i would like to move the washing machine into the garge but the water hookups are near the kitchen. would it cost alot of money to have them moved to the garage? and the ones in the kitchen removed completly.
2007-09-06 07:48:31 · 8 answers · asked by M.J. 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes, depending on the proximity of the 2 locations and obstacles it could cost several hundred to over $1000..
i assume your garage is heated, otherwise it wouldn't be wise
if you are serious about ot, ask for an estimate, somone has to visit your house to give a reasonable number
2007-09-06 07:53:59 · answer #1 · answered by mrrosema 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The easiest thing to do would be to go in and just add on to the existing lines going to your washer and extending then back under your house and into the garage on the wall you wanted the washer on. If you have a crawlspace that would be easiest if you have a basement it would not be hard either unless your ceiling is finished in it with drywall. Even if it is tiles you can get in there and extend the piping. The drain line is the line you need to make sure you have run tightly as not to kink and make sure it is draining right.
Otherwise you might have to just run a new line in from your main source if you cant access the existing lines easily. Taking off a piece of drywall is no biggie if you cut it out evenly you can put it right back tape and spackle and then paint good as new.
If you are having it done by someone get a couple of estimates and referrals to check how others liked their work. The cost would be about $350 to $600 roughly for labor and supplies depending on how much piping you needed and how accessable the plumbing is.
2007-09-06 14:55:57 · answer #2 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to ascertain if you have a suitable drain for the discharge water to go into, then if you have just soil between the house and the garage, it will be necessary to have a trench dug, and a COLD line run from the water source to the garage. I would suggest using plastic pipe as it is cheaper and easier to run.
DON'T even think of running a hot line out, as it will be cold anyway by the time it gets out there.
There are special " Y " pieces to convert 2 pipe types to one type..
You MUST have an electrical outlet capable of delivering 3000 watts
FINALLY As someone mentioned, if there is a likely chance of frost you must protect it somehow.
2007-09-06 16:22:15 · answer #3 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you live in a area that gets really cold in the winter ? is the garage heated / if not the washer will freeze, [water in lines]
other wise run pvc pipes to the area tapping into the existing lines, then cap the old ones off, [below floor level] where are you going to run the drain /
2007-09-06 14:56:54 · answer #4 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Materials would be separate but, you could have pvc if applicable for you codes and area or copper, what I advise. Then I would charge you $48.00 an hour. I would have to estimate the job first and then give you a quote, you could also get three or four other quotes.
2007-09-06 17:36:34 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Each section of the country charges different prices. It is best to get two or three free estimates. Be sure to get a contract of some sort as to what they will be doing for you.
Let them know before hand what it is you want. They cannot read our minds, so speak up before the work starts. :o)
2007-09-06 14:53:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to retain both hot and cold supplies.you require 2 tpeices of the correct diameter.you could cut a hatchin the floor to gain access run the desired length to youre garage.you will also need to install on/off valves .also you need torun soak away/waste to the outside.this needs a trap .
2007-09-06 15:06:54 · answer #7 · answered by the rocket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you move it to back behind the kitchen sink in the garage area?this may be best
2007-09-06 20:29:19 · answer #8 · answered by tom the plumber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