Moving washer and dryer hookups

[Kendra T.]

Hi guys,

I'm not sure where this topic goes, but I hope some of you can give me some insights.

Here's the situation. I have one property where there are washer and dryer hookups in the kitchen. That is so ugly. Anyways, I want to move that washer and dryer hookup somewhere else.

I've already had two gc come and take a look and they said the options I have are 1) break the concrete and install new hookups into the garage, or 2) move the hookups from the kitch into the patio (enclosed patio already).

I've never seen a washer/dryer hookup that is not in the garage or inside the house before.

Please advise.

[Bill Gulley]

Hi, very subjective. One thing to consider is the insulated space and heating, you don't want a washing machine to freeze!

Before moving it, have you looked at redesigning the kitchen area,, minor adjustments of placing appliances may help and enclose the laundry area with bi-fold doors will sometimes do wonders. Picture the laundry area enclosed where it is.

Another consideration, I would suggest using PEX for any new lines, easy to install and it won't burst like copper or PVC.

I would try to keep the laundry inside if I could. If it had to go to the garage or a patio enclosure, I'd probably opt for the enclosured patio, improving it, insulating the room and set aside that area as a mud room/utility room. Hauling laundry into a garage is not real handy, especially keeping laundry supplies there. Are you going to fold laundry on the hood of the car? Just an opinion. Bill