How To Install A LG Dishwasher - Step by Step

Watch step-by-step how to install a LG Dishwasher.
The model number in the video is #LDFN4542D. This installation video applies to most (if not all) LG Dishwasher models.
Mike shows you step-by-step how to properly install a #LG #Dishwasher.
Mike has been in the business for over 18 years and is now teaching others about appliances.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:27 Setup of Your Surrounding Area
2:22 Unpackaging your Dishwasher
3:37 What is included in Dishwasher
5:13 Dishwasher Kit Needed and Tools Needed
6:37 Preparing the Dishwasher for Installation
14:10 How To Properly feed the lines through
15:57 Sliding in Dishwasher
17:12 Making the Connections under the sink
22:26 Testing out the Connections
24:20 Leveling the Dishwasher Properly
28:20 Secure the Mounting Bracket
29:45 Secure the Kick Plate
30:54 Outro

[@brain_unlimited]

I've been looking at my unhooked dishwasher for 3 months and I declare "today is the day!" 😂 Thank you for this well explained video 👌🏻

[@TheAppliancePlug]

🤣 Yea sometimes a daunting tasks definitely makes anybody procrastinate. However, I am glad I was able to help you get over that hurdle! Thanks for tuning in!

[@duMaurier15]

LOL!!! I too had my new unhooked dishwasher for 3-4 months before i just installed it last week. I wanted the weather to warm up to not freezing celcuis before snaking my kitchen pipes before installing. I was having problem with my kitchen plumbing backing up into the old DW draining hose.. should be good now.

[@MichaelPatrickPorkins]

This video was the perfect companion while installing my new dishwasher. Thank you so much for your clear instruction and for all of the extra details!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem Michael! Glad you enjoyed the extra details I added in there. Want to give everybody the confidence to do it themselves

[@Derknomicon]

Installed and followed this video step by step and everything worked out perfectly. Very helpful and would recommend others who are installing a dishwasher for the first time to watch this video.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome Derk! Glad I was able to help you out and thanks for the stamp of approval.

[@rollinbrant8950]

The installation instructions that came with our LG dishwasher were very "barebones". This video was extremely helpful in illuminating some of the more mysterious instructions. In addition, there were helpful tips to make the job easier. Thank you so much!!!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem! Thank you for watching my content and leaving such a nice comment! I really appreciate it!

[@eddiepena]

Damn, this guy is a PRO. One can tell the experience that shows of someone who must have done hundreds of these. Thanks!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you so much Eddie. Yes I have about 18 years of experience in the field when it comes to everything appliances especially on the installation side.

[@MechaVivi]

Thank you for this video! I was told it would be over $200 to install this dishwasher and I wasn't able to afford that after buying it, having delivery and haul away. I was able to install this on my own and save some money thanks to you.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome! This is so great to hear! Yes installations can cost a few hundred dollars for sure! If you know how to do it, then why not save the money!

[@ThomasOsaki]

this video helps a lot. home depot wants $190 to do this simple installation.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you Thomas! Glad I was able to save you $190.

[@blessedtotravel5976]

Just installed the LG LDFC2423B and your video really help me get it installed fast and easy. Thank you!

[@winterghaly09]

Who loves the appliance plug! I appreciate your content and simple steps thank you for teaching these easy simple steps on how to uninstall your dishwasher and how to replace it with an LG dishwasher!👍👍👌👌

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I am glad I was able to help you out with your dishwasher! If you have any other video recommendations that would be awesome!

[@do1sd]

I paid for you guys to install it. It's being Delivered tomorrow!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome! We appreciate your support! We’re announcing some great sponsors joining our $25k value giveaway soon.. stay tuned and good luck!

[@mackdenn]

Great job explaining all of the steps, I want to replace my dishwasher and your video tells me I can do it myself. Thanks for your help.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem! Glad I could give you the confidence to do so. If you have any questions while installing it, don't hesitate to ask!

[@JSTX9216]

Perfect video showing how to do this well. Thanks for the tip also with the drain hose as that is something crucial that sometimes one can forget and comes back later to bite you.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem, and yes the drain hose can definitely bite you in the butt later.

[@kellymurakami4962]

This video was great! The pace was a great match to mine. No leaks and running like a champ!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome to hear that Kelly! Thanks for watching my content and I am glad you like how I teach!

[@christinepinder5676]

Thank you for the great video! Was able to set up my dishwasher with no issues following you!

[@musicallymadmarian7925]

thanks for sharing, we just got a lg dishwasher and had some questions on how to mount it. Learning this has side brackets is our solution.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome! Yea sometimes the side brackets are the way to go! Glad you could get it mounted and working!

[@duMaurier15]

Just bought a LG LDFN3432T Dishwasher. Hope it does the job and lasts a long time. Anyone else been happy with LG appliances?

