Is your dishwasher not draining completely? Although you first thought might be that the dishwasher needs to be repaired or replaced, the problem could actually be with the plumbing and not the machine. If the water from the dishwasher encounters a blockage on its way to the drain pipe, it will have nowhere to go but back into the dishwasher. So, if your dishwasher is not draining, rule out a stoppage by following these steps.
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1. Remove the shower valve handle.
2. Unscrew the cover plates from the shower valve. 3. While standing in the shower, drill ¼-inch holes through the wall behind the shower valve. 4. Cut open the wall behind the shower valve using a drywall saw. 5. Cut a 1x4 to fit behind the water pipes. 6. Screw the 1x4 to the studs on either side of the shower valve. 7. Secure the water pipes to the 1x4 blocking with copper clips. 8. Cover the hole cut in the back wall with a plastic access panel. 9. Apply silicone caulk to the backside of the wall plate, and screw it in place. 10. Place a bead of plumber's putty around the valve cover and reattach it. 11. Replace shower valve handle and remove excess putty from around the valve cover.
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