expired Posted by bxgirl • Jan 26, 2023
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expired Posted by bxgirl • Jan 26, 2023
Jan 26, 2023 2:25 PM
Whirlpool Dishwasher Stainless Steel $370. F/S from Costco. YMMV
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not-included Dishwasher Installation
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I disassembled my mother-in-law's dishwasher many years ago to find the cause of death was plastic straw.
I appreciate the filter since this house has a septic tank. I've replaced miscellaneous interior plastic parts over the more recent years, and the utensil basket has zip ties on it, but this thing has been a workhorse. We don't use heated dry, but do use citric acid for cleaning. The fill hose failed in 2022 - for many people, that would have been a death sentence.
This is true, and makes selecting dishwashers challenging. Luckily costco has... at least 1 model that has it.
But I think the main reason so few models have food grinders is Energy Star and Noise rating marketing.
Hard-wire is not a big deal at all (2 wires and a ground to connect to the dishwasher), but the installers aren't electricians so I guess there is some liability there.
Hard-wire is not a big deal at all (2 wires and a ground to connect to the dishwasher), but the installers aren't electricians so I guess there is some liability there.
NEC has an exception permitting hard-wiring for dishwashers specifically labeled as double-insulated, but the default requirement is an outlet and plug. Local code increasingly requires a plug for everything, and home inspectors will flag hardwired appliances regardless of age or code.
Also, you'll need an air gap. If you don't have a punch-out in your sink, they won't install.
Of course, unlicensed handymen will do just about anything.
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NEC has an exception permitting hard-wiring for dishwashers specifically labeled as double-insulated, but the default requirement is an outlet and plug. Local code increasingly requires a plug for everything, and home inspectors will flag hardwired appliances regardless of age or code.
Also, you'll need an air gap. If you don't have a punch-out in your sink, they won't install.
Of course, unlicensed handymen will do just about anything.
My point was that, the install is no longer free if your dishwasher is hardwired. If they show up and see that it doesn't have an outlet than they are just going to leave everything there and you will need to schedule install with an electrician.
Alternatively, you can just install it yourself (hardwire it and hook up water line, etc.).
This is just a PSA to check your current setup before scheduling anything otherwise you may have delays and extra costs associated with the "free delivery and install".
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