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Last update on April 16, 2026

Reviewed in April 2026
The Hot Water People responded to my online inquiry to install a dishwasher immediately. We scheduled the estimate, and the plumber was very knowlegeable, arrived on time to install it, and completed the work impeccably! It was a pleasure working with them after the experience I had with...
The Hot Water People
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Reviewed in May 2025
Installation was completed as scheduled and done professionally.
East Coast Alarms Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2023
Lanell was wonderful. Even prior to reaching my home Lanell was communicative and clear regarding his arrival time. From notes I had provided he had some idea of what my issue could be, but didn’t pressure me. When he arrived and we did the diagnostic, the dishwasher was fine. it was actually...
Gifted Appliance Repair LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Alberto was very knowledgeable. He was professional and courteous. Disconnected and took away old dishwashers and installed new one. He also cleaned up afterwards. Great example of your company standards.
Rainaldi Plumbing, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2022
Gentleman who installed the appliance did a good job but left a bit more for me to clean up than I'd hoped for
Mel Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in September 2021
Poor communication, slow response time, Had quartz counters installed, cabinets/dishwasher damaged during install. The quartz we chose is easily stained, so unsure about the quality. The sink is poor quality also.
Kitchen & Stone Design
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Reviewed in April 2021
Punctual, and did a nice neat installation
Central Florida Skylights, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2020
Purchased basic dishwasher for $325. Called when after I installed it would not pump water. Technician and internet helped determined that you may have to pour a half gallon of water in to lubricate seals. Once done worked great. I have purchased at least 10 appliances from Topline and always...
Topline Appliance
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Reviewed in January 2020
I took two other bids for installing my dishwasher & Boots on the Ground was the cheapest. Keith did an excellent job.
Boots On The Ground Helping Hands, LLC
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Dishwasher Installation FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, a dishwasher needs an air gap to prevent backflow. Additionally, in many locations, air gaps or another measure to prevent backflow are required for building code compliance. There are alternatives to an air gap, like a Studor vent or a loop and trap design, but an air gap is the simplest and most popular solution.

The drain pump will naturally make a standard operational and draining sound several times throughout your dishwasher cycle. If you hear abnormally loud sounds like scraping, grinding, or clicking, you may have food debris or a piece of glass stuck in your drain filter. Avoid dishwasher repair by always scraping food off your dishes and loading the racks correctly.

You can repair minor damage to a dishwasher drain hose with tape designed to handle moisture but it’s probably better to simply replace it. Dishwasher hoses are inexpensive items that, although they require some muscle to change, are best swapped out. You don’t want to find your kitchen has flooded because of a faulty part that usually costs between $10 and $30.

If the dishwasher is in working condition, start and run a complete cycle with nothing inside. Let it drain and sit overnight before removing the hoses. In theory, it should effectively drain. You may find residual water in the hoses, but you can plug them. If the dishwasher breaks down midcycle it can sometimes be full of water. You’ll need to manually remove the water with a plastic cup before removing the dishwasher.

Your dishwasher drain hose may have a clog if your dishwasher is full of water, your dishes aren’t getting cleaned, or water takes a long time to discharge into the garbage disposal.

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