moving position of washing machine

jacknavy

Moved into house to discover plumbing for washing machine has been extended from under the sink out to the hall in the house ( a straight run of about 9 ft) Its not practical to have washing machine sat by front door therefore I want to move it into kitchen. However the only convenient place for it to go is opposite the sink (again this is about 9 ft away)

Previous owner made no room in kitchen units for appliances!

Without buying new units could the machine be positioned where I want it to go?

What is the easiest solution to this quandry, could I do it myself or am I best to call in the professionals?

bathjobby · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 8:02 am Post Subject:

ChrisR · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 9:51 am Post Subject:

You put pipes from where they are to where you need them. It's as simple, or complicated, as that!

brumylad · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2005 10:35 pm Post Subject:

washing machines are usually 600mm wide and generally they will fit under the work surface.

so check the height of machine and underside of work-top, will it fit under ?

Next check the depth of the machine and the depth of the worktop (front -back), you don't want the machine to stick out too far.

Next measure the width of the units, If you have a base unit 600 wide or two adjacent 300 wide then no problem. If not then your looking at a new unit to fill in any gap at the side of the machine and if you can still obtain them, a matching door. otherwise if you're content with a reasonable matching blanking panel you could cobble something together.