Supply and drain
A dishwasher requires a hot water supply, a drain connection and power. We use braided stainless supply lines rather than rubber, and replace old saddle valves, which pierce the pipe and fail without warning. Fridge water lines get a proper valve and a copper or braided line, not thin plastic tubing that cracks. Washing machines get new burst-resistant hoses and, where space allows, a single-lever shut-off box.
High loop
A dishwasher drain hose must rise to the underside of the counter before it drops to the sink drain or disposal. Without that loop, water from a clogged sink can siphon back into the dishwasher. Some installers skip it; we never do. If your machine smells, or has standing water after a cycle, a missing loop is one of the first things we check.
Shutoffs
- Every appliance should have its own valve you can reach without moving the appliance.
- Quarter-turn ball valves are easier to close than old multi-turn stops.
- A water leak sensor on the floor behind each appliance is cheap and loud.
- Automatic shut-off valves may close the main if a sensor trips.
- Shut water and power.
- Connect the supply with a new valve.
- Route the drain with a high loop.
- Run a cycle and check for drips.
Signs you need this in your house
- New dishwasher
- Leak under the door
- Water left in the tub
- Old supply line
Questions people ask us
Do you install the dishwasher itself?
We handle the water and drain connections. Electrical hookups should follow the manufacturer's instructions or be done by an electrician.
Can you run a line for a new fridge?
Yes, from the nearest cold line, with a valve in an accessible spot.