What is washer dryer hookup

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Sales Service Slide the machine almost all the way into place against the wall. Remember to leave yourself room to get behind it to hook up the necessary pipes and wires. You can push it the rest of the way into place later, once everything is connected. Next, connect your two water supply hoses to the correct faucets.

The hot water faucet connects to the hot water hose, and the cold water faucet connects to the cold water hose. In many cases, the hoses will be color-coded to help you better distinguish between the two. Red will be for hot and blue will be for cold. These colors will help you when installing the washer hoses. If your tubes are not color-coded, it's up to you to remember which one had which label on it.

If there is no label at all, look in the instructions. When connecting the hose to the faucet, use the correct end. The end with the filter screen inside the coupling is the end that attaches to the faucet. Once you have the hoses loosely connected to the faucets, it's time to tighten them.

Do this by turning the couplings by hand in a clockwise direction until they become snug. Use a pair of pliers to turn each hose coupling one more quarter turn. Test them with your hands to see if you could accidentally unscrew them.

They should feel secure, but shouldn't be overly tight. After all, you want to be able to disconnect them eventually. Overtightening may also lead to leaks in the future.

Now that your water supply hoses are connected to their matching faucets, it's time to attach them to the back of your washer. Again, in this step, the important thing is to connect the right hose to the right inlet on the back of the washing machine. The end you should be attaching in this step is the end with the plain rubber washers.

If for some reason your hoses do not have washers, you may want to consider attaching some before connecting the hoses. Otherwise, they will be prone to leaking.

Tighten the coupling exactly as before. Turn clockwise with your hands until you can't make them any tighter, than add one more quarter turn with a pair of pliers or a wrench. This step is simple. Turn your water supply back on and open the taps. In some washing machine models, the drain hose comes pre-connected. If that is the case, just skip this step and move on. If your washing machine model does not come pre-connected, it screws into place on the water outlet in much the same way as the water supply hoses.

Use a screwdriver to secure it firmly into place. This step may differ slightly depending on your plumbing situation. You may need to run this hose into a drain in the wall, the floor or even into a laundry sink. You may need to customize these instructions slightly to fit your set-up. If you are using a standard washing machine hookup box, there is likely a spot for you to hook or attach a typical drain hose end. This is often u-shaped and will hook right over the side of the outlet box.

Use the various tools that came with your washer, which might include straps and hooks, to help you secure the drain pipe into place. No matter what your drainage set-up looks like, always leave a few inches between the end of the hose and the bottom of the drain or sink you're using.

By doing this, you prevent the machine from mistakenly siphoning discarded water back up the drainage pipe and into the washer again. Plug the washer's power cord into the nearby outlet you've chosen. With this done, you're all set to push your machine into place against the wall. Dryers use an enormous amount of hot air to dry the wet clothing.

All this air needs to go somewhere. Cut a hole for this vent and seal up the gaps after the vent is in place.

Use a smooth metal duct pipe for your vent, and follow the specifications in the instructions regarding length. Your requirements for a power source will depend on what type of dryer you have. Some dryers are electric, and others are gas-powered. If you have an electric dryer, you'll need a volt outlet nearby. This outlet should be controlled by a set of to amp breakers. Examine your dryer specifications to be sure. If you have a gas dryer, you'll need to install a gas line.

This task can be dangerous, so it's imperative that you let the professionals handle any gas line installations. Once these things are set up and in place, you can move on to the actual business of installing your new dryer. This step is the same as it is for the washer. Make sure you have the space necessary to fit your new machine. Measure the space you have allotted for your dryer and measure the dryer to be sure these two measurements match. Remember that the dryer can't be pushed directly against the wall.

It will need at least four inches between it and the wall to allow for adequate venting. Make sure the floor is stable, and you aren't installing your machine on carpet or weak tiling that might get damaged.

Instructions aren't always easy to read or understand, but it's essential to read through them, even if only to skim for important notices. This way, you'll be aware of any unusual specifications or modifications you'll need to make for your dryer.

This is an essential step unless the house is brand new or has never had a dryer. If you're replacing an older dryer, after you remove it, clean the vent of any debris or dirt. A blocked vent is not only dirty, but it can also be a fire hazard. You can use a dryer vent brush, a shop vac or a combination of the two to help clean out the vent from inside your home.

Once the inside portion of the vent is clean, head outside to clean the other end of the vent. Remove the outside vent hood and clean out any dirt and debris that has collected in it. Although installing a new dryer is an ideal time to clean your dryer vent, there's no need to wait that long. Dryer vents should be cleaned every two years to ensure maximum lifespan, safety and cleanliness. Push it towards the wall where it will be installed, leaving just enough space for you to work behind it.

The vent hose should fit neatly over the vent hole on the back of the dryer. The process for connecting this piece will be slightly different depending on what material yours is made of. Ideally, it will be a metal vent duct material. Other types include ribbed plastic or aluminum, but these options tend to collect dirt and lint in the ribs. If you are using a metal duct, this should fit smoothly over the vent hole, with no need for any tape or clamps unless specified in the instructions.

If your dryer comes equipped with a plastic vent hose or you decide to use one for other reasons, use a circular dryer clamp over the end of the hose where it connects to the dryer.

This will help hold it in place and keep it from slipping off. Your dryer may even come with clamps for this exact purpose. Now that one end of your duct or hose is attached to the dryer, the other end needs to connect to the wall. If you're using a metal hose, it should just slide neatly into place with no clamps or tape required.

If, however, you're using a more flexible tube, use another circular clamp to hold this end securely in place. If your new dryer runs off of electricity you will most likely need a V outlet. If your space already has an outlet that meets this requirement, go ahead and plug your new dryer in. If not, you will want to have an electrician install a V outlet for you.

If you are using gas to power your dryer it is a good idea to have a professional hook this up for you unless you have experience working with gas lines. All gas should be shut off before you attempt to switch gas lines to a new dryer. Does everything seem to be working correctly? If so, go ahead and push it back into its final position, remembering to leave a few inches of venting space between it and the wall.

Of course, all these instructions assume that your house or apartment will already have the necessary hookups for a washer and dryer. And nine times out of ten, that will be the case. But what if you're installing a washing machine and dryer in a house or apartment that has never had them before? What if there are no existing hookups? If this is your situation, there's no need to worry. You may already have a volt electrical outlet near the washer and dryer, and if you do, you should verify that the outlet has ground fault protection.

If not, it isn't difficult to retrofit the existing outlet for a GFCI. You may also have to change the breaker to conform to the current specifications of the appliances.

An electric dryer requires a volt outlet controlled by a pair of dedicated to amp breakers, depending on the dryer specifications. Unless you're experienced working with electricity, installing a volt dryer circuit is a job best left to an electrician. The washing machine may be close enough to the water heater for you to tap into its inlet and outlet lines for the cold and hot water supply.

Each line terminates in a shutoff valve securely attached to the wall framing above the top of the washer for easy access. Plumbers often terminate the supply lines with a washing machine box. It contains the valves and also has an opening for the standpipe.