Dishwashers. Why does everyone install them wrong?

[@glenf4115]

We are following your channel as we install our IKEA kitchen and raised the dishwasher to match the doors. Once this was done what we found is the toe kick can be ran continuously across the cabinets including the dishwasher with a small notch cutout at the top to allow the dishwasher door to open. The dishwasher now looks built in to the kitchen rather than an afterthought.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thanks. Im glad that you find the videos helpful. The toekick/dishwasher trick you mention is great. I do that sometimes too, but not often as I've usually left before the dishwasher is installed. I agree though, it looks much better that way.

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

It’s all too often the case that tradesmen overlook details that only take 30 or less minutes and a few $$ to do properly. Just bill me for the time and materials to do the job right, or I’ll find someone who will (this is one of the main reasons why that “someone” will be - me).

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I agree. Do it right 👍

[@jfkst1]

Probably because the instruction manual they come with are horrifically unhelpful.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

That is probably true.

[@capiii9266]

Horrible instructions!!!

[@petedetolve7172]

Miele instructions are like building a lego

[@GumriRN]

Thanks so much! I’m spending $46,500. On my smaller home’s kitchen and this is exactly what the kitchen contractor complained about. He never installed an 18 inch dishwasher before & said I ordered a wrong size. After returning the dishwasher I wanted for another $200. More in price, we discovered ALL 18” (apartment sized built-in) dishwashers are the same height. He is planning to do exactly what you said by inserting pieces of wood at the top, to raise it up in line with the cabinets too. Now I’m going to SHARE your video with him & hopefully , fingers-🤞 crossed, my very expensive Kitchen won’t look like it’s just a jury-rigged installation. So glad I found your videos. 🙏🏼

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I'm glad you managed to stop the contractor from taking the easy path. Do it right 👍

[@18winsagin]

Im installing a new one for my sister and I checked here just so I could get the best advice, you are exactly right, a 600.00 appliance is worth doing right

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Yes, I totally agree with you. On your $600 dishwasher, you can adjust the rear legs from the front while it is in place, right? Makes it so much easy.

[@herovanderploeg7501]

Just about to install a new IKEA dish washer. So, this comes very handy. Thanks Rannes!

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You're very welcome. I'm glad that you find it helpful.

[@PeRcpiskot]

Any suggestions on how to install the (built-in) dishwasher's cover panel and the toekick at the bottom of it? Ikea recommends using the BEHJÄLPLIG sliding door mechanism for installing the cover panel. Do you have any opinions on the BEHJÄLPLIG, or is it better to avoid using it? Additionally, do you prefer cutting the toekick (to let the dishwasher doors cover panel move "in" the toekick), and do you favor using Ikea's toekick or custom-made wooden ones?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your comment. I'm not familiar with the Behjälplig item as I'm certain it's not available in North America. I watched a bit of a KZbin video explaining how to put it on, so maybe that'll be helpful for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6jKYY2MgLiKqJYsi=9Dy01sjQsInxF5o3 If I have to install a front on a dishwasher, I can only do it as the dishwasher manufacturer instructions show ie using the installation kit that comes with the dishwasher. Regarding the toekick. If the dishwasher allows for the toekick to run in front of it, I often do that. But as you mentioned, you have to cut a bit of the toekick away, in the width of the dishwasher so allow the door to open.

[@AlgaeWhisperer]

very informative ! ... im just now installing my dishwasher in my new ikea kitchen... i will lift the dishwasher & secure it on the side thanks so much for sharing cheers

[@kitchensbyrannes]

My pleasure, Mike. Good luck with your project.

[@shandusa]

There’s a saying: At a blacksmith’s home, wooden knifes. Great tutorial. I am learning a lot from you.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your feedback 🙏 Yeah, no Ikea kitchen in my apartment unfortunately. I'm stuck with a lower quality kitchen.

