So my current in-sink-erator has stopped working. Flip the switch and it makes a quiet hum, but no turning. I stuck my hand down there (when it's off, of course) and was able to turn the plate the ...

The dishwasher drain must be connected before the P-trap, not after it, which is what was done here. With this improper installation, sewer gases have the potential to come back in to the dishwasher.

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Maybe you've never had a dishwasher and you're ready to give your kitchen an upgrade. Or maybe your current model just isn't doing the job you need. In any case, you know that getting a new dishwasher ...

If your kitchen doesn’t already have the necessary fittings for a dishwasher, you’ll need a licensed electrician to install the power point and a licensed plumber for the drain and water supply. This ...