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Not all areas require an air gap, so your home may not have one.

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We are installing a new dishwasher and trying to figure out the air gap situation. The air gap prevents water from a clogged drain from backing up into the dishwasher. My wife absolutely loathes the currently installed countertop airgap for the dishwasher.

Air gaps are installed in a lot of mobile homes and modular homes.

Your dishwasher air gap will generally get on with its business with little necessary maintenance. Remove the cover and locking nut from the air gap and insert the air. I don't imagine being 1 lower will make any difference functionally, but i haven't seen any airgaps meant for a hidden installation under the counter. This can be purchased at a appliance parts store or a home improvement store like a home depot or lowes.