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| Topic Started: Aug 6 2015, 11:45 AM (319 Views) | |
| Trotsky | Aug 6 2015, 11:45 AM Post #1 |
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I am on the horns of a dilemma. After 22 years with a dishwasher, I don't know how much longer I can do without one. I am do sick of marginally clean dishes, silverware, and glassware. Bob is good enough to do his best asnd I am NOT going to be perfectionist ME and take over the job of handwashing dishes. My problem: to install a dishwasher I must give up approximately 1/3 of my under cabinet storage space. Where I would put all those pots and pans, only the lord knows. If I decide to go for it, what would you think might be a fair price to pay for installation (to our handyman?) The job is too far over my head for DIY involving as it does, plumbing AND electrical AND carpentry. I asked Bob HIS opinion on the cost and he said $500 which involved a double-take on my part. What is a sensible figure to consider for the installation? If I was sure I could give up the space without jumping out the window, I might even PAY to have it done for $500 (plus $500 or so more for the unit itself.) If we weren't both do damned old and the kitchen was a bit bigger, I would do a gut job to the drywall. But I know the humor of the gods...when the kitchen is PERFECT with gleaming granite counter and Viking stove and cherry cabinets, one of us would CROAK. Edited by Trotsky, Aug 6 2015, 11:48 AM.
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| Bitsy | Aug 6 2015, 12:07 PM Post #2 |
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Why not have the appliance store install it for you? Discover card is allowing 5% back on purchases from appliance stores. |
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| Trotsky | Aug 6 2015, 12:09 PM Post #3 |
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I'll certainly consider it. |
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| FuzzyO | Aug 6 2015, 12:18 PM Post #4 |
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Would a hanging rack be useful for storing pots and pans? |
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| Bitsy | Aug 6 2015, 12:35 PM Post #5 |
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Hanging rack would be good and a wall bar rack would work if you have any empty wall space. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/category/kitchen/kitchen-organization/pot-racks/12066/ |
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| Durgan | Aug 6 2015, 01:29 PM Post #6 |
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Christ! One could redo a kitchen for $500.00. What the hell are you doing? Hook up a couple of pipes and plug into an outlet. Dead simple. It is a nothing job if here is a space for the dishwasher. Go slow.
Edited by Durgan, Aug 6 2015, 01:31 PM.
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| Trotsky | Aug 6 2015, 02:42 PM Post #7 |
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Durgan, times have changed.
With 8 foot ceilings and a 6'2 inch cook, nothing can be hung from the ceiling. (Walls are all spoken for with cabinets or added shelves to hold appliances...and a GADGET wall. ANd wal to wall my kichen is only 7 x 7.5 ft...yeah, I accept your sympathy. |
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| Delphi51 | Aug 6 2015, 05:00 PM Post #8 |
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Technically an electrician ($100/hr) is required and probably a plumber. I think the suggestion of having the store do it is the way to go because it ought to have one person licensed to do all the parts of the job. If there was a dishwasher there in the past, it shouldn't take long but if not wire and pipe may have to be installed in a difficult area, running the cost up to $500. We had the same dilemma of giving up limited cupboard space for a dishwasher and chose to do without the dishwasher. It was a good chore for our kids for years and then I got to enjoy doing the supper dishes because it usually happened during my favourite radio news show. And the cupboards are as full as ever. My pet peeve is the waste of water run down the drain while waiting for it to get hot. I avoid that by using the cold water to rinse most of the dishes with a brush under the running water. Then I run enough hot water to do the silverware and a couple of plates . . . and rinsing increases the supply as I go. I have myself convinced that I'm saving quite a bit of water and energy compared to a dishwasher. Mind you, I have never experienced owning a dishwasher. At our long term care facility, there is a refrigerator with an icemaker but no water connection for it. The manager says he has been told it is impossible to get water to it (6 feet from a sink) due to various regulations and technical difficulties. Edited by Delphi51, Aug 6 2015, 05:05 PM.
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| Maggie07 | Aug 6 2015, 11:29 PM Post #9 |
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we just had a new dishwasher installed via the store we purchased it from. It cost $130 to have it installed, needed new lines, my hubby did the electrical but that would have been included in the price regardless. This is a Canadian price |
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| Trotsky | Aug 7 2015, 12:06 AM Post #10 |
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Aha, so THAT'S why women have children.
No such luck. If that were the case, I could tackle the job myself. Edited by Trotsky, Aug 7 2015, 12:09 AM.
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| Durgan | Aug 7 2015, 12:36 AM Post #11 |
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For several years I had a dishwasher, one that pulled out of the corner, and was connected to the sink tap temporarily for washing. Worked fine for several years. No fuss no muss. Used it every night. I always rinsed any dishes put into the washer. and still do. Off the table rinse and into the washer. |
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| goldengal | Aug 7 2015, 12:45 AM Post #12 |
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Yes, but you were installing it where you already had a dishwasher whereas Trotsky's will be a brand new installation if I read right. Take care, Pat |
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| angora | Aug 7 2015, 03:03 AM Post #13 |
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The price of doing things is exorbitant. We need railings on two staircases because john fell for lack of them. I have been quoted $600.00 a day for installation. They will need 2 days to do it. My other handyman told me that he'd take that price because it was 'cheap'. This is something John has done in all of our houses but he can't do it now because of his injury and lack of tools. |
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| Durgan | Aug 7 2015, 03:54 AM Post #14 |
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I put railings in after slipping on the bottom stair step about ten years ago and breaking two ribs. It is an easy job, but as you mentioned one must have a few simple tools and the strength to accomplish the task. Oh, the vicissitudes of life, particularly the aging bit. |
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| Olive Oil | Aug 7 2015, 04:27 AM Post #15 |
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I haven't used them but there are handymen (often retired professionals) who will do jobs for seniors at reasonable prices. They will do the small jobs that many used to do for themselves. I would look online under Senior Services or Age and Opportunity for your city and something could pop up. |
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