How to Add a New Dishwasher to a Kitchen | This Old House

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[@Just_Some_Dad]

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[@BobbyBaloney]

Richard is the best : explains clearly, shows and educate brilliantly

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Buddy had the gangsta snap on those glasses 😂

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Lol

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Plumber by day gangsta by night lol

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I came to the comments section immediately after seeing that 🤣

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Right lmao. Then fuckers snap together loud

[@90qwertys]

@@M-X39462 same 😂😂😂

[@philipscoggins]

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. 👍

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[@jerzsubbie]

Smooth to black, ribbed to white, exactly what I was looking for, thanks!!

[@joblessalex]

jerzsubbie it doesn't matter one bit. It's ac.

[@SamMcWhannel]

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]

You could also follow each wire back to the plug and see which side is the smaller prong. Smaller prong = hot

[@bjornjoseph]

Lol I traced the wire... since right side is hot

[@on4acres]

You can also plug it in to an outlet and use a voltage tester to see which wire is hot.

[@proverbsjohnson7594]

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]

They make portable dishwashers my parents bought one 60 years ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp2QnZ54rqxlhpY

[@Neil-teamBrigade]

This chap has a soothing voice. Could teach me stuff all day long.

[@ChieCarroll]

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]

Remember what the 3 Stooges said, "Who says you have to be smart to be a plumber?"

[@aaronbaraiya3692]

​@@AStanton1966 I love those guys

[@MsCharae23]

Did you do it?

[@SzaboB33]

came here to learn about plumbing, left seeing the coolest glasses ever

[@holeshot1721]

This was a great episode! Im so thankful great people take time to make these videos for us!!

[@Colette_Leroux]

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]

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.

[@Pickle_hat]

Thanks a ton, after this video I installed my new dishwasher myself.

[@88blackandwhite88]

Excellent video. I love seeing demonstrations done the RIGHT way. Well done!

[@lolahunter8851]

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!!!

[@smooveking773]

great tip on the power and smooth side wire being hot

[@TheHoodGuru]

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]

Did you succeed?

[@TheHoodGuru]

@@flat-earther Yes installed a nice Samsung dish washer. No problems since. Easy install.

[@add422123456789]

This video was perfect just what i needed!

[@jej3451]

4:18 cool magnetic glasses.

[@joeyoung2834]

I didn't know they made glasses like that.lol

[@GlitchedPepsi]

4:20

[@jayyoutube8790]

4:20.. Those glasses are pimp

[@kurtvonfricken6829]

You know things are getting real when Richard puts them on.

[@danbasta3677]

I love Ask This Old House! Great, informative tv show.

[@leoc5738]

Good video. Would have been nice to see how to hollow out the cabinet though

[@george-101]

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

[@MsCharae23]

Great informative video! I feel like I could do this myself now.

[@lukecyphers7831]

Thank you so much for telling me about the 3 grey wires on the supplier cord

[@goofyradiodude]

This Old House is still the best. All of the Chip and Jo, Property Bros, and most if not all the HGTV stuff can't hold a candle to T.O.H.

[@shurryma]

This was so well explained. Thank you!

[@73beetle19]

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.

[@athay14]

That was the best video yet for dishwasher install

[@juego414]

very simple and useful explanation. ..thanks. .

[@60swag20]

Carlitos Carlitos T ?

[@noontide1209]

4:23. Boss has magnetic glasses

[@geojor]

excellent educational video, thanks...

[@remwoodz]

Always exceptional instruction/demonstration Richard. Thank you !

[@JV-zd8io]

where did you connect the outlet hose on the dishwasher? And did it come with the outlet hose? TIA

[@Zenjenn9713]

Silly question. Was that part of the counter sawed away to make it fit?

[@bo-bx5hn]

This guy is the real mvp.

[@Legman688]

Is it just me, or did that sink not have a P-trap?

[@madgepins1967]

Yeah, I noticed that too. Weird

[@quartzofcourse]

No vent either, what is going on down there

[@colinjones4686]

Needs a trap with an aav.

[@shannoncrawford9900]

The trap is below the floor

[@rsomes]

Drum trap in basement guaranteed

[@christ9359]

I have an LG washer and dryer. I recognized that jingle immediately lol.

