How To Install A Washer Dryer Combo Machine

If you are looking to moving home, whether an apartment or house, one of the first appliances you will find yourself needing is the washer dryer combo machine. These are easy to find in most department stores but are even easier to install yourself.

Initially, do some research and do not rush into buying your first appliance. If you are not careful you could find yourself paying top dollar for a top of the range model which may be more than you need. If you are on a strict budget it is possible to find refurbished machines which will easily fit the bill. Most refurbished appliances nowadays come with warranties from the engineer and are often as good as new.

Once you have purchased and had your machine delivered you will have to install it. The machine needs to be positioned where there are two water hose connections and a drainage outlet. The most common place to find these is in the kitchen and laundry room. The next step is to connect the hoses. The first is the hot water supply. Locate the hose marked in red or with a red connector and join to the hose on the machine with the same red marking.

Next find the hose with the blue marking and again connect to the machine hose with the same blue marking. This is the cold water supply. I would not advise mixing these up otherwise you may end up with incorrect temperature washes with colors running.

We next need to look at the water drainage and connecting the drain hose. First find the hose with no connector on it and place it into the drainage hole in the wall. This is often located next to the water supply hoses. This allows the water from the washer to drain away through the pipes. Next is the balancing of the machine. Most are self adjusting and to set it, you need to pull the machine towards you to about thirty degrees and let it go. This will adjust the machine automatically. Make sure you read the manufacturers instructions though beforehand to check.

That takes care of the washing aspect, so now we need to look at the dryer. There is often a hole in the floor, three to five inches in diameter which is the vent hole. Form a hardware store buy a hose that will connect the vent outlet on the machine to this hole in the floor and connect the two. Next plug in the dryer power cord and you are all set to go.

Overall, buying a washer dryer machine is not too difficult especially if you can get a good deal on a refurbished model. Installing them only takes a few minutes and is something you can easily do yourself.

John has written a lot of review pieces on portable washer dryer combo machines and likes to review the best stackable washer dryer combo machines online.