Washing machine installation in Exeter
Professional washing machine installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
0.5-1 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Installing washing machines - connect hot and cold supply, fit waste hose, level properly, test it works. Straightforward job, done right.
Get It Connected Properly
New washing machine delivered but you need it plumbed in? Or moved your old one to a new spot?
Hot, cold, and waste all need connecting properly. Level it so it doesn't vibrate itself across the room. Test it actually works. I do this all the time - quick, straightforward job.
💡 Pro tip: Always check the machine is level after installation. An unlevel machine will vibrate, make noise, and gradually work itself across the floor during spin cycles. Proper leveling takes 2 minutes and solves all that.
What's Involved
🔧 The Installation Process
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove transit bolts | Take out shipping bolts if still in |
| Position machine | Get it roughly in place |
| Connect water | Attach hot & cold fill hoses |
| Connect waste | Fit waste hose to standpipe or waste |
| Level | Adjust feet until perfectly level |
| Test | Run short cycle, check for leaks |
What You Get
📦 You're Left With
- Washing machine fully connected
- Hot and cold supply working
- Waste draining properly
- Machine level, won't vibrate
- Tested and ready to use
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Connect to existing connections | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Awkward access or adjustments | 45-60 mins | £60 |
| Fit new connections (if none exist) | 1.5 hrs+ | £85+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ New machine delivered - needs connecting properly
✅ Moved house - reconnecting at new location
✅ Kitchen fitted - appliances need plumbing in
✅ Never had washing machine - need connections installing
Why Choose Us for Washing machine installation in Exeter?
Hot and cold connected properly
Waste connected securely
Level installation, no vibration
Tested with full wash cycle
What to Expect
Step 1: Remove Transit Bolts & Position
Take out the transit bolts (the shipping bolts that lock the drum). Position the machine roughly where it needs to go.
Step 2: Connect Everything
Attach hot and cold fill hoses to the isolation valves, fit waste hose into standpipe or waste connection. Make sure everything's tight.
Step 3: Level & Test
Adjust the feet until the machine is perfectly level (I use a spirit level). Run a short wash cycle to test it fills, washes, drains, and spins. Check for leaks.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is doable yourself if the connections already exist:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Spirit level
- Adjustable spanner (for leveling feet)
- Cloth (to clean connections)
🚿 Installing a washing machine
- Remove transit bolts (keep them - you need them if you move again)
- Position machine roughly in place
- Check you can reach hot, cold, and waste connections
- Connect cold fill hose to cold valve (blue)
- Connect hot fill hose to hot valve (red)
- Fit waste hose into standpipe or connect to waste
- Make sure waste hose has a U-bend trap
- Push machine into final position
- Adjust feet until perfectly level (front-back and side-side)
- Turn on water valves
- Run a short cycle, check for leaks
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Leaving transit bolts in (ruins the machine)
- Not checking level (vibration and noise problems)
- Waste hose too far into standpipe (siphoning issues)
- Overtightening fill hose connections (damages washers)
- Not testing before pushing machine fully in place
💡 Pro trick: When you're leveling the machine, get it level front-to-back first, then side-to-side. Once it's level, give it a push from each corner - if it rocks at all, keep adjusting. A properly leveled machine sits solid and won't vibrate during spin cycles.
🚰 Waste connection tips:
- Waste hose should form a U-bend before going into standpipe
- Don't push hose more than 6 inches into standpipe (causes siphoning)
- Standpipe should have a trap built in
- Hose must be secure but able to be removed for cleaning
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🏠 No existing connections? If you've never had a washing machine in that spot before, you'll need proper connections fitted - hot and cold isolation valves plus a proper standpipe with trap for the waste. Takes longer to install but then you're sorted permanently.
Hot and cold or just cold? Most modern washing machines are cold-fill only (they heat the water internally). The hot connection is there but often not used. If yours is cold-fill only, I just cap off the hot valve.
Integrated washing machines: If you're fitting one into kitchen units, you might need help with the door fronts and side panels. That's usually a kitchen fitter's job, but I can advise or help if it's straightforward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do washing machines come with the hoses or do I need to buy them separately?
Most new machines come with fill hoses included. If yours doesn't, or if the existing ones are damaged, I carry standard hoses in the van. Waste hoses are usually with the machine too, but I've got spares if needed.
Can you connect a washing machine if there aren't proper connections?
If you've never had a washing machine in that location, we'll need to fit proper connections - hot and cold isolation valves plus a waste connection (usually a standpipe). That's more work than just connecting to existing connections - takes 1-2 hours extra.
Why does my washing machine need to be level?
If it's not level it'll vibrate and 'walk' across the floor during the spin cycle. Really unlevel and it won't drain or wash properly. I adjust the feet until it's dead level - takes a couple of minutes but makes a huge difference.
Should I remove the transit bolts before you connect it?
Yes - those are the big bolts holding the drum in place for transport. They MUST come out before first use or you'll damage the machine. If you're not sure how, I can remove them when I install it.
Can you test it's working properly once connected?
Yes - I run a short wash cycle to check it fills, drains, and spins properly. Also check there are no leaks from any of the connections. You'll know it's all working before I leave.
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