How Do You Install A Dishwasher Drain?
When installing a dishwasher, you need to know where it will drain. There are several important things to keep in mind when installing the dishwasher drain to keep drain water from backing up into the dishwasher. Here’s how to install a dishwasher drain so your dishes get clean and stay that way. Plan the placement of the drain before you install the dishwasher if you can. The manufacturer will list where the drain must be in the installation instructions so the dishwasher pump drain operates correctly. Attach the drain to the bottom of the dishwasher following the manufacturer’s directions, unless this was done at the factory for you. If your dishwasher did not come with a drain hose, one can be purchased at your local home improvement center. Route the drain through the cabinet by drilling a hole in the side of the cabinet just slightly larger than the drain line end. Install the drain no higher than what is recommended in the directions, or you could have drain water backing up into