[@JudgeBuster]

Most of his points are accurate, but there's a critical thing he missed. When installing dishwashers under a Formica countertop that has "particle board" as it's structural support or mounting board (now they call particle board as "engineered wood"), there is a very important reason to NOT have the dishwasher flush with the cabinet face. The reason you let it protrude past the adjoining cabinet face or frame is because otherwise the steam coming out of the vent by the handle will quickly erode and decay the particle board above it. The object is to keep the front of the dishwasher an inch or so out from directly under the countertop. This greatly lessens the water damage to the board from the steam. The ONLY way to avoid that - when you prefer a completely flush look - is to spray coats of polyurethane or Marine spar varnish onto the board above the dishwasher to seal it against moisture damage from the steam during the drying cycles. I have rarely ever seen the proper protective waterproof varnish or spray applied to the underside of countertops. I've repaired many cases where the hot steam has badly eroded the particle board, causing it to crumble apart. The only way to fix a situation like that is to remove the entire dishwasher and apply Minwax Wood Hardener to the board. It petrifies the wood & holes for new screws for the retaining brackets MUST be pre-drilled or a bust out will occur. At least 2 coats of wood hardener should be applied. If the board is badly decayed beyond repair, the best thing to do is get "side mount brackets" for dishwashers and affix them to the adjoining cabinet frames. There's also a 24 inch metal top strip that can be used. They're all on Amazon under side (or top) mount brackets for dishwashers.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your valued input. You're right that the steam coming out of the dishwasher can be an issue. Not only when the dishwasher is made from wood or laminate but also when the countertop is quartz or granite and the steam outlet is on the side of the dishwasher, as it often ruins the door on the adjacent cabinet. Just to clarify, I do not suggest that the dishwasher is mounted flush with the front og the doors but only at the top. Thanks.

[@JudgeBuster]

@@kitchensbyrannes What brands of dishwasher have you seen most often that has the side steam venting? I've heard of them but never seen them. The style of the control panels makes it hard to discern where the dryer vents are placed. Thanks. Good video. But all Ikea? That's a lot of repetition

[@kitchensbyrannes]

That particular dishwasher was a Jenn-Air. Ruined the door real bad. I prefer the ones where the steam outlet is at the bottom of the door. Yes. Only Ikea. 220 kitchens so far. Practice makes perfect, remember 😎

[@graemecrichton5858]

Our new Hotpoint dishwasher came with an adhesive film which you stick onto the bottom of a wood/MDF based worktop in the area just above the dishwasher door, to protect the material from steam when door is opened. The instructions also noted that the dishwasher should be mounted flush with the underside of the worktop, to reduce the chances of significant amounts of steam getting back there.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your input. Yes, for anything but quartz, granite, metal and alike, a moisture barrier is required. Ikea sells on too. Fixa diffusion barrier, they call it.

[@trinaroe5132]

Love your attention to detail!

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thanks. It can sometimes be a burden though 🙂

[@chakatania]

My dishwasher has the "flimsy" brackets you talked about. But I would love to see how you used them for the side mounting. If you have any other videos on this, please reply with the link. I would LOVE to see how to do that. Thanks a bunch.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your comment, Cece. I don't have a video showing what you're asking. If your dishwasher offers the option to use the flimsy brackets on the side, there will be a slot on both sides similar to the ones on top.

[@mariod5760]

Nice, 50/50 - ours was installed correctly! Woo hoo

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Right on! 😁

[@AudioMusicElectronics]

Thank you for the really helpful videos! What would you do if you had to install a dish washer at a free standing end of a kitchen row? Obviously blend it with a panel to support the countertop and to hide the dish washer. But how would you fix the panel to the wall, countertop, floor and dish washer?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You're very welcome. For the panel at the end of a cabinet row with the dishwasher at the end, I use the 26x36" panel, which I cut to fit in depth and height. I never cut at the floor, unless the floor is really sloping into the room. I secure it to the wall with two or three 90 degrees brackets but normally not into the floor. Only sometimes 🙂 I often cut a piece of scrap wood 24" long which I secure (with masking tape) between the panel and the cabinet in order to maintain the 24" opening when counters are being measured and installed. The countertop company will normally secure the counters to the panel (and cabinets) with silicone or similar, which will help hold the panel in place until the dishwasher has been installed. Usually with two screws, one of each side. Not too long on the panel side 😉

[@AudioMusicElectronics]

