Can I install a washing machine myself?
Sigrun Hoppe
2025-06-02 07:45:08
Anzahl der Antworten: 7
If you’re simply replacing an old machine with a new one, and putting it in the same place as your old one, washing machines are easy to install yourself, as long as your plumbing is up to date and is suitable for the new machine.
All you need to do is connect up the correct pipes and plug it in.
Plumbing in a freestanding washing machine is simple if you’re able to lug around a heavy, bulky box.
Follow the steps below to learn how to install a washing machine yourself.
You’ll need: Pliers or a wrench Bucket Spirit level.
However, before going ahead with installing a washing machine yourself, you should consider the following things:
Are you physically able to move around a heavy, bulky washing machine?
Is your machine free-standing or built-in?
If it’s built-in, you might want to consider calling out a professional.
Is your current plumbing up to scratch?
Will you be placing your new washing machine in a different location?
You may need to call out a professional for this as new plumbing work may be required.
Unless you really know what you’re doing, you’ll want to call out a professional if you have got an integrated washing machine, as the steps to installing integrated washing machines are more complex than for freestanding machines.
Heinz-Georg Herold
2025-05-20 15:06:50
Anzahl der Antworten: 2
Most washing machines come with the drain hose already attached to the back.
Put the hose on the bracket before you attach it to the wall or other surface.
If drilling, you’ll need tools like a wall scanner to avoid electrical cables in the wall, a drill with the right bit, a screw and a wall plug.
Typically the hose’s highest point needs to be 65cm to 100cm above the floor.
Have a look for details in your user manual.
There are a few ways your drain hose can be connected: To the sink’s downpipe To an open-topped vertical pipe called a standpipe Hanging over a sink or basin.
For hanging the drain hose over a sink or basin, you need the U-shaped bracket that came with the hose.
Attach that to the wall or another surface, checking it won’t get shaken off by vibration.
Then make sure there’s a gap between the end of the hose and what it empties into.
Otherwise, the hose can pull dirty water back into the machine.
Hendrik Hartwig
2025-05-20 14:49:56
Anzahl der Antworten: 5
Installing a washing machine is quite straightforward as long as you have the right instructions in front of you. To help make installation easier, we’ve created the below video for you to easily follow if you would prefer to install your new washing machine yourself. Be sure to consult your appliance manual and if you do get stuck, don’t be afraid to consult a professional or call our customer service team.