How to Install a Laundry Machine
Need to know how to install a laundry machine yourself? It’s easier than you might think with Love2Laundry guiding the way for you.
Recently bought a new washing machine, or you have one coming in the next few days, but don’t know how to get it up and running without help? If you want to know how to install a laundry machine in the UK, then you have come to the right place, and we can walk you through it step by step.
At Love2Laundry, we pair our top-of-the-range pickup laundry services with informative blogs to help you native the world of laundry. From our laundry symbol cheat sheets and guides on everyday laundry problems like making your stinky laundry smell good, machine weight capacities, and if laundrettes are hygienic, we have plenty for you to read about.
Now, if you want to learn how to install a laundry machine on your own, keep reading.
How Much Does it Cost to Get a Laundry Machine Installed?
You could always opt to have your laundry machine installed by a professional, but this usually comes at an extra cost – and it isn’t always cheap. Depending on where you get your machine from, the prices will vary a little bit, with no huge differences.
Prices range from £25 at John Lewis to £30 at Currys and AO. At Argos, you will be charged £50 for installation and the recycling of your old machine. At both Currys and AO, you will be charged an extra £25 for the old machine to be removed and recycled, while this price is at £20 per appliance with John Lewis.
So, if you decide to install your laundry machine yourself, you can save £25 or more, and if you are able to recycle the appliance yourself, that’s an extra £20–£25 saved. Although these are not huge numbers, they do all up, and we could all do with some extra cash.
How to Install a Laundry Machine
To learn how to install a laundry machine, you are going to need a mole wrench or mole grips, a bucket, and a spirit level.
Here’s what you are going to do:
- Switch the old washing machine off and unplug it – remember to take any laundry out first!
- Pull the machine away from the wall and turn off the isolating valve located on the cold water supply – this is usually a small blue tap and shouldn’t be hard to locate
- Ensure the cold water supply is turned off, then unscrew the water-in pipe – make sure you have a bucket or container at hand to catch any water that comes out of the hose and be patient to let all the water come out first. The pipe will be attached around the top of the machine at the back.
- Carefully pull out the water-waste hose – this hose will be going from your washing machine to the floor. All you need to do is pull it out gently. At this point, you can get the old machine out of the way to put the new one in its palace.
- Take the carriage bolts out of the back of your new machines – these are only there to secure the machine drum during transit and can be unscrewed easily. You will see these attached to plugs.
- Attach your new cold water-in hose – the hoses you need will usually be found in the drum of the appliance. Simply screw the cold water-in pipe to the top back of the machine on the attachment and use mole grips to tighten and secure it.
- Screw the other end of the cold water-in hose to the cold water supply
- Turn the water-in isolating valve on again – with the machine and cold water supply not linked, you can release the isolating valve that you turned off in step 2. Let water run through the pipe and check for any leaks that you need to tighten up.
- Attach the waste water hose again – next, you need to feed the waste water hose that is already attached to the appliance down the waste water pipe. If your appliance came with a U-bend, you can use this to help the hose keep its shape
- Plug it in and make sure your washing machine is level – now with everything attached, you can plug it in and push it into its new place. Use a spirit level on the top of the machine to check that it is level. An uneven machine can cause damage and noise, and you can adjust the front legs until it’s even,
- Start using your new machine – everything is in place, the machine is level, and it’s ready to start using. Congratulations, you installed your own laundry machine!
Some Things to Remember When Buying a New Laundry Machine
You need to make sure that you find the perfect laundry machine for you and your needs. When you’re browning, whether online or in a store, you need to know what features you are looking for.
A few things that we would recommend keeping an eye out for include the following:
- Features of the machine – does it have an eco wash, delicate wash, and other wash cycle and cycle length options that you feel you need?
- Energy rating – the better the energy rating, the less power the machine needs to wash laundry, and the more money you can save long-term
- Water usage – this often correlated with the energy rating, but measures how many litres of water are used per cycle
- Capacity – this dictates how many kilograms of clothing the machine can handle and wash, with machine sizes ranging from about 6 kg capacity all the way up to 12 kg or larger
- Dimensions – the height, width, and depth of the machine
The Depth of the Machine vs. Where it Will be Fitted
You need to measure the space you will put it (the height, depth, and width), and make sure you find a laundry machine that fits those dimensions. If you are getting a machine that can go anywhere you like, or you have no dedicated space for it, then this won’t be as important. However, many laundry machines are fitted beneath counters, so this is not something you should overlook.
Let Love2Laundry Help
At Love2Laundry, we offer easy online services to help you take a load off in your easy life. Our app is perfect for anyone who wants to get their laundry done like Uber Eats so that they can spend more time doing what really matters. Drop your laundry off in Manchester or another one of our locations, or call us so that we can pick it up and get it back to you within 24 hours – no extra hassle.
We’re proud of our sustainable laundry practices and have put in the effort to make our services better than businesses like Circuit Laundry. Our pickup services allow you to spend more time doing what you love instead of spending hours on household chores, and we do our job well.
Make Your Laundry Life Easier With Love2Laundry
Installing your own laundry machine might sound daunting, but there’s no need to be afraid. With the proper instructions (and maybe a tutorial or two), you will get the hang of it in no time.
At Love2Laundry, you can learn how to get rid of that smell in your laundry machine, if you need to redo laundry if it rains, or even how to wash all of your favourite clothes to make sure they last. If you want to take a deep dive into the world of laundry, we bust some laundry myths, tell you where to get the best detergent sheets, and see if you can do laundry after cataract surgery.
Now that you know how to install a laundry machine on your own at home, hopefully you will feel up to the task if the occasion ever arises. As long as you take your time, you will realise that it isn’t as difficult as you might think, and it can save you money.
If you think pick-up laundry services would be a good fit for you, why not give us a call to learn more through the phone number or email address below?
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