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Customer Reviews for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Model: 5305517519
SKU: 6681708
UPC: 012505527463
Save time and money by installing your dishwasher yourself with this complete, high-quality kit.
Average Customer Rating:
2.424 out of 5
2.4
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5
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39% of customers would recommend this product to a friend 
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13 out of 33
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Customer Reviews for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord
Review 1 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

total waste of money

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: TNgrandma
from TN
on 05/25/2012
What's great about it: Nice hose and cord
What's not so great: Needed adapter to fit copper tubing.
Did not have the package to return this expensive kit. Installer could not use the supply line because he did not have adapter. Looks like they would keep adapters if they are always needing one. He also did not use the new electric cord even though old wiring was 14 yrs old. Must be easier for them to just reconnect to old lines. Store should communicate with installers and not sell these with new dishwashers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Had to Buy it there.

Customer Rating
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Posted by: STLC
from St. Louis, MO
on 05/24/2012
Value for Price
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: It Works
What's not so great: It was expensive
The installer did not use the power cable to make the install easier.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

The basics are in the kit

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: BASW
from Vernal, UT
on 05/09/2012
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: Horrible instructions; connections didn't work in a newer home.
We replaced out dishwasher with a new one using this kit. The directions are terrible - I found out what to do by talking to the guy at the hardware store where I bought the connections that were not included in the kit. The connections in the kit were useless and went in the garbage. The water hose and drain hose in the kit were too short so we had to buy connections to hook them in to the existing plumbing. We would have been better off buying separate parts from the hardware store.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Missing vital parts

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: nstocker
from phoenix
on 05/02/2012
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
3.0 out of 5
3.0
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: over priced
This kit is missing one of the vital adapters to connect the hoses into common household water systems. Every kits sold at the big box stores has the adapter. this one doesn't - I had to make a trip to home depot to spend an extra $10 to resolve the problem.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Installation of Dishwasher (SKU 6681708)

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Jim3666
from 92677
on 04/30/2012
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's not so great: Did not contain what it claimed to contain
I was told I needed to buy their dishwasher kit for $29.99 (SKU 6681708) and that it contained the parts needed to install the dishwasher I purchased. In fact the package of parts (by Smart Choice) says on its front, "Includes Everything To Connect Your Dishwasher To Your Waterline And Power Source." However, when the installer arrived (installer was chosen by Best Buy), he wanted an additional $80 to install a new water valve, not because the valve was leaking, but because it and the hose provided in the kit were not matching sizes. The kit did contain fittings, but (according to the installer) it did not contain everything I would need. Even though the new valve can be purchased at any hardware store from $8 to $12, and can be installed in a matter of a few minutes, the installer (Optima Service Solution of Southern California) would not accept anything less than $80.
I would recommend you make sure which type of fitting you need before buying the type of kit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

NOT SO SMART!

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Hollythinks
from Gainesville, VA
on 04/05/2012
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's great about it: nothing
What's not so great: everything
Of course you pay extra for this over the price of the DW. okay
BUT: installer nabbed me for an additional $40 to pay for a different hose!!!
SO: wanting to have the dumb thing installed, was forced to write a check to the plumbing co. installing. I think it was their way of collecting more $$ on the job. I reported this to BBuy= no answer or response!!!!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Poor

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: momma543
from Bel Air, Md
on 03/23/2012
I was told I needed the kit since it contained the parts needed to install the dishwasher I purchased. However, while the kit did contain fittings,
it did not contain the type fitting which was needed to connect the hose to the waterline in my home since it is an "older" home.
I would recommend you make sure which type fitting you need before buying the kit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

good and handy

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: boothjr
from Wilmington, DE
on 03/22/2012
Value for Price
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
Performance
3.0 out of 5
3.0
i did the installation myself and i am glad i had it for installation. i used most of the parts. price was probably a little high as compared to if i went to Home Depot and bought the parts, but was easier and worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

