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If you’re moving into a new place or finishing up a kitchen remodel, you may find yourself in need of some new appliances. While the fridge and stove are fairly straightforward, how do you size a dishwasher? Luckily, you typically have some breathing room since dishwasher legs are adjustable and it’s easy to fill in gaps when you install the dishwasher. Still, there are a few key considerations you may want to take into account. In this article, we’ll break down everything you’ll need to know about measuring your cabinet space for a new dishwasher.
Things You Should Know
- Most cabinet openings for dishwashers fall into 1 of 2 sizes: standard or compact.
- Standard cabinets are 24 by 24 by 35 in (61 by 61 by 89 cm). Compact cabinets are 18 by 24 by 35 in (46 by 61 by 89 cm). All measurements are width by length by depth.
- Don’t include any baseboard shorter than 2 inches (5.1 cm) and don’t include the thin metal railing under the countertop in your measurements.
- Dishwasher legs are adjustable, so it’s okay if it’s too short. The same goes for the depth. You can fill in gaps in the width with insulation or moving blankets.
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- ↑ https://www.remodelista.com/posts/remodeling-101-know-replacing-dishwasher/
- ↑ https://s7.sears.com/is/content/Sears/PDFs/Dishwasher-Guide.pdf
- ↑ https://content.warnersstellian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Dishwashers.pdf
- ↑ https://content.warnersstellian.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Dishwashers.pdf
- ↑ https://s7.sears.com/is/content/Sears/PDFs/Dishwasher-Guide.pdf
- ↑ https://www.remodelista.com/posts/remodeling-101-know-replacing-dishwasher/
- ↑ https://s7.sears.com/is/content/Sears/PDFs/Dishwasher-Guide.pdf
- ↑ https://homearise.com/dishwasher-stick-out-cabinet/
- ↑ https://www.remodelista.com/posts/remodeling-101-know-replacing-dishwasher/
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