Installing Integrated Dishwasher

[BDEE]

I need to replace my integrated dishwasher.

Install prices are around £115, which is considerable in comparison to the cost of the machine. Looking at a Hotpoint Hydrofroce H8I - They seem to be very quiet, which is what I am looking for along with a delay start function.

Am I missing anything, or is it not just a case of unscrew the facia, screw facia onto new machine. Slide out old machine, disconnect water and electirc, connect water an electic to new machine?

I am perfectly capable of doing the above, but is there something I am missing which makes this a £115 job which I need to consider?

Thanks

 

[BDEE]

No it’s an old random kitchen, standard size washer.

I think I’ll just give it a go and if it all goes wrong I’m sure I can get a plumber to do it cheaper than £115

 

[BDEE]

Seems to be the going rate as both curry’s and the local electronics shop have quoted me the same price.

 

[BDEE]

Well this has been fun....

Seems that the entire kitchen was built around the incumbent washer being in situ. Couldn't get the legs to retract as they were wedged in at the back, so had to cut them off with a hacksaw from underneath to get it out due to the floor being a lower level (dishwasher on the floorboards vs the tiles and layer of plywood in front of it.

Thought that would be the end of it, but had to drill through the kitchen unit next to it, where the power socket was oddly placed for it, as the new one has a moulded plug vs the old one which didn't.

I haven't been able to plumb it in because the new machine has a leak stop thing which attaches to the water inlet, however it is so big and chunky it won't fit where the pipework is due to the stop tap being in the way. So I need an extension pipe for that.

And as expected the fixings for the back of the facia are in different places - This was 99% going to be the case. There should probably be an ISO for that.

I can't help but think if I had paid for an install that they would probably have packed up and said "non standard, not doing it" and left me to it anyway.

So no machine until I get my extension pipe, but I'll get there. Wish I had just replaced with a free standing though When it is finished I will likely be pleased not to have spent the £110. It's only been about an hours work.