If you have a kitchen that has very limited space for a countertop dishwasher installation especially on the countertop of the kitchen and you are thinking of where else to install your countertop dishwasher.
This has got you now wondering if you can install a countertop dishwasher under the sink since there is limited space available in your kitchen.
In this article we shall look at countertop dishwasher under sink if they are available and if not whether you can install a countertop dishwasher under the sink, including the pros and cons of doing this.
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Countertop dishwasher under sink:
The kitchen sink and the pipes that drain water from the sink are down below the sink and so putting any other appliance there like the dishwasher might need some extra plumbing and designing of the sink to be able to accommodate a dishwasher in that space.
There is however good news there is one dishwasher maker that makes specifically dishwashers that can go under the sink as it has been built and profiled to be able to function right under the sink of the kitchen.
It is the GE under sink dishwasher. This dishwasher is built in such a way that it deeps lower at the back so it can easily go under the sink and not be obstructed in any way.
Also, the lower part of the dishwasher that is the inside is the normal size and will normally accommodate more plates and bowls during your loading to wash.
Another requirement for this dishwasher to be able to fit conveniently under your sink is that the sink needs to be maximum 6 inch deep or less to fit the dishwasher in.
If your sink is more than 6 inch deep, you may need to work out some other options in other to install the dishwasher
This type of dishwasher is perfect for narrow or oddly shaped kitchen as it can easily fit under the sink without taking up any more space in your kitchen.
Can countertop dishwasher go under sink?
Yes, you can install a countertop dishwasher under the sink, but you will have to make a lot of changes to your plumbing works and connection under the sink and also the countertop dishwasher is not built or meant to be installed under the sink.
Now if you install a countertop dishwasher under the sink you will have to connect it directly by tapping in to the sink water supply and drains instead of using the dishwasher faucet and sink.
This is where the main challenge is.
However, you should know that if you want to install a countertop dishwasher under your sink that it means that your warranty on the product will automatically become void when you install it.
Also, you will have to get some additional or entirely different accessories like hoses and pipes which will be needed to make the installation and connection more solid and reliable.
This is because the hoses and other accessories that comes with the countertop dishwasher when you buy it are designed to be used on and off, that means they are not made to be permanently connected.
So, the hose connections won’t be able to withstand the constant water pressure of hot and cold water that goes through it on a daily basis because it is not built for that much pressure.
Why install a countertop dishwasher under sink?
The main reason any one would even think of installing a countertop dishwasher under the sink is mainly due to the fact that there is virtually no other available space to install the countertop dishwasher next to the sink on the countertop.
What you can do instead of installing countertop dishwasher under sink:
Despite the fact that you can make changes to your kitchen under sink plumbing connections to install a countertop dishwasher under your sink we strongly advise that you do not do it.
Instead of going through the problem of tampering with your kitchen plumbing connections you can get a countertop dishwasher with no hookup that don’t need to be connected permanently.
You can simply place this countertop dishwasher on a sturdy table right in front of your kitchen sink and then connect it to the sink.
After you are done washing your dishes you can store away the countertop dishwasher somewhere else to give you more room in the kitchen.
There are so many great brand of countertop dishwasher that comes with a built in water tank that you can choose from that will work perfectly for this purpose.
Here are some great and efficient countertop dishwashers that we recommend:
Challenges of installing a countertop dishwasher under the sink:
You should take note of the following challenges if you decide to go ahead to install a countertop dishwasher under your sink.
Your warranty on the dishwasher will no longer be valid because you have not installed the dishwasher the way the manufacturer instructed and so your warranty becomes void.
You will have to spend additional money to change the plumbing works under your sink to accommodate the countertop dishwasher and you will need a professional plumber for this.
If you plan to use the dishwasher under the sink, you will have problem draining water out of the dishwasher because the countertop dishwasher is lower than the sink.
You will have to buy another unit that has a circulating pump that will be able to push the water up to the sink to drain the water out of the dishwasher.
Without this you will not be able to drain dirty water out of the dishwasher.
If there is any leakage from any part of your dishwasher like leakage from any of the pipes or hose at the back of the countertop dishwasher.
it will be a lot of work for a plumber to fix these leakages because he will first have to uninstall the dishwasher and then check all the connections under the sink to locate the problem and then fix it.
This involves a lot of bending over to loosen and to tighten pipes which is not going to be convenient unlike if the dishwasher was on the countertop and connected to the sink.
Conclusion:
In our opinion and recommendation, it is best that you look for other options as regards space in your kitchen where you can place your countertop dishwasher to use.
You can make space by taking out something from your kitchen that you don’t necessarily use all the time and then place the countertop dishwasher there.
If your countertop dishwasher has an inbuilt water tank, then you don’t need to bring it close to your sink in order to fill it with water or to drain water out after washing.
You can simply have it drain into a bucket after it completes its wash cycle.
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