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About a month ago I got a quote from a well-known plumbing company to replace a leaking waste pipe and install all the plumbing needed for a washing machine. Quote was about $1,800. High, but OK.

Today they arrive and tell me the quote does not include plumbing for the supply line. WHAT!? And that will be an additional $850.

Mind you, the water lines are right there. We are talking about a few inches of copper pipe.

From the very beginning, we said “install washing machine, replace leaking waste pipe.” They also said “install washing machine.” We did not say “install washing machine, but oh by the way make sure it has no water and is not usable.”

WTF? How much should a washing machine cost to install? This is freaking ridiculous. I could buy a used Honda for $3,000.