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Chadwilliam1 · 12-28-2008, 09:54 AM

After two years of listening to my pos Americana (made by GE) that came with the house. I finally decided to buy a new one. I could not deal with it any longer. It was my first time putting a dishwasher in. It seemed pretty simple. Taking my old one out was very easy.

Putting the new one in was a little bit harder. Since this one was in actuality bigger (bulkier) It took a little time to get it in. I also made a mistake. My old dishwasher used a 1 1/2" hole through the caninet for the drain,water line and electric. Since You could connect all of those after the dishwasher was in place. The new one had to be connected to the unit and then slid in. So I had to push it then pull the hoses then push some more... I should have drilled another hole so I did not have to fight so hard with it.

I paid 530 for it. It was originally 600 but my friend got me a discount.
I figure there is no reason to go into a diy on how i did it since it was so easy. I just wanted to share. I wish I would have bought one when I first bought the house. Since i bought a fridge and stove. I could have bought the dishwasher and a new micro and got it all in stainless.

I am glad to see that POS American go. I put it up on craigslist for $25. I Sold it with in ten minutes of posting it. It works fine it is just too damn loud.

briansol · 12-29-2008, 06:08 PM

I had an americana at my old condo too.. and you're right its obnoxious, especially when it drained. ack.

nice fit. love your floors

Konstruction · 12-29-2008, 10:57 PM

Bosch FTW !

James · 12-31-2008, 09:11 PM

Buy me one too? Looks good man, I'm not looking forward to putting in a new one whenever I get around to it.

Jeefsilverado · 01-01-2009, 02:59 PM

Speaking of dishwashers whats a good site to compare them on? My Maytag is fucking loud and sounds like its on its way out.

Chadwilliam1 · 01-01-2009, 03:00 PM

Thanks guys

12-28-2008, 09:54 AM	#1
Chadwilliam1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	New dishwasher time. After two years of listening to my pos Americana (made by GE) that came with the house. I finally decided to buy a new one. I could not deal with it any longer. It was my first time putting a dishwasher in. It seemed pretty simple. Taking my old one out was very easy. Putting the new one in was a little bit harder. Since this one was in actuality bigger (bulkier) It took a little time to get it in. I also made a mistake. My old dishwasher used a 1 1/2" hole through the caninet for the drain,water line and electric. Since You could connect all of those after the dishwasher was in place. The new one had to be connected to the unit and then slid in. So I had to push it then pull the hoses then push some more... I should have drilled another hole so I did not have to fight so hard with it. I paid 530 for it. It was originally 600 but my friend got me a discount. I figure there is no reason to go into a diy on how i did it since it was so easy. I just wanted to share. I wish I would have bought one when I first bought the house. Since i bought a fridge and stove. I could have bought the dishwasher and a new micro and got it all in stainless. I am glad to see that POS American go. I put it up on craigslist for $25. I Sold it with in ten minutes of posting it. It works fine it is just too damn loud.

12-29-2008, 06:08 PM	#2
briansol Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central CT Age: 30 Posts: 482 Rep Power: 10	I had an americana at my old condo too.. and you're right its obnoxious, especially when it drained. ack. nice fit. love your floors __________________ 1997 2050sqft Split Level

12-29-2008, 10:57 PM	#3
Konstruction General Contractor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 27 Posts: 249 Rep Power: 4	Bosch FTW ! __________________ Check out my website. www.AllenCreations.net Affordable Creations Construction 2002 Condrey Ridge Dr Richmond, Va 23236 Johnathon Allen 804-980-6310

12-31-2008, 09:11 PM	#4
James Slacking off in the house Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: In IN Posts: 231 Rep Power: 4	Buy me one too? Looks good man, I'm not looking forward to putting in a new one whenever I get around to it. __________________ 1927 2200 sq feet 3 story renovation project. Done Washing Machine - 10.27.07 Windows Install - 02.13.08 (New) Gas Oven - 11.22.08 Needs to be Done Put in the (new) dryer New front freaking door that doesn't leak air right onto the tstat. Uh... Alot more.

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Chadwilliam1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	Thanks guys