[@TheAppliancePlug]

I hope everything works out with your new LG dishwasher!

[@duMaurier15]

@@TheAppliancePlug Thanks for the video.. It really helped with installing my dishwasher. Although I stripped the screw to level the dishwasher lol so i have to manually turn the leveler.. The screw is soo soft. Bad engineering in my opinion.

[@imnotgivingyoumyname810]

Mines here tuesday. Im excited.

[@duMaurier15]

@@imnotgivingyoumyname810 Easy to install. Just dont forget to loop your draining hose to prevent any backups. I had to buy a 1 meter extension hose in order to do that. Also I am not happy with the drying.. Even with the extended Dry time my dishes are still wet.

[@paintballer6767]

Great video! What size is the stress relief clamp for the electrical?

[@atiqulny]

Very well explained the steps. You have saved me 150 bucks!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome! Glad to help you out with that huge savings! Hope you enjoy your new dishwasher! Don't hesitate to reach out to me or The Appliance Plug with any questions that come up!

[@groclau]

Thank you sir! I have a team of guys who had no idea how to do this and couldnt figure it out looking at the manual 😂

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are very welcome! I always feel like its easier to learn visually than by the owner's manual. However, the owner's manual is still always great to reference!

[@deanmorrison9017]

This really helped,...they didn't send the power cord or water hose

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Oh no sorry to hear you didn't receive all the necessary accessories. Hopefully you were able to successfully install your dishwasher since your comment! Thanks for the support!

[@deanmorrison9017]

@TheAppliancePlug ya I haven't,...just found out the Grey water hose isn't allowed in Canada,...have to replace it all

[@MissLynn05]

Excelente explicación! Detallada, precisa y profesional. ¿Podrías mostrar una instalación sin triturador de comida por favor? Gracias!!!

[@romanjohnston]

Thank you. Mine went smoothly becase of your through instructions.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome to hear that Roman! Glad everything went according to plan!

[@babyjjnels]

Great video! Explained everything perfectly.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you! Glad you were able to follow along!

[@valobal]

Is it common for dishes to remain wet or have water droplets at the end of a regular cycle when using extra drying and overnight drying? I had a Maytag that left all the dishes, including plastic items that can be used in a dishwasher, very well and dry at the end of the washing cycle.

[@robryan6873]

Thanks for the video. Made my install easy peasy.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Great to hear! Appreciate the support!

[@corymillmier8671]

Great explanation! Thank you!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are welcome! Thanks for tuning in!

[@scottmanley7943]

Great video. Question, I tore out cabinets to fit my new dishwasher. The dishwasher is to the left of my sink. How long does the electric cord and water supply line need to be? Are they standard sizes? What if they are short? Thanks

[@patriceaye1810]

Great video, very clear and detailed, good tips! It made it lot easier to instal my dishwasher today! Thank you so much!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Np problem Patrice! Thank you for the kind words!

[@bearbookmosaicstudio3634]

Excellent explanation and presentation of the work! Thank you so much!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You are very welcome! Thank you tuning into my content! Were you able to get your dishwasher installed successfully?

[@et2flash1]

This video was extremely helpful. Great job, you made my day easy.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem! My job was accomplished! Were you able to complete your installation successfully? Also, thanks for tuning in as well!

[@curtissiwak5349]

Really Appreciate the video, Thank you for posting

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem Curtis! Glad I was able to help you out! Were you able to install your dishwasher successfully?

[@mikemahler8894]

What if you have a tight fit with sink on the left and your sink cabinet has a full drawer on the bottom. I can't get drill that hole according to the template because it will hit the drawer. Thoughts on this? Ths LG is replacing a Bosch that fit fine, and it may be worth noting that the drain tube on the Bosch was thin, like the one inside the bigger one on the LG. Appreciate the guidance.

[@marypham2234]

Thanks , good work!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you!

[@adityaprabhune]

Great video. I have this exact dishwasher so appreciate all the tips. Can you also do an install video for the LG washtower?

[@Astro78196]

Thank you very good instructions

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem Astro! Glad you enjoyed my content! Were you able to successfully install your dishwasher?

[@imnotgivingyoumyname810]

Highly recommend wrapping those wires in electrical tape so dust can't collect inside the carriages.

[@josephjolly1936]

Great video, thanks for all the information.👍

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem Joseph! Thank you for checking out my channel!

[@soga77]

Thank you sir you made it a breeze for me to install had everything ready before it showed up and when it did took no time to have it up and running

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome! So glad to hear you were able to do it so easily and successful!

[@charley2004]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@TheAppliancePlug]

No problem! You are welcome!

[@orakelgottes]

Very helpful video .. thank you !!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You're welcome!

[@arejas7687]

Great video, though, I was wondering, how would one cover the gaps left on the sides between the dishwasher and the other cabinets?