@@kitchensbyrannes Great! Will report, how it worked out. I will be using a "pret-a-porter" countertop from Ikea, planning to fix the panel to it using the 90° brackets as well. Hoping they don't interfere with the dishwasher dimensions. The blend panels we use in Europe are 1.7mm thick, so really need to be careful with screws.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Great. Ah, yes, you don't have the same panel as we do so I guess you'll have to use the 60 cm x 240 cm or something. They are pretty thin for sure but I'm sure you meant cm, not mm 🙂😉

[@AudioMusicElectronics]

@@kitchensbyrannes Absolutely, 17mm. :)

[@Fern7441]

What brand of dishwasher do you recommend?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your question. I don't have any particular brand as a favorite, but should I buy a dishwasher, I would primarily look at two things: Noise level: the scale for sound isn't linear, so if a sound level increases from 40 dB(A) to 50 dB(A) - an increase of +10 dB(A) - it would be perceived as being twice as loud as it was originally. Adjustable: On some dishwashers you can install the height of the rear legs from the front. This means that it's so much easier to install as you don't need to pull it out and put it back in when you adjust for the correct height. And should adjustment be necessary as time goes by, it can be done in minutes very easily.

[@Route32rg]

we were told that it is required to have a cover panels that go to the floor on both sides of the dishwasher by Ikea. Is this true or were they just selling us more cover panels. if we do this we will have two seperate toe kicks. one to the left and one to the right instead of one continous to kick for the line of cabinets. Your thoughts?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

True story....they want to sell more panels. I've never done that. The good folks at Ikea are happy to share "how to install" tips, despite having zero experience. If you dishwasher is sitting far back enough to allow the toekick to run in front of it, that will look great. You might have to notch an inch or so at the top of it, for the width of the dishwasher, to allow the dw door to open, though.

[@Route32rg]

@@kitchensbyrannes Thank you again! My only concern not using the panels is the inhearient noise of the dishwasher. I fear it may get amplified rattling around the large void under the cabinets. May have to test it both ways to see. thanks again!!

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Say what? I'm not sure I understand. If you don't have panels, the opening must be 24", same as with panels after panels are in place. The panels doesn't serve a purpose here, only for visual.

[@Route32rg]

@@kitchensbyrannes HAHA! ok, I'll try to do better. Dishwashers make noise and when you make noise in a void it reverbartes. the cover panels recommended by Ikea go all the way to the floor. enclosing the dishwasher and trapping sound. If I leave the coverpanels off there is the void where the ikea cabinet legs occupy. That void will be about 10 ft by long by 2 ft deep possibly creating a space for the sound of the dishwasher to magnify via echo. Like talking in to an empty pail. Does that help?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Ah, now I know what you meant but I don't believe it 🤣 Most folks may think that, when comparing noise levels for dishwashers, that going from 48 to 51 dB isn't that much, but it's actually double up, as the dB scale is logarithmic, so an increase in 3 dB is a doubling. So, making sure getting a dishwasher with low dB is very important. Edit. Checked with Google. Although an increase of 3 dB represents a doubling of the sound pressure, an increase of about 10 dB is required before the sound subjectively appears to be twice as loud. The smallest change we can hear is about 3 dB.

[@Tomquik1]

I have an LG dishwasher I am installing right now. The issue I am having is the controls are on top of the door, so if the dishwasher is mounted all the way up then you can’t see or activate the controls on top of the door. Nowhere in the instructions does it mention the proper distance to mount this dishwasher from the top of the door to the bottom of the counter so as to properly operate the dishwasher. You can press the buttons on the door with it partially open and close within 4 seconds, but you still cannot see the timer or operate any controls like “Stop” for example.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your comment. You're right. If it lifted up, as also shown on the LG website, you cannot get any fingers into the clearance between the dishwasher and the counter to operate and buttons. And if you want to get access to the buttons by opening the door while the dishwasher is running, you're doing what the owners manual instruct you not to do. Two contradicting statements. I suggest that you ask LG. Personally, I would lift it up as I describe, and shown on LG's website, and should I have the rare need where I had to stop it, i would open the door.

[@Tomquik1]

thank you for your response. I decided to leave it about a half inch below the counter top because it has a clock that shows the remaining cycle left and other indicators that light up and I thought we wouldn’t be getting the full potential or benefit without being able to see whatever information is being displayed. Thanks again and have a blessed day.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You are welcome. Have a great day too.

