Washing Machine and Dishwasher installation in new build flat

jellyfish76

Hi All,

Firstly apologies if this is a bit of a dim question...

I'm moving into a new build flat. In the kitchen there are and spaces and 2 electrical sockets (on different circuits) for a washing machine and dishwasher. As it's a new property, nothing has been installed before.

I was looking at buying both a new washing machine and dishwasher online and see that a lot of the retailers can install (for a small charge of about £20).

What I couldn't really find out was if this is only if a machine had previously been installed before? Can anyone shed any light on this?

Also, while there are spaces between the kitchen cabinets (ie. not integrated) for the appliances, holes will need to made to pass the pipes through.

Does this mean I need to get a plumber to do this kind of installation instead?

Thanks in advance

ormus

yes they will only connect up the appliance to exisiting connections, for that sort of money.
any plumbing re pipes/valves etc will have be in place.
same goes for electric sockets etc.

thescouselander

This should be a really easy job to DIY (assuming the valves are already there) - not sure you need to call a tradesman.

missile

Your builder should have included the appropriate pipework and access through the units to connect electric water and drainage.

If he has not, then ask him. He may and IMHO should do this for free, mine did.

As has been said it is easy DIY. However if you are unable or unwilling then you may consider £20 money well spent.

Cheapest is not always best. You may find you get better service from a local supplier who can advise and arrange any aditional work you may require for your installation.

jellyfish76

Thanks all.

The electrical sockets are in the right place (with switches labeled as dishwasher and washing machine) so at least some thought as been considered when built. I don't move in for a couple of weeks so will wait and have a look under the sink... hopefully the valves are set up in such a way as its not too complicated!

cubegame

It is an easy job to do, even if you have to install the plumbing.

However, depending on where your flat is you might want to consider installation anyway. A friend of mine had washing machine delivered and because it was free installation on offer he took it. The biggest benefit was that installation included getting the washing machine into place in his third floor flat. Delivery alone did not (left on front door step).