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June 29, 2006
Washer Dryer Hook-ups - forgot to allow for comments
Hello,
We'd like to install washer/dryer hook-ups for our apartment and our two tenants. I want to know what all is involved. We have 100 amp service for each floor, so we probably have enough electricity, but do we need to upgrade the electrical recepticals in which they will be plugged? If we get gas washer/dryers do they both run on gas or partially run on gas and partially on electricity? What modifications will I need to make to the gas lines? The tenants already pay for their cooking gas - will they also also be paying for the gas used to run the washer/dryers? How much will this work cost? Has anyone else installed washer/dryers and if so, was it worth it?
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I've installed many washer dryers myself. ( I'm a contractor ). So what's involved you ask? Well, you have to work out your plumbing, hot & cold water hookups for each floor & waste drains too. Plus a freash air duct to the outside for each dryer. So location is key. It's always best to try to set these units up near the kitchen or bath so you can get to water supply & drains. Another consideration is the dryer, electric or gas? If you go electric, the dryers are often 220V . If you can use gas it will cost less to run. So that's the best I can tell you with out seeing your house and how things are set up. If you have any other questions you can email me at bottlecap@mindspring.com good luck! Rick
Posted by: Rick at June 29, 2006 4:30 PM
the dept of buildings will legally require you to file and get a permit for any plumbing alteration work that is simply not changing a fixture in place. if you add plumbing for washer or a gas line for a dryer, that's a change. that means hiring an architect or engineer to prepare drawings, get an asbestos inspection, get landmarks approval if you are in a historic district - all of this is very doable and you will ultimately be approved, it just takes time and money. washer will always be electric and dryer is your choice. if gas, it must also be vented to the exterior. if electric, vented is preferable, but you can get condensor models that theoretically do not need to be vented, but are far less effective and efficient. you will want to "upgrade" the electricty to 220v for the dryer (if electric) and you will also want to run a new line for dedicated electrical circuit for each device from the subpanel so that you dont trip a breaker when the washer kicks on, etc. if you do run gas, the new gas line will probably get tapped off of the riser that is already in your tenant's apartment, so it would still be monitored by that tenant's meter.
Posted by: Anonymous at July 7, 2006 4:44 PM
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