I want to replace a 12 year old dishwasher with a new KitchenAid model. The hot and cold PVC pipes from under kitchen sink are blocking a full install. These pipes are not flush against the wall or low enough to sit in the recessed space behind dishwasher.
The dishwasher hoses have been connected and the unit is operational. However, I cannot mount it to the counter since I've lost 4-5 inches of space behind the dishwasher due to these two pipes. A plumber quoted $250 after seeing these photos on line, but not in person. He said I was far from him so he wasn't coming all the way out just to give a quote. Not cool, so I told him I would shop around.
I've made other PVC pipe repairs and feel humbly confident I could reroute these pipes myself in one of two ways after the PVC enters this space using elbow joints:
- run PVC lower along floor and drywall
- or deeper and flush with the wall
Will a plumber be required or is this a DYI project?
Best Answer
Yeah, a handy DIY person could do the re-routing of those hot and cold water line connections. You would have to deal with shutting off the water supply, cutting out all the old stuff and then re-plumbing in with new piping and fittings. Hopefully you get all the parts that you would need in one initial trip to the big box store. Do be aware as you get ready to re-route the pipes as close to the wall and as low as possible you may be faced with that electrical box back there being in the way.
After all that the quote really does not sound so bad considering the nature of today's prices for things. But it is totally doable if you have the gumption and determination to see it through. It may even be the occasion to acquire some new tools!!