# How to Disconnect a Built-in Dishwasher
Many modern homes come equipped with a dishwasher unit built into a kitchen fixture. This is convenient and saves space, but it can be complicated if you ever need to remove it. If you do need to remove a dishwasher, the first thing you must do is disconnect the supply lines. You don't have to be a plumber to do this, and it can be completed in a matter of minutes.
Things You'll Need
- Phillips screwdriver
- Wrench
Instructions
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Turn off your dishwasher, and turn the water shutoff valve clockwise to shut off the water supply. This valve will likely be located under your sink.
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Remove any screws holding the bottom access panel in place, and remove the panel to have access to the dishwasher connections.
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Loosen the end of the copper water line with your wrench, and remove the water line.
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Locate the plastic drain tube, and unclamp it at the end of the tube that holds it in place. Remove the tube.
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Remove the Phillips screws on the mounting brackets located at the top corners of the dishwasher. You can now move the dishwasher.
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