All in One

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: orbiter
from Palm Springs
on 03/21/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Everything you need to connect your dishwasher in one package. No leaks, works great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Awesome!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Ronneby
from Sartell, MN
on 03/21/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Everything! Even the packaging!
What's not so great: I don't have more of them
What can I say? This dishwasher installation kit ROCKS! I have never used anything like it before! Such a time saver! It says it comes with a power cord and guess what, the power cord was inside the package! Awesome! Even the packaging and graphics are top notch! I absolutely love it and would recommend it to anyone! Well, anyone except Nigel Tufnel, because he just doesn't "get" this sort of thing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-4points
0out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Great!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Iknarfink
from Phoenix, AZ
on 03/08/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: It Worked!
It Worked!!!!, It Worked!!!!, It Worked!!!!, It Worked!!!!, It Worked!!!!, It Worked!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
-2points
0out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Fit perfectly and great installation team

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: modairy
from Chesterfied, MO
on 02/28/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Does a great job
What's not so great: Nothing
Just what momma wanted! Does a clean and efficient job each time. No complaints.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

A necessary purchase when installing...

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Vikingstaff
from Haslett, MI.
on 02/08/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Good quality and durable lines to guarantee an air tight seal at every connection
What's not so great: It's all good.
I must admit I am skeptical of items like this, as I had stainless steel lines running to my older dish washer. However, the salesmen said it is important as old lines don't always reconnect well. When I had these new lines installed, I had the workers show me my old lines. The lines were great, but the rubber seals within them had hardened and formed around the old dish washer fittings. I could see how they might leak had I ignored the advice. Now I can rest assured that my new dish washer has an air tight seal at every connection.
As for the lines themselves, these new ones seem of very good quality and durability. I see no problems with them, and would expect them to last as long as I have the new dishwasher connected. I would encourage a friend to use them with a new dishwasher installation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Returned it

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: Mylokena
from Yakima, WA
on 02/01/2012
What's great about it: Not sure, we returned it
What's not so great: Water line to short.
We bought this kit at the recommendation of the sales associate. My husband figured he wouldn't need it but we were told we'd need the power cord. Well our Bosch dishwasher came pre-wired and the water line was much to short to reach our outlet (which we figured out after almost completely installing the dishwasher) so my husband had to take the one off of the old dishwasher. I returned this kit to Best Buy yesterday with no problems.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Overpriced and does not have all the connectors

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: Shail
from New York, NY
on 01/21/2012
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Performance
2.0 out of 5
2.0
What's great about it: Nothing
What's not so great: Price, Quality
I bought this along with a whirlpool dishwasher which I also bought from best buy. I purchased the dishwasher in the store so could not do the proper research on this installation kit. My first problem with the kit is that it is way overpriced (almost double the price for a similar kit which I got in HomeDepot). The second issue is that it claims to have all the connectors but it does not. I needed a particular connector to connect my water supply to dishwasher but none of the attachments provided in the kit worked. I had to ultimately buy the installation kit from HomeDepot which had the required connector. The third issue is the quality. One of the provided connector broke down as I was trying to tighten it.
So, overall I will say that it is a poor quality, overpriced installation kit which does not has all the connectors required.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Waste of money

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: JBoston
on 01/16/2012
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
3.0 out of 5
3.0
I bought this kit 2 years ago along with a Frigidaire dish washer. Frigidaire dish washer broke recently and I bought a new GE dish washer. Unfortunately Best Buy will not let you reuse existing kit and forces us to buy a new kit. Hence it's a waste of money. Could use a cheaper brand and still outlast a dish washer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Excellent very complete and affordable...

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: proinstaller
from california
on 01/10/2012
What's great about it: good prize and very complete
What's not so great: Power cord shape could be a problem sometime
This is a great product I've used it for years I install an average of 100 dishwashers a month and never had a problem myself.
It's very complete it's made I believe by a name brand company which is Electrolux.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
1out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

doesn't leak

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: megansmom11
from Peyton, Co
on 01/10/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Performance
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: it works
Performing very well. no leaks. ..................
I would recommend this to a friend!
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Not all parts included

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: scubyblue
from Pleasanton, CA
on 12/05/2011
The kit claims to include all parts needed for a dishwasher installation. It did not include a drain hose clamp.
Also, the power cord wires are not color coded as the installation instruction claims.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Smart Choice Dishwasher Installation Kit with Power Cord

Installer Never Used It

Customer Rating
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Posted by: MontJen
from Denver, CO
on 12/02/2011
Value for Price
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Quality
1.0 out of 5
1.0
Performance
1.0 out of 5
1.0
What's great about it: N/A
What's not so great: Not Needed
I was charged for this, but the installer didn't need it. So it's just a useless add on that was sold to us.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+3points
4out of 5found this review helpful.
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