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The big thing it hard wired or does it have a regular plug? If there is visible plug unplug it. If you are unsure or it's hardwired you need to first turn off the breaker switch for it. Try and turn it on to make sure you have the electric disconnected before proceeding any further.
If it's connected under the sink for the drain disconnect that, usually just a clamp. If there is no regular plug to unplug you ebbed remove the bottom exterior panel, you should see a type of wire used to wire receptacles going into a box. You need to take the cover off off that box and disconnect the wiring and completely free the wire the box. If you do not see such wire skip this for the moment.
Open the washer and on the top insider there will bracket screwed to the underside of the countertop. Remove the screws. Try pulling it out but don't try and force anything. If it doesn't move check the inside of the washer sides where the door goes to see if any screws were used to attach it to the cabinets on either side. They may be covered by rubber plug. Try moving it out again but once again if it moves and gets hung up don't force it. At this point if you have removed the screws from the top and sides it should come out freely. If the hose is connected to adjacent sink you will probably need to feed some into the hole.
Once you have it completely out of the do quick look behind it but it should only be the hose left to feed completely through the hole.
Of course there is other ways the hose/wiring may be connected but these directions generally apply to any dishwasher even if the connections vary slightly.
You need to get cap for where the drain went. If it was hardwired you will need to figure out what you need to do with the wire. It may go to junction box, if so take off the plate, disconnect inside and completely remove it. Wire nut and tape the ends inside the box and replace the plate. If it goes directly to the panel or you can't find where it goes wire nut and tape the ends and you'll need to get an electrician at this point. Optionally you may want to research installing receptacle box which solves the problem and is functional
The breaker may be dedicated to the dishwasher, if so just leave it off.
Dishwashers are very light and not too difficult to move even with one person. If it wasn't for the bulk the average person could probably just pick it up. Clothes washers on the other hand are very heavy because they have weights and other hardware used to dampen any off balance loads. Many of them literally have hunks of concrete inside.
Dishwashers are very light and not too difficult to move even with one person. If it wasn't for the bulk the average person could probably just pick it up. Clothes washers on the other hand are very heavy because they have weights and other hardware used to dampen any off balance loads. Many of them literally have hunks of concrete inside.
I guess you are not a petite female like I am. What is lightweight for you is heavy for me. There is no way I could maneuver it into my car to take to the dump.
I guess you are not a petite female like I am. What is lightweight for you is heavy for me. There is no way I could maneuver it into my car to take to the dump.
Even a manly man () like myself is going to have difficulty moving it any distance or into car because of it's size. It's bulky and awkward to move. Sliding it out from under the cabinet is something anyone should be able to do, even two lightweight women should be able to move it the rest of the way.
Well, as far as moving it, you use this new invention called "wheels". As far as I'm concerned every homeowner needs a two wheel dolly and a four wheel furniture dolly.
I guess you are not a petite female like I am. What is lightweight for you is heavy for me. There is no way I could maneuver it into my car to take to the dump.
You actually could, most likely. The question would be “is it worth it” a couple hundred bucks for a handyman to yank it out and take it off to sell it might be better in some cases though. With the “retired” in the OP’s name, that could be the case as well.
You actually could, most likely. The question would be “is it worth it” a couple hundred bucks for a handyman to yank it out and take it off to sell it might be better in some cases though. With the “retired” in the OP’s name, that could be the case as well.
To me, yes it is worth it. I'm a 110lb female. I live on the 2nd floor as well.
I do a lot of DIY myself but this is one thing I would rather pay for.
Thanks for all the replies folks. I think I'll hunt down a handyman for the job.
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There is no way I could maneuver it into my car to take to the dump.
) like myself is going to have difficulty moving it any distance or into car because of it's size. It's bulky and awkward to move. Sliding it out from under the cabinet is something anyone should be able to do, even two lightweight women should be able to move it the rest of the way.