[@DystrophicEvolution]

Crap, I removed my old dishwasher and the installer didn't use barrier/foil tape on the particle board underneath the laminate counter top! Thank goodness I didn't use the machine very often, but only sparse. I'm thinking I should run a strip of stainless near the top front of the countertop underneath. I should also install a braided (anti-flood) water inlet line and a floor pan to be prudent for a replacement dishwasher, right?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You can also use a thin sheet of plastic and squeeze it in between the top of the dishwasher and the countertop. I cannot advise you on the other suggestions, as I'm not a plumber, but better safe than sorry, right? 😊

[@DystrophicEvolution]

As I rethink the metal barrier strip, yeah, likely bad idea as condensation will surely transfer to the top of the strip where it's not wanted. Your idea with the plastic shield has merit though. Thanks! I should be able to cut some from the old dishwasher tub and glue it to the underside of the countertop. Maybe I'm overly paranoid about water leaks as I know the odds are typically low, but to keep them as low as possible is best.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Or...pull out the dishwasher and add some wide adhesive tape to the underside of the countertop, and let it run down the side of the adjacent cabinets. Locate the steam outlet from the dishwasher and focus on that area in particular.

[@DystrophicEvolution]

A most excellent suggestion as I have a discard cut portion of heavy duty 3M clear wrap when I worked detailing. There's not much left, but should be able to do at least half foot in width where it counts, the laminate edge and particle board strip. The replacement dishwasher is a Kitchenaid with a top door vent. Thanks again for the brainstorming session!

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You're very welcome. The alufoil stuff used for duct work can be used too..

[@victorvek5227]

For front control, maybe. But for top-control, how would this be feasible? The side attachment holes, if lined up with the face-frame of adjacent cabinets, purposefully bumps out the front of the machine proud of the face-frames. If aligned, you cannot see the top controls whilst standing.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

It depends on the specific model. On some dishwashers, the door is not flush with the "corpus" and in there's it is. Always check the installation instructions but I'm quite certain that most dishwashers must be lifted up to the countertop. Also the top controlled.

[@rosieandrade8482]

Why Are The Brackets So Long. Is It For Side Mounting Into Cabinet Fillers? TIA

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Good question, for which I have no answer 🤔 But you're right, they are longer than needed.

[@UTpie23]

I’m installing a new Samsung, and the instructions are completely useless. They should just put a piece of paper on it that says “Figure it Out”. My question is, if I raise the front up an inch or so, does it matter that it’ll be going downhill towards the back?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your question. You'll need to raise it at the back too so the front is vertical. It might have a foot at the back which you can adjust from the front so you don't have to move it in and out. Check to see if you have it. It's right in the middle of the toekick.

[@sandra9269]

In my L-shape kitchen, one leg has from the corner: a 24 cab, the 36'' sink cabinet, a 24'' space for a future dishwasher, and a 12'' cabinet ending 24'' from the next side wall. So that 12'' cab is by itself, screwed to the rail (and also to the floor), but its top is slightly moving in the front... Is it supposed to have a metal bar connecting it to the sink cabinet??

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your question. No it's not. When the countertop is in, it'll be much more rigid. And I you added an island support bracket (or similar), so it's secured to the floor as you mentioned. No problem 😃

[@buckmiles8968]

One question? The dishwasher will not work correctly if it's not level with cabinet doors? Or is it just for looks? I'm not an installer so that's why I'm asking

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Good question, Buck. It's just for visuals.

[@lennyupstateny1850]

Thank you for sharing. Never thought of that.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You are so welcome!

[@highlighthub-rb8if]

Sometimes the dishwasher isnt flush at the top because otherways there is a problem of front panel hitting the dishwasher at the bottom when opening (with fully built in dishwashers). So you need to lower the whole dishwasher to the appropriate maximum height. This happens when the countertop is higher than usual. I think there is no right or wrong, but depends of where you are installing something and for what purpuse...

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I understand what you mean, and yes, for some dishwashers with integrated front and buttons on top of the door, it can be different. However, I guarantee you that 95% of all dishwashers I see are installed incorrectly. If there's a rubber lip seal on top of the dishwasher, it must be raised up under the counters.

