Dishwasher Water Supply Through Floor

To avoid scratching the floor lift slightly as you pull the dishwasher out of the cabinet.

Dishwasher water supply through floor.

Grab a towel or mop and soak up any visible water on your floor. This might mean pulling the unit out from under the counter so you can get any water that has pooled beneath the dishwasher itself. Tape the hose down to the floor with electrical tape. The moment you notice your dishwasher is or has leaked make sure to first turn off the dishwasher.

If you see water in the dishwasher when you are not using it check the water inlet valve for faults. 3 drill another 1 inch hole 6 inches below the hole for the hose to feed the copper tubing water supply line at the back of the. Connect the drain hose according to manufacturer s instructions. Connect the water supply line to the 90 degree fitting using pliers to ensure a tight fit.

This will force water out of your dishwasher and on to your floor. The float switch is usually a plastic disc or cone that is attached to the floor of the dishwasher and is able to move up and down a few centimeters. If this valve is faulty the dishwasher can fill with water and overflow onto the floor. Drill the hole for the dishwasher drain hose at this location.

Then get on the floor to connect lines to the dishwasher. To add a circuit cable drill a hole down through the floor into the basement or crawlspace. Carefully slide the dishwasher into place. Leave about six feet of cable sticking through the hole by the dishwasher.

Replace the dishwasher s front panel. When enough water has filled the dishwasher the rising float switch is supposed to tell the dishwasher to stop the water flow. You may be experiencing problems with the drain itself or the float valve isn t sealing properly. The dishwasher is supplied with water from the water inlet valve.

Your unit may be taking in more water than it should and not draining properly. Connect the water supply line to the dishwasher. The float switch is stuck or broken. Then install 12 awg cable from the dishwasher space to the service panel.

This valve can malfunction and fill the dishwasher with water when not in use. Tip the dishwasher upright and slide it into its space. Turn on the water supply inspect for leaks and tighten connections if necessary. Adjust the leveling legs with a wrench until the dishwasher is perfectly level.

Extend the stainless steel braided water supply hose from the sink cabinet out to the dishwasher.