Removing an old dishwasher

Mrs.Curtin to be

I was wondering, I've an integrated dishwasher in my kitchen but I never used it. So I want to get it taken out, would it be easy to put my washing machine in its place? It would fit measurements wise. And who would I need to do it a plumber or a handy man?

Totally clueless about these things so sorry if it's a stupid question. I used to have an integrated fridge be side the dishwasher so I was going to put my dryer there, and it was be really convenient if I could have the washing machine right beside the dryer. But if it'll be really awkward/expensive I won't bother

Thanks in advance

tcif

Unless there's anything unusual in your setup, it should be straightforward enough.

The dishwasher should have the necessary plumbing behind it i.e. water in, waste water pipe out. Don't forget to turn off your water supply before disconnecting the dishwasher and keep a few towels handy to mop up whatever spills out of the pipe.

If you have a kickboard/plinth running under the dishwasher, which is usual for integrated, then that'll have to come off and someone handy to shorten it would be good, as you'll probably want to put it back either side and still want it to look good. Otherwise there are usually a few screws attaching the press door to the dishwasher door and a few more attaching the dishwasher to the underside of the kitchen countertop. If whatever flooring you have (wood/tiles) doesn't run under the dishwasher then you can adjust the legs to lower it a little so it slides out. Do a google, it's not complicated. If you google your dishwasher model you might even find the installation manual which will tell you exactly where the screws are.

I would say handyman, or even helpful neighbour strong enough to manhandle the washing machine as that's the heavy lifting end, but I don't think you need pay plumbers rates for this one.

coylemj

I'd add on the electrical connection...

The existing connection is most likely a spur if the dishwasher is an integrated model. A spur involves a direct connection not involving a plug and socket, you'd typically see them with permanently mounted electrical heaters, picture below.



The panel in the middle contains the fuse, it's designed to be popped out using a screwdriver

The washing machine probably has a plug so you have a choice.... either replace the existing spur with a socket and plug in the washing machine, or snip the plug off the washing machine power cord, trim the wires and connect it to the spur.

colm_mcm

I've only ever fitted 3 integrated dishwashers, but they all had normal plugs