Dishwasher Install

[Mottie]

It sounds like you've got a good plan in place! Once you remove the cupboard, here's what you can generally expect

1. Safety First: Before you do anything, turn off the power to that socket at your electrical panel (breaker box).Double-check it's off with a non-contact voltage tester.
2. Assess the Situation: Once the cupboard is gone, you'll see how the socket is wired. It might be a simple spur connection coming from another nearby socket, or it could be wired directly back to the electrical panel. Take a few photos for reference if you're unsure.
3. Options for the Socket:
   • Relocate: If the wiring allows, and it's easy to access, you might be able to move the existing socket to a more convenient location for the dishwasher.
   • Replace: You could replace the surface-mounted socket with a recessed one, which would be installed inside the wall for a cleaner look.
   • Remove: If the socket won't be used for anything else, you could remove it entirely. Make sure the wires are capped off safely and tucked away in a junction box.
4. Dishwasher Connection: Dishwashers typically require a dedicated circuit. If the existing socket is on a shared circuit, it's best to have an electrician run a new, dedicated circuit for the dishwasher. They can also handle the socket relocation or removal for you if you're not comfortable with electrical work.

This thread is over 8 years old now. I doubt the OP is still pondering what to do….

 

[securespark]

If he's anything like me, he'll still be pondering it.......!

 

[ericmark]

5 years ago I put it on the counter for now, it is still there, all I ever do in the back kitchen is make beer, so no real push, all food done in front kitchen, back kitchen only really used when we have a BBQ. If we did not already have it, would not have bought it, most dishes washed in full size dishwasher in front kitchen, it still used one tablet per wash, large or small.