[@xuanlam9260]

We extend the dishwasher legs all the way and we still have the gap to the top of the cabinet. Is it okay to put in the side bolts to secure the dishwasher. Will the dishwasher lift up if there is a gap 50mm. It is lifting up when we load at the front at the moment as we have not put in the bolts to the sides cabinet.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You always have to screw the dishwasher into the adjacent cabinets, or into the countertop if it's wood or laminate. If the legs of the dishwasher isn't long enough, you can cut a piece of plywood on which the dishwasher can be standing.

[@xuanlam9260]

@@kitchensbyrannes Do we put the plywood under the dishwasher feet. The plywood may be moved around. We have quite a large gap with the dishwasher leg fully extended.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

A few things can be the reason. Maybe your base cabinets are sitting too high. Maybe a new floor doesn't continue under the dishwasher so the latter is sitting in a "hole". Whatever the reason, I suggest you remove the dishwasher and the cut plywood to build a platform for the dishwasher to stand on so it gets lifted up under the countertop.

[@Prowlgrin]

The previous owner instaled and ikea dishwasher that catches on the base board because its too low. Im trying to figure out if its possible to raise it without taking the whole thing out or not

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Alternatively, you can cut a bit of the toekicks in front of the dishwasher maybe 🤔

[@nidaahmed9864]

So did you fix it on video?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

If you watch the video, you will see that I didn't. Not my kitchen or dishwasher. ☺️👍

[@jenniferchristenson4200]

Omg!!!!! It's working!!!! Tysm!!!!❤❤❤😊😊😂

[@niddechats7757]

thank you for your advice! :)

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You're very welcome 🤗

[@veroniquecloutier7794]

Thank you so much for this! We will be replacing our laminate countertops by quartz soon and this has been stressing me so much, I dont want to see the big gap! My laminate countertops have a "laminated edge" so it hides it but the quartz wont. Thank you for this!

[@MrKickerZz]

This was exactly what led me to this video! 😄 Hope your new kitchen is amazing! Mines almost done!

[@veroniquecloutier7794]

@@MrKickerZz Yes, thank you! Raised the little "feet" at the bottom and adjusted the toe kick plate and the gap is gone :-)

[@ajmerdhaliwal3287]

Surely a freestanding dishwasher doesn't need to be raised?If it's an integrated one then that's different.Do free standing dishwashers even have holes to screw into the carcass??

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thanks for the comment. I believe that any dishwasher, with a very few exemptions, are designed to sit snug under the counter. I've never seen a new dishwasher without the holes for securing it into the adjacent cabinets.

[@jenniferchristenson4200]

I'm trying to pull mine out right now and who ever installed it, didn't finish the tile floor first so one foot is on the tile and the other is on bare wood with a shim. It's been there for God knows how long we've live here for 6 years and it wasn't new when we moved in. I can't get it over the tile and the foot screw seems to be stuck. I can't lift it up even by a half inch due to the counter top. Please help. :(

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I'm sorry to hear that. That's an unfortunate situation. I've experienced the exact same thing once, and you not going to like the solution: countertop off 😱

[@jenniferchristenson4200]

Fortunately I was able to get the foot screws to move. Shheew!!! Tysm for the quick response!!

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Yay 😁 you did it 💪

[@jenniferchristenson4200]

Let's not get to excited....I still have to reattach the electrical wiring... about to do that in a few mins. My back is killing me! 😅

[@kitchensbyrannes]

A strong coffee ☕ and then back at it. Remember to disconnect power for the dishwasher before touching the wires.

[@mrkattm]

Woo, what do you do if you have 1/2 inch overlay doors on a 2 inch face frame cabinet ? There is an inch and half of space so what are you matching it to?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Hmm.....good question. Probably the frame, right? I never really experience the situation you describe as Ikea cabinets are frameless.

[@nikdipetta]

Sean Connery is in his voice bloodline.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I'll take that as a compliment 🙂

[@jericlackett2547]

I can get the dishwasher to the right height, although the sound insulation is going to be a problem. But the real problem is the depth. This is a standard dishwasher (panel ready) and the IKEA cabinets are mounted on the rail correctly. So why is the dishwasher sit proud of the cabinet. It's less that 1/8" but I think it is already flush against the back wall, even without the insulation, so, no where to go...

