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Dishwashers were a beautiful invention, without which many of us today might have gone ahead and began to use paper cups and plates. They’re so convenient, and they cut the work by half.
Yet, they’re surprisingly tricky to install. Anyone who has done so or attempted to will attest to this claim.
That is why you should get a licenced professional to do it for you; even your insurance provider will agree to that. And it’s not just because they are delicate machines – and not to mention very expensive. This advice is particularly crucial if you’re a bit low on cash.
There are plenty of reasons why you should let a professional plumber take care of that stuff. Below, we listed five of those reasons and elaborated on why you should follow through with our advice.

 

1- Installing one is very technical and complex work:

When you get a new pet, you need to make sure that you have the proper environment: cage, food, toys, etc.
Similarly, a new dishwasher might not fit into every space, and you might be required to make a few tweaks to the area. These tweaks could be something like adding a new connection or altering old ones in some way to allow for the dishwasher to function seamlessly. It is that stuff that demands skill, expertise, and knowledge. Furthermore, some specific codes and regulations must be adhered to when performing such plumbing actions – that laypeople may be unaware of.
So, the best bet for such ministrations is a professional plumber rather than an ordinary layman. With professional installation, you can avoid ending up with a leaky dishwasher, which means a lot of water gets wasted and damaged surrounding areas. It also means you get to experience the dishwasher at its maximum capacity and make do of its full range of functions.

 

2- Insurance might not agree to cover the damage:

It’s unlikely that insurance will cover a dishwasher (if it does, then good for you, and please tell us how you got it). However, insurance does cover electrical and water damage.
Improper installation may result in a damaged plumbing system or the electricity lines in the house. It is highly possible, specifically if there was a need to alter either of these during installation.
Now, suppose insurance company representatives figure out the cause behind the damage. In that case, they may find an opportunity to argue on your part to avoid having to pay for the loss.
On a different note, there is a sort of insurance over the dishwasher – the company’s warranty. But, if the installation was incorrect in the first place, even if the machine is still under contract, they won’t agree to pay for the damage.
Hiring a professional reduces the risk of such damages by a vast degree, so you’re better off investing in one.

 

3- It’s messy, too:

It’s messy with the pipes, the electricity, the various parts, and the tests runs and all that. I mean, it’s not that messy, but there will be a lot of cleaning up to do after the task is complete.
On your own, you’ll have to do the added cleaning up as well as the installation – which is tiring enough on its own.
On the other hand, when you hire a plumber to do it for you, they’ll even clean up after themselves, so you won’t have to worry about all that work.

 

4- Avoid a leaky dishwasher:

There are so many steps to successfully install a dishwasher and many opportunities to make a mistake. The most common consequence of that is a leaky dishwasher. As we said before, that’s not good for the long run because it is a waste of water and can potentially damage the surrounding area. There’s also a high risk of increased pest activity due to standing water and moss or fungus growth – in the kitchen.

 

5- Avoid causing damage to the machine:

A big scare involved with installing a dishwasher on your own is if you damage it. An improperly installed one will not function well. It may eventually malfunction or have tiny leaks that you won’t even be aware of until the issue becomes too big. Or maybe, there will be damage to both the machine and the water lines.
Hire a plumber to do the job for you. For high-quality plumbing services in the Gold Coast, contact Ace Plumbers at 07 5725 5138.

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