robingarden
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Hi All,
The prior owner of my house installed this dishwasher in the 1980s (or possibly very early 90s?) and then never used it.
I can't test it without some initial outlay of expenses, so I want to have a sense of what I am getting myself into if I try to get it operational.
Since the prior owner did not use it, the prior owner kept the water intake valve closed (as was done with all other appliances when not in use). Since it was never used, the water valve is stuck completely tight. When I bought the house, I knew the unit was old and thought I would address the valve issue as part of the installation of a new appliance.
However, now understanding that it was not used, I am tempted to try it but would need a plumber to fix the water intake. I did briefly try to turn it on -- it activates and the heating element heats. However, it can't be tested without water.
Let's say I try it out and the seals are brittle with age. What would that run to fix in an urban area (U.S.)? Would that be a standard job for an appliance repair person (i.e., if I call them, they will be able to do the job/parts available, etc.)? Also, if the seals fail, what can I expect -- water all over the floor? or smaller drips? What should I keep an eye out for?
Thanks in advance for your help.
- Accidental owner of a vintage dishwasher
The prior owner of my house installed this dishwasher in the 1980s (or possibly very early 90s?) and then never used it.
I can't test it without some initial outlay of expenses, so I want to have a sense of what I am getting myself into if I try to get it operational.
Since the prior owner did not use it, the prior owner kept the water intake valve closed (as was done with all other appliances when not in use). Since it was never used, the water valve is stuck completely tight. When I bought the house, I knew the unit was old and thought I would address the valve issue as part of the installation of a new appliance.
However, now understanding that it was not used, I am tempted to try it but would need a plumber to fix the water intake. I did briefly try to turn it on -- it activates and the heating element heats. However, it can't be tested without water.
Let's say I try it out and the seals are brittle with age. What would that run to fix in an urban area (U.S.)? Would that be a standard job for an appliance repair person (i.e., if I call them, they will be able to do the job/parts available, etc.)? Also, if the seals fail, what can I expect -- water all over the floor? or smaller drips? What should I keep an eye out for?
Thanks in advance for your help.
- Accidental owner of a vintage dishwasher
