Installing dishwasher and new cabinets Do we run water lines & drain through cabinets or under cabinets?

Question

A bit of disagreement between the cabinet installers and the plumber. Plumber says through the cabinets in case there is a leak. Installer says they've done hunderds of kitchens and they always run them under the cabinets, through the gables. Any help appreciated...thx!

Answer 1

If you have any common sense you will run through the cabinets! That way, if there is a leak you will not have to tear out your cabinets to fix it; that is, AFTER you find it. If the hook-ups are under the cabinets, it may take awhile to discover the leak and then you may have to deal with the issue of a rotten floor and rotten cabinets.

Answer 2

yes through the cabinets the plumbers right otherwise if you have a leak you'll have to remove the cabinets and you wont notice the leak until you have a big mess

Answer 3

Hm-m-m.....

I think I'd go with the plumber on this one. He'll be the guy you're calling later when you have a leak. Oh, and there will be a leak eventually. It's in the primary rules of home ownership somewhere!! : D