KITCHEN
Dishwasher Installation Cost: In 2026
Estimate dishwasher installation cost — with the free kitchen calculator.
Replacing a dishwasher is one of the simplest appliance swaps — if the plumbing and electrical are already there. Here's what it costs in 2026.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Dishwasher installation runs $100–$350 in 2026 (labor only). A standard swap where hookups exist runs $150–$250. The dishwasher itself runs $400–$1,500. New plumbing or electrical runs add $300–$1,000.
What it costs
Labor for a straight swap runs $100–$350. Removing the old unit is usually included. New plumbing runs (if the layout moved) add $200–$500. A new circuit adds $300–$700. Delivery and haul-away add $50–$150.
- Labor (swap): $100–$350
- New plumbing runs: $200–$500
- New circuit: $300–$700
- Unit itself: $400–$1,500
DIY vs pro
A DIY swap takes 1-2 hours if hookups match — the risk is leaks and code issues. A pro includes the warranty and the haul-away. If the cabinet opening needs modification, that's a carpenter job at $150–$400.
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