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your comment and question. It is hard to say the reason, but could it be the suspension rail at the back if you run it all the way through? Most dishwashers are rounded at the back, so maybe that is not the case. Some also have a big black plastic part on the top with the text, "Remove before install." Could that be it?

[@jericlackett2547]

@@kitchensbyrannes no, we left a gap in the rail... I thin it's actually the Kitchen Aid dishwasher and my inexperience. it looks like the cutout is supposed to be 24.5" and our depth is 24 plus the rail, about 24 5/16". I guess I was focused on the width assuming (you know what they say...) the depth would be, you know, standard. I'm thinking of cutting a hole in the drywall and backing it with Masonite...

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Okay 👍 You should have 24" exactly from wall to cabinet front. If the dishwasher requires more, yes, remove the gypsum behind it. That should give you what you are missing in regards to depth.

[@Cad1900]

Excellent video thank you sir!!

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thanks 👍

[@MikeL-vu7jo]

Thanks most people wouldn't notice that detail .

[@kitchensbyrannes]

That's true. Many of my clients confirms this very often.

[@FissionChips]

Why go to the expense of having fully integrated kitchen units and allow someone to bodge the installation and fit in a dishwasher or washing machine that is NOT integrated?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Integrated as.....with a matching door front on it? If so, I can think of several reasons but to me "different people, different taste" is enough.

[@cghrios783]

Please if you install the dishwasher that has handle next to a row of drawers, flush with the cabinet part or flush with the drawers? Thanks

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your question. I'm not sure I fully understand your situation. Do you have an integrated door with a handle on the dishwasher? If so, I would position the handle on the dw door with the handles on the drawers adjacent to it.

[@Vgallo]

Help me assemble my Miele integrated dishwasher

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Mike integrated dishwasher? Voice control?🤔

[@Vgallo]

@@kitchensbyrannes sorry - Miele

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Cannot help you with that, since I don't install dishwashers. I'm sure it came with an installation manual.

[@Vgallo]

@@kitchensbyrannes the diagrams are really confusing. I’ve spoken to building supervisors who often install dishwashers for clients who also agreed the diagrams and instructions are overly convoluted. If you don’t install dishwashers why you making a video about installing them properly?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I made a video showing that the majority of dishwashers are installed wrong. It's not a video showing how to do it. Just highlighting an issue 😊

[@tetsuoshima7385]

Great video, thanks 😊

[@kitchensbyrannes]

My pleasure, thanks 👍

[@realtrax1586]

What to do when there is damage from previous failed attempts to screw the dishwasher into the cabinet resulting in missing chunks of particle board to drill into?

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your question. You will have to remove the dishwasher so you have access to the damaged area with the screw holes. You can fill the holes with wood filler or use some carpenters glue and as many toothpicks as you can possibly press into the holes. Let the glue cure overnight and cut and sand off any protruding bits. Now you will have a solid base for the screws.

[@watcherdude1330]

Ty

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You're very welcome 👍

[@craigslistrro709]

They make a steel bracket made for stone counters that spans the area under the counter and attaches to the sides allows you to screw the DW under the counter..sells at home depot for $15.00.. If its worth doing right, use the brackets designed for stone countertops, and dont go screwing into the sides of your kitchen cabinets... the next DW you buy might not attach that way, so use the right brackets.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for the information. If you have a link for the item you mentioned, please share. I don't install dishwashers, so I am relatively indifferent to how the plumber/contractor will do the job. However, that doesn't stop me from pointing out that most dishwashers I see (still) are not lifted up under the countertop. Also, as described in the installation manual supplied with most modern dishwashers, they have holes inside the door opening to secure the dishwasher into the adjacent panel/cabinets. I agree it is worth doing right, but securing the dishwasher to the side or the top is not better than the other in my opinion, as long as it is positioned correctly.

[@jeanpeng2629]

Most installers do it right by following manual, not feelings or esthetics. The reveal of 1/2 inch required to avoid moisture build up and mold. Adjust your doors to match with dishwasher or plan ahead when installing your cabinets.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I do think that you're incorrect and the lipseal located on top of the dishwasher supports my opinion. There's no way of adjusting the adjacent doors to the dishwasher if the dishwasher door is sitting 1/2" from the counters. However, your dishwasher, your kitchen, your way. That's fine with me.

