They must’ve tiled the floor after the cabinets were installed. I feel like that’s got to be a fairly common problem. Did you try doing a youtube search along with google? Might be some solutions or tips already figured out.
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Home improvement - where to start?
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I did some quick google and it’s a big “maybe it will maybe it wont“. Someone actually suggested removing the tile in the immediate area under the washer, but I don’t know how that gets something supposedly 33 7/8“ minimum into a 33 5/8” opening.
I need to check the old photos but there is absolutely a chance that what was a linoleum kitchen floor became 1/2” tile.
there is a chance I can cut the counter tile but I’m thinking that will be ugly AF free hand and difficult with the orientation of the lip.
gonna head to Lowe’s shortly with a measuring tape to see what can be pulled off.
Yeah, I almost mentioned that some homes have multiple layers of flooring added on. I wonder if they make an adjustable height dishwasher?
You may have just enough space to tilt it back and slowly weasel it in. Will be a two man job and won't be easy but sure beats hacking up your tile if you can pull it off.
Good luck!
They do just don't **** 'em off or they'll boot you out of the house and garnish your wages.
Guys are under the house drilling and hammering away. The FEMA grant covered 100% of the cost. Not costing me a penny.
Win win for everyone. Contractor and two workers get paid. We get our house retrofitted and hopefully save a bit on our homeowners insurance but not holding my breath. The whole process was super easy.
Most DW have adjustable front legs (all I ever installed) and a screw that accesses from the front to lift the back leg. Also if there is a small amount of space under the counter , no one will see it unless they are on the floor
Measuring tape says I have 1/8” clearance on the way in before dropping half an inch where the tile ends if I stick with the Bosch 800 series.
Kitchen Aid makes one that gives me 1/4” clearance. But it’s not a Bosch.
other option is ADA size which would slide in fine.
Kitchen Aid makes one that gives me 1/4” clearance. But it’s not a Bosch.
other option is ADA size which would slide in fine.
Stick with the Bosch. They're good machines.
Since you have clearance Clarence, cut out a piece of 1/2" plywood to fit. This will keep the dishwasher from dropping to the lower floor. You want the dishwasher as close to the bottom of your counter as possible. You need it close so you can screw in the anchor clips to the bottom of of the counter to keep it from tipping over when both racks are full and resting on the open door.
Since you have clearance Clarence, cut out a piece of 1/2" plywood to fit. This will keep the dishwasher from dropping to the lower floor. You want the dishwasher as close to the bottom of your counter as possible. You need it close so you can screw in the anchor clips to the bottom of of the counter to keep it from tipping over when both racks are full and resting on the open door.
On the topic of dishwashers, I thought this setup was cool. Getting it off the floor would make loading and cleaning a lot easier.
I like the idea in general but servicing it would be a PITA.
***edit*** On second look, maybe the shelf/drawer it is sitting on is actually a pullout and the whole unit slides out. If so, that's pretty trick.
***edit*** On second look, maybe the shelf/drawer it is sitting on is actually a pullout and the whole unit slides out. If so, that's pretty trick.
You could definitely get a nice drawer under that DW - I agree up a bit makes it way easier
got the old dishwasher out without too much anguish. trash man should haul it away from my curb for free.
ended up finding spare tile left by previous owners for the kitchen floors. used one of those $30 linear tile cutters and a hammer to size my pieces, jagged edges no matter when it’s merely a shim and out of sight. $10 of mortar and I’ve tiled my first anything. Not pretty but I’m pleased for $40.
33 5/8” tall Bosch 800 series is closer to 33 3/4” but only bc of the door latch and some superficial metal pieces seemingly placed so you don’t smash the door latch on the install.
bent the bumpers out of the way and wiggled that fukker into the hole. couple pauses to cool my jets and she eventually slipped right in.
we’ll have to pull some counter tile to get it out if we ever have to, but at least I found spares that can be used when that stone needs to be over turned.
ended up finding spare tile left by previous owners for the kitchen floors. used one of those $30 linear tile cutters and a hammer to size my pieces, jagged edges no matter when it’s merely a shim and out of sight. $10 of mortar and I’ve tiled my first anything. Not pretty but I’m pleased for $40.
33 5/8” tall Bosch 800 series is closer to 33 3/4” but only bc of the door latch and some superficial metal pieces seemingly placed so you don’t smash the door latch on the install.
bent the bumpers out of the way and wiggled that fukker into the hole. couple pauses to cool my jets and she eventually slipped right in.
we’ll have to pull some counter tile to get it out if we ever have to, but at least I found spares that can be used when that stone needs to be over turned.
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