Washing Machine disconnection problem

kimwp

So-
1. Turn off switch on the wall and pull the plug out of the electric socket (will be on the wall near the washing machine) (same way you'd disconnect a toaster, or mobile phone charger)
2. Turn off the tap that feeds water into the machine (possibly two taps if hot and cold feed). Disconnect the pipes from the tap (turn the connector left-y loosely)
3. Pull the washing machine waste hose out of the pipe (not even connected, just sits in it).
4. Push all the pipes/plugs through the holes at the back of the cupboard so they are sitting behind the washing machine.

I can do all of that sitting on the floor and leaning into the cupboard that it's all in. No special tools needed unless someone tightened the water connector too much.

Albermarle

kimwp said:

So-
1. Turn off switch on the wall and pull the plug out of the electric socket (will be on the wall near the washing machine) (same way you'd disconnect a toaster, or mobile phone charger)
2. Turn off the tap that feeds water into the machine (possibly two taps if hot and cold feed). Disconnect the pipes from the tap (turn the connector left-y loosely)
3. Pull the washing machine waste hose out of the pipe (not even connected, just sits in it).
4. Push all the pipes/plugs through the holes at the back of the cupboard so they are sitting behind the washing machine.

I can do all of that sitting on the floor and leaning into the cupboard that it's all in. No special tools needed unless someone tightened the water connector too much.

As others have said it depends how it is positioned.
Ours is basically boxed in and only just fits in the space. ( a 'bespoke' job in a utility/bath room ) 
There is limited room in front of it.
You have to open the door and grab the inside of the door space and heave.
At the same time you have to lift it ( about 1cm of headroom) to get the feet over the edge of the floor covering.
I can still do it but would not be easy for everybody.
Once it is out then the easy bit is disconnecting it !

Purpleee

Thanks all, I will shop around for quotes.

Any guidance on ‘reasonable’ prices would be much appreciated. Granted I understand that a trade person’s time etc would need to be considered, but it’s very helpful knowing that £90 is above the odds.

I appreciate comments that this is a relatively simple DIY task that many ages/abilities can do, but as I mentioned and without going into further detail, I am not physically able to do this task myself. 

Thanks again

EssexExile

It may be a simple half hour job or it may take longer depending on how it goes. I would look on local Facebook pages or local apps like Nextdoor for a handyman. Once you find a reliable one be very nice to him, a reliable handyman is an essential asset for a landlord.

ThisIsWeird

Would the tenants do it, with your guidance, for £50 :-)

poppellerant

I'd just ask a mate and slip them some beer money.  It's honestly so easy, that anybody who charges more than £10 is having a laugh.