Is it possible to install the hookups for a washer and dryer myself, or should I hire someone to do it?

Question

The place I'm moving to is an old house w/out the hookups. I'll be putting it in the kitchen next to the sink and refrigerator (if that matters).

The house has like 4-5 feet of standing feet under the house.

Answer 1

depends on how handy you are, you will need copper pipes for the hot water side. you will need a torch to sweat the connections together. if your talking about plumbing the pipes from existing pipes you probably need to hire someone. if your talking about just hooking up the water supply hoses you can do that your self with a pair of pliers...good luck

Answer 2

Not such a simple question as I do not know how much skill you may have to accomplish your goal. To simply "tap" into a water line is not a good idea. Tapping means exactly that, a line is pierced by a needle valve and then is connected to the new line. These types of valves are mostly for ice-maker water lines and usually leak after time. The quantity of water used by a washer is larger and requires a good hose bib for both hot and cold water. You need to be proficient as a plumber and electrician and have the necessary tools to do the job. Most dryers use 220VAC or 110VAC and a gas line. If you feel this is above your skill level then you may wish to hire it done. A simple alternative is to buy a portable washer and dryer. Most are over priced and not that good but the washer attaches to the sink faucet, draining into the sink and the dryer is 110VAC , only. When you are finished, simply roll them out of the way. I believe that GE still manufactures such an item but get one by Whirlpool or Maytag if they are still available. If you plan to stay, ask the landlord if they will pay part of the cost as it is a good incentive for further tenants. Good luck!!!

Answer 3

<>It all depends on handy you are with plumbing and electrical work. For the washer, you will need hot and cold water connections (most code today allows for PVC piping), an above-the-floor drain, and a 110v electrical outlet (preferably GFI). For the dryer, you will either need a 220v electrical outlet or a gas hookup (depending on the type of dryer) and an outside vent. Even if you do all the work yourself, I would recommend having a plumber hook up the gas dryer...I wouldn't want to make a mistake there!

Answer 4

possible. the water hook-up should be fairly easy by taping into the cold and hot supply line. the drain my be a little tricky. is the floor a slab or raised, such as crawl or basement?