[@larrys5083]

Nice that theirs lots of room under the sink, it’s not usually like that.

[@cestamp]

Of course there's lots of room, look how much they saved by not having a trap in there!

[@iamremy-kl3xm]

Excellent teaching Sir... thank you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤙🏾

[@captainpumpkinhead1512]

I can't believe I'm at the age now where I'm unironically watching This Old House clips! 😂

[@Samew0001]

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.

[@jeanniegibbs202]

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]

How did it go?

[@AStanton1966]

If she didn't answer you, maybe she's under water?

[@dlamarsobotor4573]

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]

Insert plug, I believe. (cause he talked about the polarized plug).

[@Brad1962Fisher]

Why doesn't the sink drain have a water trap for sewer gas?

[@heystarfish100]

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]

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]

It's probably in the basement, just below the floor.

[@erictold]

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]

ok

[@milesdavvis4498]

Awesome tutorial Buddy!! I have a question how much does it cost to install a dishwasher

[@shaneraymer5147]

I may try adding a dishwasher to my kitchen now!

[@AStanton1966]

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]

All current dishwashers are tested at the factory before they are shipped.

[@howifixit6206]

Looping the dishwasher drain hose up, fixed the sewage smell I'n my dish washer. Fixed now!

[@guitar1301]

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]

@@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 KZbin. I’m having one installed next week and now feel like I need to make sure the installer doesn’t do that to it.

[@Mockduck2020]

@@guitar1301 I noticed that too, but Richard is anything but a hack.

[@joshuamartinez2444]

Dang I have had a dishwasher in my mud room since 2013. Still not installed. I’m showing my husband this video

[@spockmcoyissmart961]

Why rush things.

[@bcbock]

Or do it yourself.

[@Suki272]

time: 4:20 I love those snap in the middle glasses.

[@TheBooban]

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?

[@johnny-z]

Why wouldn't you put a P trap on that? Is the sink, DW properly vented? Air gap?

[@tashtant]

I noticed there was not P trap under the sink, is it installed under the floor or was it missing?

[@kylecurkan2825]

Some particularly old houses have a single large P trap for the entire house, that is my guess.

[@2loco]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@@bcbock Their's heat the water. It is supposed to save energy, but it's minor if any.

[@jstnouellette]

incredible glasses

[@dosadoodle]

2:10 - Not the topic of this video, but there's no p-trap on that sink. Is the trap somewhere else in the system? (I'm assuming that wouldn't meet modern code.)

[@modd6r]

No trap on the sink?

[@andifout9034]

So you only put it in the hot water ? No cold water?

[@smoothinfldr6994]

Thank you! This helped me so much!

[@jpay]

5:43 when you go for the fist bump but they're just not feeling it.

[@mikegruber172]

lol

[@-007-2]

i think he was going to point to the electrical box but bailed because she was already on it.

[@c0mputer]

He was just pointing at the outlet saying to plug it in. And Besides, Tommy is the fist bump guy.

[@raisinghopelove140]

I liked this video. Very nice explanation.

[@carlosvitorinodeoliveira5962]

Raising Hope Love

[@matrixisreal2023]

Professional 👍🏼

[@slimsammyone]

Thanks guys!

[@lcaunan]

There is no P trap. Did Richard mention anything about that?

[@TortureBot]

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!!!

[@samanthabaker7823]

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]

Did you succeed? You can connect water lines to existing faucet lines with the 3 way shut off valve Richard used in this video.

[@traviswatson4986]

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

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

I noticed that there's no trap under the sink. Is there one under the floor or something like that?

[@Bremend]

I noticed that too, I have an atmospheric vent instead of a roof vent for mine

[@bcbock]

Presumably the drain pipe terminates in a p-trap to a vented stack in the basement, just like bathtubs, showers, and toilets do.

[@HaloGTMaster94]

Amazing!

[@bl4643]

Wow thank you for this video, seems very easy

[@hojokono]

Probably going to do this as well nice information on video thank you so much

[@tessak5869]

Very helpful! Thank you!!

[@shauntampa]

Would love to see the 4 hour video of this installation.

[@jamietaylor1799]

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]

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.

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

Excellent, thanks for the tutorial.