[@JL-hn6hi]

Who knew! Thanks.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You're welcome. Now you know too.

[@nikdipetta]

@@kitchensbyrannes oh it is! In your next video I need you to say “Suck it Trebec” lol

[@josegonzales0920]

The most important is to install the plumbing properly.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Yes, that's important too.

[@jenjabba6210]

NOT TRUE WITH MINE! THE controls are on the top of the door and there must be space on top to get to the controls.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your comment. I would say: It depends. Not long ago, I saw a dishwasher which was designed to have a 2" gap to the counter but it looked really weird. If your dishwasher has a 30" high front and a rubber lip on top of the dishwasher body, I am certain it is meant to be lifted up to rest against the countertop. But your dishwasher. Your rule. No problem.

[@rosieandrade8482]

That’s The Newest Design. You Can Google It.

[@JohnCashin]

It's because the installation of them is often too complicated and too much bother for what they are worth. Then add to that, if you have a washing machine or washer dryer and you want a dishwasher too, then you have to look at getting a splitter so they can both share the same water and waste pipe, and this is presuming you've got enough space, not everyone does, and all for what, to clean some plates? To be honest, unless you've got a large family and more than a dozen plates to clean each day, I'd say save your money and just clean them in the sink!

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Different people, different strokes. I think that doing the dishes by hand is a great time for conversation but I also enjoy my dishwasher.

[@gregpowers4208]

Thanks!

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You're very welcome.

[@alexzheng9841]

I would really love to find a contractor that has an attitude like you but not cost me an arm and a leg....

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thanks, Alex, I'll take that as a compliment.

[@marijamatic1669]

👍

[@kitchensbyrannes]

👍👍

[@richarddejong1078]

Thanks

[@kitchensbyrannes]

You,re welcome, Richard.

[@Eastvanucks]

@@kitchensbyrannes if it wasn't for you I wouldn't even knew my dishwasher had adjustable legs lol

[@clarkarnold5431]

Wish my problem was dishwasher was 30” tall. My measurements from tile to bottom of countertop is 33 1/4. And all dishwashers these days lowest measurements are 33 1/2 or 33 5/8. I have much bigger problem than you

[@kitchensbyrannes]

What if you remove the feet on the dishwasher?

[@michaelmappin4425]

My dishwasher has been working perfectly for 5 years with no installation complaints.😢 This guy must be stopped. 😂

[@kitchensbyrannes]

The issue mentioned in the video is only about visuals. If you're happy with the way your dishwasher looks, if it's installed "wrong", no objections from my end. ☺️

[@michaelmappin4425]

​@@kitchensbyrannesI was just joshing. I gave a like. 😊

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Ah, I see. Thanks.

[@aemsiw3798]

@@michaelmappin4425 😂

[@josegonzales0920]

And level

[@kitchensbyrannes]

👍

[@jimcognito4631]

Bro, you went and explained how everything is done wrong without explaining how to do it correctly.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

True....which I realized so I made a short video showing how it should be.

[@rickeydawson708]

Mine is sitting correct and every dishwasher I ever installed is too.

[@kitchensbyrannes]

That's good to hear Rickey.

[@sajanim]

So, all that talk, and NO SHOW ???

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thanks. True, you have a point. However, in the video I'm highlighting an issue which are for someone else than me to fix. I never install dishwashers as they are installed after I complete an installation. The purpose of the video is not show how it's done, but to let you know that you'll need to ensure it is done correct.

[@mlc4050]

Ein Angriff der Spülmaschine zerstört mein Zuhause

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Nimm's leicht, Bruder 😆

[@russvegas]

If the buttons are on top you would not want it raised

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Thank you for your comment. If the buttons are on top of the door, yes, you would still raise it up. There's a clearance from the top of the door to the top of the dishwasher box, so it can still be sitting snug under the countertop, aligned with the adjacent doors/drawers.

[@SalettaRocks]

Not sure I trust a do it correct video when the correct language is to do it correctly. Lol

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I had a great day, until now 🤣

[@AntLive29]

This is a non issue

[@kitchensbyrannes]

I'm glad we got that settled 👍

[@MontanaGrizzsky]

Who cares

[@kitchensbyrannes]

Well, I care! But hey, to each their own.