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Appliance Installation Specialists on Thumbtack cost$140 - $160

Average fixed price

  • Lowest price:$100
  • Most common low price:$140
  • Most common high price:$160
  • Highest price:$200
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How much does a washer dryer hookup cost?

Nearly every home today has space for an installed washing machine and dryer, whether they’re freestanding in the garage, part of a separate mudroom, or in an upstairs closet near the bedrooms. The cost for having a new washing machine and dryer installed varies depending on the existing plumbing and electricity connections, the location in the home, and the machines themselves.

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Setting up a laundry space

The laundry space must be equipped with hookups to hot and cold water, a drain line, electricity and/or gas, and a vent. If homeowners are moving the laundry space within the house, such as from the garage into the kitchen, hookups must be installed in the new space. The installation cost can be $350-$600 in a space close to existing water, electricity and gas lines; connecting the space to more distant water, electricity and gas may cost $700-$2,000, depending on the amount of labor required. For example, adding a new 240V circuit for the dryer costs an average of $500, while adding a standard electrical outlet for the washer costs about $100.

Plumbing for a washing machine

To move a washing machine from the garage to an indoor laundry room, the homeowner must ensure the space is properly plumbed. A local plumber, such as Martin G. Plumbing or 210Plumber in San Antonio, Texas, can locate a suitable drainpipe in the wall and connect the washer drain.

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Installing electrical circuits

Dryers require a 240V circuit, while washing machines use a standard electrical outlet. If the homeowner is moving the laundry space, it’s likely that a 240V circuit will need to be installed as well as a 30 amp breaker. On average, this costs $500, while adding a standard electrical outlet for the washer costs only about $100. Like most electrical projects, this should be done by a professional electrician, such as Frank Boyer Electric in Enfield, Connecticut, or Azz Electric in Sunnyside, New York.

Installing machines

Once the hookups are in place, installing a new washer and dryer is a simple, straightforward project. Many appliance retailers include basic installation with the price of the machines; others may charge a fee ranging from $50 to $100. A handyman is likely to charge $25-$150, depending on how much labor is required.

Additional costs

All electrical and plumbing work must meet local building codes and, if a new hookup is installed, may require a building permit. Depending on the location of the laundry area and the extent of remodeling being done, building permit costs range from $25 to $150 or more.

How do we know these prices?

Millions of people ask Thumbtack for help with their projects every year. We track the estimates they get from local professionals, conduct our own research and then we share those prices with you. The prices reflected in the article above are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. Contact a professional near you to receive a personalized cost estimate for your project.

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