Your Dishwasher Is Violating Code — And You Don’t Even Know It!

A new dishwasher seems like one of the simpler appliances to replace… until you realize it’s actually one of the most complex. Plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, and code requirements all meet in one tight location — under the sink.

At Principal Property Solutions, we provide professional dishwasher installation across all of New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, ensuring a safe, leak-free setup that protects your home and investment.

❌ Why Dishwasher Installation Isn’t a DIY Job

Most dishwashers require more than just sliding the old one out and the new one in. Common hidden problems we discover include:

🚫 Bad or Frozen Shut-Off Valves

Older angle stops under the sink may not fully close, leak when touched, or snap off — leading to immediate flooding.

⚡ No GFCI-Protected Outlet

Modern code requires dishwashers on a dedicated, GFCI-protected 15–20A circuit. Many older homes still have:

  • Hard-wired (no plug) appliances

  • Shared circuits that overload

  • No GFCI protection = safety hazard

🌀 Improper Drain Setup

We frequently find:

  • No high loop or air gap → water backs into dishwasher

  • Kinked or crushed hoses

  • Garbage disposal not punched out

🧰 Tight Cabinetry Tolerances

Incorrect leveling or alignment can cause leaks or door failures — and sometimes the new dishwasher simply doesn’t fit without modifications.

💧 Slow or Hidden Leaks

Even a tiny plumbing leak can damage cabinets and flooring before you even know it happened.

✔ Benefits of Hiring PPS for Your Installation

When you schedule with us, you get:

  • Fully licensed & insured professionals

  • Proper shut-off valve inspection/replacement if needed

  • Water supply line & drain properly tested

  • GFCI electrical safety compliance

  • Secure mounting to prevent tipping

  • Full leak inspection before we leave

  • Removal/disposal options for old units

  • Clean-fit finish your kitchen deserves

We don’t just plug it in — we ensure it’s safe and built to last.

📌 Signs You Need a Pro ASAP

If any of these sound familiar, don’t risk it:

  • There’s no outlet under the sink

  • Water line looks corroded or stiff

  • Cabinet floor under the sink has water stains

  • Breaker trips when dishwasher runs

  • Your dishwasher is more than 10 years old

  • You upgraded countertops and the old mounting doesn’t line up

🏡 Who We Serve

We install dishwashers for homeowners, landlords, property managers, and retailers throughout:

📍 All NJ + Eastern PA
Mercer • Middlesex • Bucks • Burlington • Monmouth • Hunterdon • Somerset • Camden • Ocean & more

🛠 Book Your Dishwasher Install with PPS

📞 609-904-3338
📩 charlesmcgill@ppsgroupnj.com
🌐 www.ppsgroupnj.com/work-request

Protect your home from preventable damage — let the experts handle it.

Principal Property Solutions — Home improvement done right.

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