't know what the difference would be. I don't think I'm going to use it because it's 16 Guage wire, and the house is 14 Guage I also noticed it said 13 Amp on the kit and on dishwasher it said use 15 or 20 Amp breaker. Did your dishwasher say anything like that? Ours has sanitize option so I'm thinking that may be why it says no extention cord?

[@mattjohanns2878]

Hey Eric, if you got your project complete already, kudos. If not, you can purchase wiring kits of any gauge wire for any project. I wouldn't use any less than 14 gauge because you are correct that is the size most widely used in home construction. In reference to the 15 or 20 Amp outlet or breaker, 14 gauge is used with 15a outlets, but 12 gauge wire is usually used with 20a outlets. Don't know if this helps, but happy home improvements!

[@homoerotic85]

@@mattjohanns2878 Hey- thanks for your reply! I just decided to leave the dishwasher as it was, hard wired. I was worried that if I converted it into a plug in against the warnings it may void the warranty if something happened in the future. Thanks again for your reply.

[@thesuttonshomestead8100]

How do you add a 3 prong outlet to a 2 wire wall?

[@HomeImprovementVideos]

Honestly, I would suggest calling a licensed electrician. Home electricity should definitely have three wires (one for grounding) for safety.

[@meldlew]

Why didn’t you just cut the wire where it went into the junction box?

[@testtesting2868]

Code requires GFCI on a dishwasher.

[@ALH-xj1ps]

Since this install was for a dishwasher, he should have used a used a protected outlet in case there is a water leak of some sort.

[@amber_504]

Is there a rule on how long the cord can be?

[@randyreevesthefathersbusiness]

No less than 18" not more than 3'

[@johnouimette1422]

Code now requires the cord going through the cabinet must have a grommet.

[@KEN57036]

WHY DID YOU NOT USE A GFI OUTLET?