Do you remove the dishwasher bottom cover?

[belliott (Bob Elliott, 450.0002662)]

@jmerritt1

Here is what I do, I after running the dishwasher I slip a piece of paper from my legal pad under the from cover and pull it out, if it’s wet it has a leak,

There you go.
Not always easy to do depending on how it sits though, but a good idea.

[rnewland (Robert Newland, JR.)]

@jmerritt1

Here is what I do, I after running the dishwasher I slip a piece of paper from my legal pad under the from cover and pull it out, if it’s wet it has a leak,

Now that’s a good tip. If it’s wet I guess I’ll still take the cover off to get a picture, but still, I like it!

Thanks Jeff!

[jmerritt1 (Jeff Merritt)]

Most of the panels its easy to loosen the screws with out removing it all the way.

[jshishilla (John Shishilla)]

Jeff that is a great idea

[jmerritt1 (Jeff Merritt)]

By the way I do the same with toilets if I suspect a leak, and no caulk around the base.

[rmaday (Rick Maday)]

Good tip Jeff.

[Mark_Thorman]

@fcarrio

So bottom line is… I strongly advise you NOT to turn on the dishwasher but if you have to … be sure to check the inside of the dishwasher before you turn it on and be sure that the kick plate is removed so that you can see underneath the machine!

I have to say I’m a bit disappointed to hear a CMI and others recommend you not turn on a diswasher.

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[Mark_Thorman]

@fcarrio

99% of the time I tell the real estate agent that it is a violation of my SOP to turn on the dishwasher and they have no problem turning it on. Most of them will even remove the kick plate.

From the nachi sop.

Plumbing:
E. Inspect the interior water supply including all fixtures and faucets.
F. Inspect the drain, waste and vent systems, including all fixtures.

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