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I really wish I could get one easy accessible behind dishwasher.

Been thinking on this more. My dishwasher is just left of our kitchen sink. Would it be dumb to cut a panel on the inside of the cabinet underneath the sink so I could place and access an alarm behind the dishwasher? Wouldn't even really be a door or anything, just cutting out a square that I can reach my hand through. My last dishwasher had a slow leak that we didn't know about for a long time.
I assume it's 2 panels? One for each. Can't you just take the front bottom plate off the dishwasher and slide one back?

Good point about underneath. I was thinking in the back where water line connects.
If you decide to do it, you might want to pull out the dishwasher if possible to find the best spot/check for wiring. I know I've got the dishwasher wiring right around that area.

Buying a new dishwasher or creating a fire hazard may not be worth it.
 
I really wish I could get one easy accessible behind dishwasher.

Been thinking on this more. My dishwasher is just left of our kitchen sink. Would it be dumb to cut a panel on the inside of the cabinet underneath the sink so I could place and access an alarm behind the dishwasher? Wouldn't even really be a door or anything, just cutting out a square that I can reach my hand through. My last dishwasher had a slow leak that we didn't know about for a long time.
I assume it's 2 panels? One for each. Can't you just take the front bottom plate off the dishwasher and slide one back?

Good point about underneath. I was thinking in the back where water line connects.
If you decide to do it, you might want to pull out the dishwasher if possible to find the best spot/check for wiring. I know I've got the dishwasher wiring right around that area.

Buying a new dishwasher or creating a fire hazard may not be worth it.

Sorry, not following.
 
Sorry, worded poorly. Would use an oscillating multitool to control depth of cut (vs jigsaw or saws-all blades).

Unless you know how much space you have between cabinet wall, and any potential trouble regarding dishwasher (wiring, hoses, etc).
 
Sorry, worded poorly. Would use an oscillating multitool to control depth of cut (vs jigsaw or saws-all blades).

Unless you know how much space you have between cabinet wall, and any potential trouble regarding dishwasher (wiring, hoses, etc).

Oh, for the cut, yes thanks. I am going to try underneath first.
 
So here is a weird hot water question. We replaced our hot water heater ~5 years ago or so with one of those composite tanks. It's a Rheem Marathon 85 gallon hot water heater. It's electric, and we are on well water.

Sometimes when we go out of town, upon our return, the hot water is not as hot as it usually is. It's very clearly tied to us vacating the house completely and not using water. It's not consistent though. Sometimes it happens when we're gone for 2 days, sometimes it's a week...and sometimes after 2 days away it is normal, and sometimes after a week away it is normal.. But maybe 20% of the time when we are gone, it happens. It's not tied to seasons or interior or exterior temperature. It happens in the summer, in the winter, whenever. In every case, there is no corrective action needed. You simply take a shower at the slightly lower temp and it seems to go back to normal the next time you need to shower.

I have been unable to find anything that explains it. Conceptually, I feel like maybe there is some kind of Energy Star thing where if no water is used for a certain period, the tank shuts off until it detects usage again, but I have never actually confirmed this type of thing exists. If that IS what it is, it doesn't work well as more often than not the hot water is still hot.

Anybody have any thoughts on what could cause this?
 
Sorry, worded poorly. Would use an oscillating multitool to control depth of cut (vs jigsaw or saws-all blades).

Unless you know how much space you have between cabinet wall, and any potential trouble regarding dishwasher (wiring, hoses, etc).

Oh, for the cut, yes thanks. I am going to try underneath first.

Took the kick panel off and the front of the base is there so nowhere to put the alarm. Back to cutting hole in cabinet.
 
Anyone have a water alarm (I think that's what they are called) that you would recommend? I'm looking for something in my basement near my hot water heater that will let me know if the tank goes. It's a little over 10 years old now.

I have these. Only time there's been a leak since I've had them I got an alert on my phone.
These are cool. Any idea how close the base unit has to be to the sensor(s)? I don't think I have an outlet too close to my water heater.

I have a 2-story with a basement and have them on every level without a problem. I think the base unit is on second floor. I have the sensors by the water heater, behind washing machine, and under utility sink, kitchen sink, and two bathroom sinks. I really wish I could get one easy accessible behind dishwasher.
Ordered a 3 pack earlier this week and set them up today. Went smoothly unless I did something wrong. Thanks again.
 

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