[@TheInspector911]

ya, the rubber things are no where near thick enough

[@drew1055th]

Awesome video man!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you Drew!

[@fadisalem6469]

Great job

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you!

[@tonybeasley8351]

Excellent video. I had a hard time finding the mounting brackets. Found them in the silverware basket. Also my install kit did not have color coded wires. I went to my local DIY center for answers.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you for tuning into my channel Tony! Sounds like you were able to successfully install your dishwasher even with a few hiccups.

[@RaiderNation86]

Question, is there anything special about the electrical wall socket or is it just standard? For example I have butcher block contertops and right abover there is a plug-in. Can I just plug my dishwasher into that plug-in?

[@joesphreiley7757]

Great video young man, nicely done.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you so much Joseph! Were you able to successfully install your dishwasher?

[@caseycohen8407]

Great video.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thanks Casey and thank you for the sub! Do you have any specific video requests or topics you'd like me to dive into next?

[@andiman45]

if you have a DW with controls on the top of the door are they suppose to be accessible or must you open door to access?? Asking for sister

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Depends but most of the time you will have to open door if it's top control to select the cycle and to start it.

[@aquiink]

Very good video

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you so much! Were you able to get your LG dishwasher installed?

[@inspirationalspirit6739]

Is that 1inch hole to pass the lines through?

[@fco.antonioaguirre5583]

The water supply is on Hot or cold water?

[@ajg2558]

You do nice work!! Thank you for posting this , Hugh help

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Any time!

[@TheInspector911]

Where did you magically get the brackets from?????????????

[@One-Day-After-Another]

this is the exact dishwasher I'm going to buy...but in white... I'm so paranoid to do things like this on my own....especially dealing with plumbing, leveling...adjusting... etc.... This makes it look doable...I've followed videos before but almost always run into something that stumps me...There's nothing special about my layout... I think everything is standard...

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Thank you for visiting my channel! This video should work you step-by-step and give you the confidence to install it yourself. If you have any questions just message us!

[@Tools_Tips_How-to]

Thank you I'm looking at a LG dishwasher. And never installed one.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Well, hopefully this is the only video you need to help you install your LG dishwasher!

[@Tools_Tips_How-to]

I watched the video, thumbed through the manual. I never had a dishwasher before moving into my rental 2yrs ago, it wasn't working right and was over 14yrs old So I replaced it with a open box model.

[@franzojascastro4137]

Bro, check the levelling.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

I did Franz, thanks for your concern!

[@425djj]

Do you have to turn machine on its back or is that just for the video presentation? The front feet seem impossible to turn once it is installed.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

You don't have to necessarily put it on its back but it does make it easier. Also, I highly recommend you adjust the feet to a degree prior to pushing the unit in.

[@rudyt1266]

Great video bro! Just installed my LG dishwasher today! Eres cabron bro

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Awesome! Thanks for tuning in!

[@TuLegitamate]

Can’t get the back leg to move down or up!

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Are you trying to move the back leg while the dishwasher is pushed into your setup?

[@Kris123x]

The manual says not to flip the wash and connect it underneath instead. This video contradicts the instructions in that place 7:52

[@ThomasOsaki]

just one issue I encountered with my installation: those legs were installed at the factory super tight. I could not make the front ones or the back one move freely without dislodging them first using hex bit. the back one was on super tight from the factory. you definitely want to check the legs first before installing in the cabinet because you will not be able to adjust the height if the legs are on super tight.

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Yes Thomas I 100% agree to loosen legs before pushing it into place. Those legs can be tight.

[@mesabman]

How to install an LG dishwasher....

[@Henry-USA]

BUYER BEWARE -- After 1.5 year, Dishwasher control panel fails and you WILL have a $800 rock. It WILL start bugging out, goes blank, and does not finishing washing cycle. Or sometimes the lights just go on a fritz before it dies for the day. I saw many reviews stating the same issue. LG is clever though!! LG says their warranty is only 1 year -- so because I'm over by 4 months, they will not pay for labor on the warranty. My dishwasher was $800 and the labor to repair will be $650 because it's "outside the 1 year labor" by 4 months. I also had to call LG twice to even talk to anyone. The first time I called LG customer service, the LG rep FELL ASLEEP during the call. This is LG customer service experience that you can expect if you buy LG. I bet if I opened up this dishwasher, it will be cheaply-glued with poor parts inside. BUYER BEWARE !! $800 rock in your kitchen.

[@rodneywright4344]

Are you saying all LG dishwashers are garbage or just the style you bought? Do you mind posting the style and model # of the dishwasher you bought?

[@TheAppliancePlug]

Sometimes no matter the brand or if its a dishwasher, refrigerator or laundry pair it can just go out on you. Sucks when it happens. Sorry to hear