A former neighbor in Michigan had a dishwasher leak. It started as a small mess under the sink. Then it turned into a full tear-out. They decided to rebuild the kitchen anyway. It was long overdue. During the demo, they found something shocking. The old two-bowl sink had two separate drain lines. Each line was… Continue reading Dishwasher Leak Exposed a Drain Disaster
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Best Plumbing Layout for Dishwasher, Disposal, and AAV?
Question:I’m setting up a 2″ drain in front of the dishwasher and disposal outlet. Due to other plumbing and HVAC obstructions, I can’t move either of these fixtures. I also need to install an air admittance valve (AAV) and a garbage disposal. I’m unsure which layout is best: the first setup with a bunch of… Continue reading Best Plumbing Layout for Dishwasher, Disposal, and AAV?
Will a Trap Arm Block My Dishwasher?
Will a Trap Arm Block My Dishwasher? (plumbing101.i234.me) Question When planning a new kitchen, space gets tight fast. Many ask if the sink’s trap arm can block a dishwasher. The trap arm is the horizontal pipe from the P-trap to the wall. It must slope to the vented drain and still leave room to slide… Continue reading Will a Trap Arm Block My Dishwasher?
Will My Trap Arm Block the Dishwasher?
Will My Trap Arm Block the Dishwasher? (plumbing101.i234.me) When designing a new kitchen, plumbing layout can raise tough questions. Many homeowners ask if the trap arm that runs from the wall to the sink could block a dishwasher from sliding into place. Question: If the trap arm comes out of a 2×4 exterior wall and runs… Continue reading Will My Trap Arm Block the Dishwasher?