If you're buying a new dishwasher, now's the time to plan for the installation. If you've decided to install the dishwasher by yourself, you need to rethink that decision. Installing a dishwasher by yourself can lead to a lot of mistakes. Unfortunately, when you make mistakes installing your dishwasher you can create extra work for yourself. You might even need to hire a plumber to fix those mistakes. Before you install a dishwasher by yourself, read the list provided below. Here are four mistakes you can avoid when you hire a plumber to install your dishwasher. 

Wrong Measurements 

When you install a dishwasher, you need to start with the right measurements. Getting the measurements wrong means your dishwasher won't fit right. If that happens, you'll need to return the dishwasher for the right size. Not only that, but if you don't measure the drain line right, your dishwasher won't work properly. That means you could end up with dirty dishes, even after you install a new dishwasher. Avoid the problems, Hire a plumber to install your new dishwasher. 

Improper Drain Tubing

If you want to install your dishwasher as a DIY project, now's the time to think about the drain tubing. If you install the drain tubing wrong, you could end up with gray water in your sink. That's because drain tubing keeps the water flowing from the dishwasher. If the tubing is wrong, water can't drain properly. That means it will back up into the sink instead. You can avoid gray water backups by hiring a plumber to install your dishwasher. 

No Hot Water Access

When it comes to installing your dishwasher, you can't forget about the hot water. Attaching your dishwasher to the cold water connection will result in a cold water wash. For your dishwasher to work right, you need to attach the hoses to the hot water connection. If you're not sure how to do that, call a plumber right away. They'll make sure your dishwasher gets connected to the hot water. 

Unsafe Junction Box

If you've decided to install your dishwasher on your own, it's time to think about the electrical wiring. Once you install your dishwasher it needs to get connected to the junction box. To avoid the risk of electrical fires, the wires need to get attached inside the junction box. Before you work with electrical wires, hire a plumber to install your dishwasher.

Contact a plumber to learn more. 

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