Cost to install washer/dryer hookups

[Brent Campbell]

I am looking for some estimates on installing washer dryer hookups in a duplex in the Dutchtown area.

Thanks in advance.

[Jeff Copeland]

There are a lot of factors that go into this:

1. Electrical: You need space and capacity in your electrical panel for one new 220V circuit for a dryer, and one new 110V circuit for a washer (some stackable units just require a single 220V outlet). You'll need an evaluation/estimate from an electrician for this. The cost could vary widely depending on the panel (could require a panel/service upgrade) and the distance from the panel to the washer and dryer (wire is expensive, long runs cost more).

2. You'll need hot and cold water on the supply side. This is often relatively easy, especially if the connections are going to be adjacent to the water heater (which is often the case in a utility room). 

3. You'll need drain plumbing for the washing machine. This can range from fairly easy (in wood frame construction with crawlspace access, for example) to very difficult (in slab on grade construction with drain plumbing under the slab, for example).

Obviously, you'll need a plumber to provide estimates for 2 & 3. 

4. You'll need a dryer vent. Again, this can range from easy (cutting a hole in an exterior wall with wood frame construction) to much more difficult (block construction, multi-story or basement applications, for example).