The Connection of a Portable Dishwasher

As the number of dishwasher-less homes continues to climb, many people are finding themselves in need of guidance when it comes to hooking up a portable dishwasher. If you're one of these people, you've come to the right place. Here is everything that you need to know about how to hook up a portable dishwasher.

How to Hook Up a Portable Dishwasher

Hooking up a portable dishwasher is not as difficult as you might think. Let's have a look:

Hooking up with a faucet

The process of connecting a portable dishwasher to a faucet is very straightforward. Here is how to do it: 

Step 01: Disconnect the Aerator

Disconnect the aerator from your faucet. You can do this by hand or with a wrench depending on the type of aerator you have. Remove the faucet spray hose from the faucet.

You can do this by loosening or removing it with a pair of pliers or wrench depending on your type of faucet. Have a look at here to find out more information.

Step 02: Install the Special Faucet Adapter

Install the special faucet adapter in place of your aerator. You can find this at your local hardware store or online. Make sure that it is securely tight by turning clockwise until it will not go any further.

Step 03: Attach the Water Supply Hose

Attach one end of the water supply hose onto your kitchen faucet and make sure that it is connected securely by turning clockwise until it will not go any further.

Step 04: Simply Plug It In and Go

Connect the other end of the hose to the side of your dishwasher with a clamp or screwdriver.

Hooking Up With a Flexible Drain Hose

Hook-up a portable dishwasher with a flexible drain hose is slightly more complicated than with the faucet. Here's how:

Step 01: Prepare the Hose

Prepare the flexible drain hose. Make sure that it is in a straight line before beginning. If necessary, use wire to secure it in place so that there will be no tension on the hose when you attach it to your dishwasher unit.

Step 02: Attach the Drain Hose

Attach one end of your flexible drain hose to the kitchen faucet and attach your dishwasher hose clamp or screwdriver to the opposite end. Ensure that this is done tightly so that there will be no leaks when in use.

Step 03: Plug it in and You’re Ready to Go

Simply plug your portable dishwasher into an electrical outlet with a standard three-prong cord extension and you're ready to go!

Once the connections are completed, simply plug your dishwasher into an electrical outlet.

Pros and Cons of Using a Portable Dishwasher

Pros:

• Easy for one person to use and move
• Cheaper than a standard dishwasher
• No installation is required
• Can be used in small houses/apartments with limited space

Cons:

• Must drain it after each use.
• The dishwasher must be placed near a sink and faucet
• The dishwasher is not the most energy-efficient method of washing dishes

Conclusion

Hooking up a portable dishwasher is not that difficult. If you read through the above steps, you will be able to see that the process of hooking up is not as difficult as you thought. After completing these steps, turn the water on full blast for about 10 minutes before turning it off again to ensure that there will not be any leaks when water runs through everything we just hooked up.