Thank you! That makes sense.
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Dishwasher wiring- Hardwire vs plug?
- Thread starter Itsjustdirt
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I just did mine! Like, literally, finished 2 hours ago. The old one was hardwire, and the new one has the ability to be hardwired, so just didn't use the power cord that came with it.Ok folks, this is a timely thread for me as I am waiting on a delivery of a new dishwasher to replace our approximately 10 year old one. It currently is hard wired and after reading this thread I think I’d like to add a plug and a receptical.
What specifically do you all recommend?
For a box?
For an outlet?
Links and photos would really be appreciated!
Like someone said up thread, I thought about an outlet box for a couple minutes but figured it I'd just do the hardwire again and be done with it. The only difference between this one and my old dishwasher is that it actually has a junction box.
I'd give you a picture but all it will show is a new dishwasher in the island!
Meursault74
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I installed mine about 6 years ago and hardwired it. The DW has a junction box. The previous one was hardwired so that's why I did it that way. It never occurred to me to put a receptacle and plug it in at the time. That being said, next time (which I hope is a long time from now), when I need to replace it I'll put a plug on it and install a receptacle in the adjacent cabinet. Would make it easy to de-energize without trying breakers. Luckily, I can see the DW from the breaker panel.I just did mine! Like, literally, finished 2 hours ago. The old one was hardwire, and the new one has the ability to be hardwired, so just didn't use the power cord that came with it.
Like someone said up thread, I thought about an outlet box for a couple minutes but figured it I'd just do the hardwire again and be done with it. The only difference between this one and my old dishwasher is that it actually has a junction box.
I'd give you a picture but all it will show is a new dishwasher in the island!
gahrajmahal
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Wow, thanks all for the quick response! The last few I’ve done ( not all mine) I’ve hardwired through a switch but no dedicated gfci. New dishwashers are so low to the floor now, at least in my house it’s really difficult to hardwire and get your head down low enough to see what you’re working on.
Sparky 1971, thanks for the links and others for agreeing basically that it only needs a simple surface mount box and outlet installed. I guess the only other question would be regarding the plug that comes from the dishwasher. I assume a minimum 14 ga. because that is what the romex is coming from the wall. It would be convenient to drill a hole in the side of the cabinet, pass the plug through it from the dishwasher side and pull it snug. Then as you push the dishwasher into the hole, take up the slack pulling it into the cabinet. Once the dishwasher is in completely in, the cord would be plugged into the switched outlet and the excess pushed back into the dishwasher cavity. I usually have to do a similar thing with the drain hose from the dishwasher.
Now I just hope the new one gets delivered tomorrow.
Sparky 1971, thanks for the links and others for agreeing basically that it only needs a simple surface mount box and outlet installed. I guess the only other question would be regarding the plug that comes from the dishwasher. I assume a minimum 14 ga. because that is what the romex is coming from the wall. It would be convenient to drill a hole in the side of the cabinet, pass the plug through it from the dishwasher side and pull it snug. Then as you push the dishwasher into the hole, take up the slack pulling it into the cabinet. Once the dishwasher is in completely in, the cord would be plugged into the switched outlet and the excess pushed back into the dishwasher cavity. I usually have to do a similar thing with the drain hose from the dishwasher.
Now I just hope the new one gets delivered tomorrow.
Me too; my breaker panel is about 15 feet away in the adjacent laundry room and in clear sight of the dishwasher.I installed mine about 6 years ago and hardwired it. The DW has a junction box. The previous one was hardwired so that's why I did it that way. It never occurred to me to put a receptacle and plug it in at the time. That being said, next time (which I hope is a long time from now), when I need to replace it I'll put a plug on it and install a receptacle in the adjacent cabinet. Would make it easy to de-energize without trying breakers. Luckily, I can see the DW from the breaker panel.