The cost to plumb a washing machine is around $500.00 although it can go as high as $1,000.00 to $1,700.00 if you need any extensive plumbing work done.
The cost of the plumbing of a washing machine includes the labor costs, fittings, pipes and any other materials needed.
You don't need a plumber to install a washing machine unless you need to install new water lines and drain lines for the washing machine to hook up too.
Installing a washing machine can be done by yourself if you're able or even a handyman or someone else.
You simply need to put the washing machine in place and then hook up the hot and cold water hoses to the hot and cold water valves by hooking them up to the valves like you would a normal garden hose and then use a pair of channel locks to snug them down.
Then place the drain hose on the washing machine drain and clamp it if it's not already on it and then place the drain hose into the drain pipe for the washing machine.
The purpose of a washing machine outlet box is to allow the washing machine valves for water to be recessed within the wall and act as a central point for connecting a washing machine's water supply hoses and drain hoses.
The washing machine outlet box provides a neat and organized way of managing the drain hose and water hoses for the washing machine and also offers easy access for any maintenance that may be needed.
The washing machine outlet box also makes for a clean and nice look.
You can install washing machine drain lines and water lines and valves on the outside of the wall without needing to install a washing machine outlet box.
But the washing machine outlet box makes it look better.
And some washing machine outlet boxes help to ensure compliance with plumbing codes by providing a standard location for any valves and backflow prevention.
The washing machine outlet box also eliminates the need for a separate laundry sink for draining and it can also help to free up some valuable floor space.
And by having the washing machine water lines, drain line and valves recessed into the wall with the washing machine outlet box it allows you to push the washing machine further back towards the wall.