How Do You Remove A Built-In Dishwasher?
You’re ready to begin your big kitchen remodeling project, but the built-in dishwasher has you stumped: You can’t figure out how to get the thing out! You’ll be relieved to learn it’s not too complicated to remove a dishwasher, and you probably already have all the tools you’ll need. With an hour of elbow grease, you’ll have that built-in dishwasher out of the way, and you’ll be ready for the next stage of your project. Turn off the electrical power that feeds the dishwasher and turn the dishwasher on to verify that the power is off. Stop the water flow to the dishwasher by turning the handle on the hot water shutoff valve, which is located in the cabinet below the kitchen sink. Check that the water is off by turning on the hot water faucet. Remove the two screws that secure the dishwasher to the underside lip of the countertop, above the dishwasher door. Note that some models may have three screws. Slide the built-in dishwasher straight out from its cabinet position until you feel a s
