Washing machine disconnection in Exeter
Professional washing machine disconnection services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
0.25-0.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Disconnecting washing machines properly - turn off water, disconnect hoses, cap connections, ready to move. Quick 15-20 minute job usually.
Moving House or Replacing Machine?
Need your washing machine disconnected safely? Whether you're moving house, getting a new machine, or just need it shifted for kitchen work - it needs disconnecting properly.
Turn off water, disconnect hoses, cap the connections so they don't leak everywhere when the machine's gone. Simple job if you know what you're doing.
💡 Pro tip: If you're moving house, book disconnection at your old place and reconnection at your new place for the same day - I can do both in one visit if they're not too far apart.
What's Involved
🔧 The Disconnection Process
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Turn off water | Close hot & cold isolation valves |
| Disconnect hoses | Remove fill hoses, have towels ready for drips |
| Disconnect waste | Remove waste hose from standpipe or waste |
| Cap connections | Cap water supplies, secure waste pipe |
What You Get
📦 You're Left With
- Washing machine fully disconnected
- Water connections capped and safe
- Waste pipe secured
- No leaks or flooding
- Ready to move machine out
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard disconnection | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Awkward access or seized valves | 30 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Moving house - need machine disconnected for removal
✅ New machine arriving - old one needs removing first
✅ Kitchen renovation - appliances need moving temporarily
✅ Seized connections - can't get the hoses off yourself
Why Choose Us for Washing machine disconnection in Exeter?
Safely disconnected from water
Connections capped properly
No leaks or flooding
Ready to move out
What to Expect
Step 1: Turn Off Water
Close the hot and cold isolation valves (usually behind or beside the machine). If they're seized or you don't have isolation valves, I'll turn off at the mains.
Step 2: Disconnect Hoses
Unscrew the fill hoses - water will drip out so I'll have towels ready. Pull waste hose out of standpipe or disconnect from waste connection.
Step 3: Cap & Secure
Put caps on the hot and cold supply to stop water leaking. Secure waste pipe so it doesn't leak wastewater all over your floor.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is an easy DIY job if you're practical:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Adjustable grips or pipe wrench
- Bucket or bowl
- Old towels
- Caps for water connections (or tape over them)
🚿 Disconnecting a washing machine
- Run a drain/spin cycle to empty machine
- Turn off electricity at socket
- Close hot & cold isolation valves (turn clockwise)
- Put towels on floor behind machine
- Unscrew fill hoses (water will drip out)
- Pull waste hose out of standpipe
- Cap or tape over water connections
- Secure waste hose (don't let it leak on floor)
- Pull machine forward carefully
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not running drain cycle first (water everywhere)
- Forgetting towels (floor gets soaked)
- Not capping water connections (they drip constantly)
- Pulling machine too far forward (waste water spills from hose)
💡 Pro trick: Before you unscrew the fill hoses, have a bowl positioned underneath - saves soaking the floor. Also, when you cap the water connections, check they're not dripping. Even a small drip makes a puddle over a few days if the machine's been removed.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 Old houses without isolation valves: Some older setups don't have individual taps for the washing machine - it's just hard-plumbed in. If that's you, I'll need to turn off the water at the main stopcock, disconnect the machine, then fit proper isolation valves. Takes a bit longer but worth doing.
Transit bolts: If you're moving the machine, you need to fit transit bolts back in (they came with it originally). These lock the drum so it doesn't get damaged in transit. If you've lost them, you can buy replacements online.
Integrated machines: If your washing machine is integrated into kitchen units, you'll probably need to remove the door front and side panels before I can get to the connections. That's a separate job - I can help or you can do it yourself first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to empty the washing machine before you disconnect it?
Yes - run a drain/spin cycle to empty most of the water. There'll still be a bit in the pump and hoses (have towels ready), but emptying it first makes the whole job cleaner and easier.
Will you cap the water connections after disconnecting?
Yes - I cap or blank off the hot and cold supplies so they don't leak everywhere. The waste pipe I'll either cap or tuck it into the standpipe depending on your setup. You'll be left with safe capped connections ready for the next machine.
Can you help move the washing machine out?
I can pull it forward enough to get behind and disconnect it, but I don't do full appliance removals or disposal - that's what removal companies or the appliance shop do. If you're moving house, your removal team will shift it once it's disconnected.
How much water comes out when you disconnect?
Even if you've run a drain cycle, there's still water in the pump and inlet hoses - usually a couple of litres. I'll have towels and a bowl ready to catch it, but expect a bit of water. That's normal.
Can you reconnect it in the new location?
Yes - that's a separate job (washing machine installation). Takes about the same time as disconnection. If you're moving locally I can do both the same day - disconnect at old place, reconnect at new place.
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