[@kennyg3192]

One thing I can’t believe unless she has massive back venting. I just did this a whole roughing in Ellicott city Maryland and it was all old copper DWV copper and everything was properly spaced except for one bathroom it did not have a back vent and it was properly spaced between the sink and the toilet, and it was stealing the trap water And we had it left just like that and the ladies sink because we were replacing to existing, it failed because we didn’t have a cheater vent where that 90 is should be a tea with a little scooter vent that goes above the trap level of the flood rim above the top of the drain, so the bottom of the base of sink, you normally want to go up with your cheater vent 2 inches above that line where it ties into the bottom of the sink and it will vent a lot better and if you want to put a garbage dispose on there it’s easier is the trap below the floor?

[@javiery8664]

very professional video good job

[@jensschroder8214]

0:50 In Europe the ferrule is called "compression olive"

[@RobertMullis]

good luck getting some one to work on that LG. Give it a year or two you will be rippig it out.

[@Watch-Me-Now]

Where’s the P-trap for this sink?

[@xxjusxstarxx]

Some old houses have an entire house ptrap instead

[@Watch-Me-Now]

@@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]

@@Watch-Me-Nowthat's a valid point

[@kashfortheking]

That was well done 👍🏾

[@joshreinhofer7116]

A dishwasher must have a gcfi, but must it be a dedicated circuit?

[@johnsmith-sw7ii]

Hey Richard!!! Why didn;t you put a trap on that "trapless" drain????????

[@gregorall9779]

"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".

[@devonstultz4529]

Thanks Kelly! Now make me a samich.

[@chrisnomad]

Hi Richard. I've connected up a second hand dishwasher in a covered outdoor area for my cabin/sleepout. I've connected the water in with a branch off the main water pipe. I've dropped the water out under the deck and into a pipe to drain away. Unfortunately the dishwasher is not cleaning well and I'm assuming this setup is the probably the reason! Would be grateful to know your thoughts?

[@Legman688]

Is the water going in to the dishwasher hot?

[@chrisnomad]

no @@Legman688

[@WencesHernandez]

I do not suggest using a two branch valve. It is better and easier just to buy a "T" fitting after the valve. You would also keep the original purpose of the valve that is to shut the water off at the bottom of the sink and not go outside the house at the main valve.

[@eamon107]

Does it just require hot water, no cold water correct?

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

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?

[@elka5768]

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]

E lka The install instructions that come with machine will tell you where to make the holes.

[@bcbock]

Usually near the bottom of the cabinet. Manual will tell you.

[@elka5768]

@@bcbock unfortunately "used" don't come with manuals

[@Mockduck2020]

As high as possible with a spade bit a little bigger than the fattest part of the drain hose.

[@knipsx]

How much would this kind of install cost

[@kennyg3192]

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

[@charliesliferecorded1891]

How much does it cost to install a dishwasher into an apartment? I'm located in Philadelphia. I planning on asking my landlord if he can add a dishwasher and I will pay for it. We move into the place in September.

[@Chuck59ish]

Dishwasher are handy to have.

[@Maxid1]

And handwashers are dishy to have...

[@Chuck59ish]

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]

656fA@ scarce

[@hughburka7491]

What make was the dishwasher

[@dickreed6987]

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]

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.

[@davidzappulla7744]

You should mention there are two different size dishwasher hoses. Three quarter and half inch so you need the correct sink drain stem.

[@mrcoz1764]

NO you dont the hose end is ajustable to fit

[@Mockduck2020]

Never seem a 1/2” hose.

[@jimmash9353]

This is a great tutorial!

[@bingiroyvlogs7753]

Very informative great job

[@tycobb8621]

He is supplying the dishwasher off of the hot side? Doesn't the dishwasher heat the water anyway?

[@desthepez315]

How much would this cost to have someone come do it for you. On average?

[@leoe.henault]

When you install a dishwasher, it must have a wall outlook. They didn't cover an installation for an outlet, (plug in). That's what I was looking for.

[@bcbock]

It looked like she had a pre-existing outlet, although if it’s old it’s probably questionable because these days you need a dedicated circuit for a dishwasher and one for a disposal if you have one.

[@Mockduck2020]

I’ve installed hardwired dishwashers before.