Dishwasher Installation cost at a glance
- Typical range: $700 – $1,400
- Most homeowners pay: around $1,100
- Prices vary most by: The dishwasher unit (55–65% of the budget)
Cross-checked against three published sources for this project. Sources used for this page: Angi's dishwasher installation cost guide, HomeGuide's dishwasher installation cost guide and Kukun's kitchen appliance installation cost estimator. Sources last checked: October 2026 — HomeGuide, Angi. Last updated October 2026 · How we calculate these costs
Cost by scope
| Scope | Typical cost | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Budget replacement on existing hookups | $550 – $900 | A basic 24-inch unit — HomeGuide prices new units from $400 and Kukun at $450–$700 — swapped onto the existing water, drain and electrical connections, with Kukun putting replacement labor at $150–$480 and most homeowners paying around $300 |
| Standard built-in replacement — the typical job | $700 – $1,400 | The typical band on this page: HomeGuide totals a standard replacement at $600–$1,700 including the unit and disposal of the old one, Angi puts a standard built-in at $600–$1,000 with a $1,200 average project, and a mid-range unit is what moves a job through this band |
| First-time install, panel-ready or premium unit | $1,200 – $2,500 | Angi prices a new installation where none existed at $1,200–$2,500 and panel-ready work at $1,000–$2,000 — a new water line, drain connection and circuit, or a premium unit at up to $3,000 in HomeGuide, are the spend at this tier |
Where the money goes
| Part of the job | Share | Note |
|---|---|---|
| The dishwasher unit | 55–65% of total | The appliance is the largest line: HomeGuide prices a new unit at $400–$1,200 with high-end models to $3,000 and Kukun at $450–$700 for a standard unit — stainless tubs, a third rack and quiet ratings are what move it |
| Installation labor | 25–35% | HomeGuide prices replacement labor at $200–$500 with a plumber at $150–$350 in its installer table, and Kukun runs replacement labor at $150–$480 around a $300 middle — a like-for-like swap is a 1–2 hour job in HomeGuide |
| Hookup parts & supplies | 3–8% | The supply line, drain hose, elbow and cord kit the new unit connects with: small money, but reusing a perished hose or a kinked drain line is how a new dishwasher earns a leak in its first month |
| Delivery, old-unit removal & disposal | 3–8% | HomeGuide prices old-unit removal and disposal at $50–$150 and Angi haul-away at $20–$100 — sometimes folded into the installer’s fee, sometimes a separate line, always worth asking about before the day |
What moves the price most
Existing hookups versus no hookups is the dishwasher budget. A replacement reuses the supply, drain and power that are already under the counter: HomeGuide prices that labor at $200–$500. A first-time install has to create all three, and HomeGuide prices the labor at $300–$1,300, with Angi totalling a new installation at $1,200–$2,500. The unit is the second lever: a standard unit at $400–$1,200 in HomeGuide ($450–$700 in Kukun) against premium models to $3,000, and Angi’s drawer and oversized formats at $1,200–$2,200 installed. The circuit is the third: a new electrical circuit runs $250–$900 in HomeGuide and a new outlet $150–$350, with permits at $25–$100 in HomeGuide and $50–$250 in Angi where new lines are run. Finally, fit decides the surprise line: the standard opening is 24 inches (Angi prices the standard size at $600–$1,000 and compact 18-inch units at $500–$900), and a unit that does not match the opening turns a swap into cabinet work.
Worked example: how a typical dishwasher installation budget breaks down
A typical job: one standard 24-inch built-in dishwasher replacing the old unit in the same opening — the old unit disconnected, removed and disposed of, the new unit connected to the existing supply, drain and power, levelled, secured and run through a test cycle. The budget below totals $1,100 — the "most homeowners pay around" figure from the top of this page — split using this page's own cost breakdown. It shows how a real quote at that level is usually composed; every line is built from the ranges on this page, and it is an illustration, not a quote for your project.
| Line item | Example budget |
|---|---|
| Dishwasher unit (standard 24-inch built-in) | $660 |
| Installation labor | $305 |
| Hookup parts — supply line, drain hose and fittings | $80 |
| Delivery, old-unit removal and disposal | $55 |
| Total | $1,100 |
What most people get wrong
- Reusing the old supply hose and drain line to save a few dollars — the parts line is 3–8% of the job, and a perished hose is the most common cause of a leak under a new dishwasher.
- Skipping the high loop or air gap on the drain hose — without it, sink water can siphon back into the dishwasher, and some local codes require the air gap outright.
- Comparing quotes without the removal line — old-unit removal and disposal run $50–$150 in HomeGuide when charged separately, and a quote that excludes them is shorter, not cheaper.
- Ordering a unit before measuring the opening height — flooring added since the last install can lower the opening enough that a standard unit no longer slides in.
Costs in your city
Dishwasher pricing follows plumber and appliance-installer rates — Angi puts plumbers and electricians at $75–$150 per hour, and HomeGuide’s installer table runs from a handyman at $120–$250 to a plumber at $150–$350 for the swap — so the same replacement prices highest in high-rate metros. Permits travel with the scope rather than the city: a like-for-like swap rarely needs one, while new lines bring permit fees of $25–$100 in HomeGuide and $50–$250 in Angi. Retailer bundles are the local wildcard — HomeGuide lists Home Depot installation at $130–$220 and Lowe’s at $200–$230 for the basic swap. Ask each bidder whether delivery, removal and disposal are included, and what a new circuit would add if the opening turns out to need one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to install a dishwasher?
About $700–$1,400 is the typical band on this page for a standard built-in replacement, unit included, with most projects landing around $1,100. HomeGuide totals a standard replacement at $600–$1,700, Angi averages $1,200 across its installation projects, and Kukun’s standard unit plus installation lands at $650–$1,200.
How much is labor alone to install a dishwasher?
HomeGuide prices replacement labor at $200–$500, with a plumber at $150–$350 in its installer table, and Kukun runs replacement labor at $150–$480 with most homeowners paying around $300. Retailer installation bundled with a purchase can price below both, but usually only covers the basic swap.
How much does it cost to install a dishwasher where there wasn’t one?
HomeGuide prices the labor at $300–$1,300 — cabinet removal, a water line, a drain connection and new electrics — and Angi totals a new installation at $1,200–$2,500 with the unit. A new circuit alone runs $250–$900 in HomeGuide, which is why a first-time fit is a different job from a replacement.
How long does dishwasher installation take?
HomeGuide puts a standard install at 1–2 hours, rising to about 6 hours when there are no existing electric or water connections. Most of the replacement time is levelling, securing and leak-testing, not the connections themselves.
Can I install a dishwasher myself?
A same-size replacement on sound existing connections is one of the more realistic appliance DIY jobs, and the saving is the labor line — $150–$480 in Kukun. HomeGuide’s framing is the honest limit: new connections or upgraded utilities are licensed-contractor work, and only a licensed electrician should work on the panel.
