If you are looking for a dishwasher and find a great deal, you may be tempted to try to install the dishwasher yourself.

But remember that L&M Plumbing can safely install your dishwasher anywhere in the Allentown, PA, region. With the combination of incoming water, drainage, and electrical service, installing a dishwasher is probably one of those items you should not try to DIY.

Whether you are replacing a broken or aging dishwasher or adding an entirely new one to a kitchen that never had one, there are many things to consider with the installation process.

Common mistakes that are made when replacing an old dishwasher include:

1. Failing to shut off the water supply before beginning work. Just like a toilet, the dishwasher has a water supply that you need to shut off first.
2. Forgetting to buy the dishwasher installation kit. Just like a clothes washer, dishwashers often require a separate installation kit for the water hookup and drain lines.
3. Reusing the old drain line. While you have the dishwasher out, it’s a great time to replace the drain line which often becomes clogged with grease and other matter after years of use. Avoid headaches down the road by taking care of this important piece now.
4. Failing to inspect the water supply lines. A leaky or bent water supply line should be corrected before installing your new dishwasher to help ensure years of future use. Because these fittings can fail over time, it’s a great time to have them checked and replaced if necessary.
5. Not checking for leaks when you are done. You may be so happy that you got everything hooked up that you fail to take the necessary time to ensure the supply and drain lines are properly hooked up and working without any leaks. A leaking dishwasher can easily flood your home and cost you many thousands in repairs.

Hiring a plumber from L&M Plumbing to handle your dishwasher installation can help save you from the stress of planning time to do the installation, let alone worrying about whether you can do it properly. After all, a bad installation can flood your home.

Call (610) 756-3069 to schedule your dishwasher installation from L&M Plumbing. We’d love to help!