I hired O'Plumbing (Justin Middlebrooks) to install a new dishwasher, and the experience was disappointing. He charged $295--almost double the going rate in our area--and left the appliance non-functional. We had to unplug the garbage disposal every time we wanted to run the dishwasher. When I asked about it, his response was "hire an electrician."
That's not acceptable when hiring someone to install an appliance. If he didn't have the right skill set, he should've been honest and charged only for a service call.
A qualified appliance technician later charged $150 and corrected several serious issues:
* Drain hose was too low, risking backflow
* Dishwasher wasn't secured and tipped forward when the rack was pulled out
* Electrical wires were capped but not boxed, which could be dangerous if exposed to moisture
All of these were fixed at no extra charge, and the dishwasher now works perfectly. I would not recommend O'Plumbing for appliance installations. read more