installing anew washing machine

rev229

Another washing machine has died and need to intall a new one. Lastime I did it myself as plumbing bit is easy. I also managed the electric bit. The machine socket is a spur rather than a 3 point socket should I so it myself or should I get someone to intall it. Who instals washing machines ie plumber, electric or service engineer. If I do it myself the conectiong to a spur is like connecting cables to a plug earth to earth live to live neutrul to neutral have done it before pretty sure it is marked inside the spur.

U've_been_framed

Are you putting the machine in the same place as the old one?
Assuming that you are:
1. Switch off the electricity at the fuse box/ circuit breaker. Check that it is off.
2. Detach the old cable from the spur. Make a note of the cable connections.
3. Connect the new machine using the same connections.

Better still, put a socket on the end of the spur. Then you can simply plug or unplug the washing machine whenever you need to.

vansboy

Don't wish to sound rude/patronising, but do PLEASE get someone with a tiny bit more know how to look at this one for you!

Water & electricity & people don't mix too well!!

VB

rev229

vansboy wrote: »

Don't wish to sound rude/patronising, but do PLEASE get someone with a tiny bit more know how to look at this one for you!

Water & electricity & people don't mix too well!!

VB

I don't think you are rude or patronising if I was confident then I would do it myself as I have done before and would not have posted here. It isn't so much the plumbing as the electrics if it was a normal socket then it would be much easier. Who would you suggest to fit the appliance! Sorry if i sound really stupid:o its just that most wives ask their hubbys but mine know nothing when it come to anything like this. Thanks for your help.
The machine is going in the same place as the old one the spur is directly behind the washing machine so a socket for a plug means the machine cannot go back far enough IYSWIM. All our appliances are like this. The house was a new build and the original washing machine was integrated but we are changing to a free standing appliance and integrated although look great if fitted properly are expensive and finding someone who will fit a door is a nightmare.

Pennylane

I agree with Vansboy - don't try & do it yourself. :eek:

Be advised by the firm who you buy your new washing machine from.

TheImportanceOfBeingIdle

Get an electrician to come and wire it in. When he's done his bit, you can just connect the pipes and push it back.

rev229

After reading the posts I decided that I would not do it, bit nervous of electrics. Apparently washing machines are supposed to be wired in on these types of sockets. Was going to pay for an electrician but then decided to ask my neighbour as he is a very handy andy type and electrician, he fixed my lights a few years ago. I just hate asking for favours so sent my husband round, he is happy to do it for me, no cost only a bottle of wine.

rev229

Well my new washing machine arrived today and my lovely neighbour not only did the electrics but also the plumbing and pushed into place, my husband helped with that bit!! So I will be off to buy him a couple of bottles of wine( Got some tesco wine vouchers today I will use):j :j :j . Unfortunately he is moving house next week so I am sure the wine will be appreciated. Lets hope our new neighbours have a useful skill (gardener, or painter and decorator would be good):rotfl: :rotfl: