Installing a washing machine

[Deleted User]

I’ve just had to move buildings. I had my own washing machine but have moved into a flat where we share a laundry room. I was speaking to the neighbours and they said a few people in the other flats have had permission from the housing association to install their own washing machine. 

They said they took out one of their benches and used that space to put a washing machine in there. 

I’m not technically minded so bear with me. 

Would it just be a case of removing the bench and getting a plumber to ensure their is pipes in place to plumb a washing machine in? 

tonygold

sorry, but what is this bench you talk of? can you post a pic of where you wish to install your machine?

[Deleted User]

Bench - kitchen work top. 

[Deleted User]

Hi,

machine normally sits under worktop.

Ebe_Scrooge

If by "bench" you do indeed mean a worktop, then you shouldn't even need to remove it - as Frugalmacdugal points out, worktops, units and appliances are normally made to a standard size and a washing machine should fit under a worktop.

"Would it just be a case of ... getting a plumber to ensure their is pipes in place to plumb a washing machine in?" - kind of.  Washing machines are very often sited next to a sink for convenience, as there is already pipework there - if this is the case and there is a cold water feed tap and a waste pipe available, then you don't even need a plumber, it's a very simple DIY job to connect it up.  If you're in the position of having to run new pipework to the washing machine then it's rather more involved, and could end up being a pretty hefty job, depending on where any new pipework has to be routed.  Don't forget you'll also be needing a socket/fused power outlet as well, so you'll need to factor in the cost of an electrician if there isn't one there already.

Hasbeen

MarkN88 said:

I’ve just had to move buildings. I had my own washing machine but have moved into a flat where we share a laundry room. I was speaking to the neighbours and they said a few people in the other flats have had permission from the housing association to install their own washing machine. 

They said they took out one of their benches and used that space to put a washing machine in there. 

I’m not technically minded so bear with me. 

Would it just be a case of removing the bench and getting a plumber to ensure their is pipes in place to plumb a washing machine in? 

Bench? Worktops?


Your neighbours had to remove to get washer in? Can you post photo of where you want machine?


Perhaps getting a plumber in is a good idea?


You might lose a unit in the kitchen in order to install close to sink for water/drainage. You also need a nearby electrical socket.