Relocating washing machine and dryer...

[jonathanyu]

Anyone have experience with this?

My garage is so narrow that it is almost impossible to open passenger door of my car after parked in the garage because the washing machine and dryer are in the way

So this is what I am planning to do

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Is it something that I can do with a friend or two, or is it something I better hire professional to do it?

[Gajible]

Well, you'll need water lines and a vent, assuming they're not some kind of self contained thing.

Moving them is easy.. Making then function, that would be the tough part

[jonathanyu]

Well, you'll need water lines and a vent, assuming they're not some kind of self contained thing.

Moving them is easy.. Making then function, that would be the tough part

yeah, water lines and vent are what make me concern.
can I just use some pipe to extend the water lines and those silver tube on range hood to extend the vent above ground?

[meiosis]

Am I invited? I'm in the area.

[katushkin]

Well, you'll need water lines and a vent, assuming they're not some kind of self contained thing.

Moving them is easy.. Making then function, that would be the tough part

yeah, water lines and vent are what make me concern.
can I just use some pipe to extend the water lines and those silver tube on range hood to extend the vent above ground?

You can use extensions, sure. It won't look pretty but it will definitely work.

[SpAmRaY]

Don't forget about the power and or gas depending on model.

Typically dryers use non standard outlets and need a higher voltage with a dedicated circuit breaker.

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[tp4tissue]

Pretty sure you're not suppose to do this unlicensed..


But if it's a great distance off, that's alot of pipe to line the wall

[kurplop]

Your biggest problem may be running the drain line. I assume that the garage has a slab floor. You will likely have to demo the slab to move the DWV piping then run a new vent pipe through the roof. Gas, electrical, and supply plumbing don't have to observe gravity so can usually be routed one way or another. The dryer venting could also be a challenge if the new location isn't at an exterior wall.

[tp4tissue]

Your biggest problem may be running the drain line. I assume that the garage has a slab floor. You will likely have to demo the slab to move the DWV piping then run a new vent pipe through the roof. Gas, electrical, and supply plumbing don't have to observe gravity so can usually be routed one way or another. The dryer venting could also be a challenge if the new location isn't at an exterior wall.

also, might need to tip the inspector, hahahahaha, unless you know exactly what the codes are..

[OfTheWild]

do it texas style and just put them on your back porch

[fohat.digs]

The dryer might be a much easier move than the washer. Wires and vents are far easier than plumbing and drains.

Could you stand having them 10 feet apart, and/or would it open up an appropriate space for the car door?

[rowdy]

Get a smaller car?

Or build a shelf high enough that the car door can open under it, put the appliances on top.  Extension cables probably wouldn't need to be anywhere as long.  This would work best if they are front-loaders.

[DaBubbs]

For a job like you are describing, I would hire someone for that.

Personally, I would be worried that I do not get everything hooked up properly and I start having electrical shorts or (even worse) have water leaking somewhere or not flowing properly. Having water build up in walls or around wood can easily lead to a big issue. Wood can be wet and dry off but continually wet wood rots and it welcomes insects and termites.

[jonathanyu]

Pretty sure you're not suppose to do this unlicensed..


But if it's a great distance off, that's alot of pipe to line the wall

there are lot of stuff we are not suppose to do..

The dryer might be a much easier move than the washer. Wires and vents are far easier than plumbing and drains.

Could you stand having them 10 feet apart, and/or would it open up an appropriate space for the car door?

I have actually think about this, but my car's door still won't be able to open even half way.

Your biggest problem may be running the drain line. I assume that the garage has a slab floor. You will likely have to demo the slab to move the DWV piping then run a new vent pipe through the roof. Gas, electrical, and supply plumbing don't have to observe gravity so can usually be routed one way or another. The dryer venting could also be a challenge if the new location isn't at an exterior wall.

Can I just leave all the pipe and hose on the floor so that I dont need to worry about the slab...or they must be hide underground?

do it texas style and just put them on your back porch

Its San Francisco... I don't think the tiny thing in my yard can even consider as porch

Get a smaller car?

Or build a shelf high enough that the car door can open under it, put the appliances on top.  Extension cables probably wouldn't need to be anywhere as long.  This would work best if they are front-loaders.

I have a corolla right now, that really the smallest car I can get considering my family.
My garage ceiling height is pretty low, so I don't think build a shelf would work.

For a job like you are describing, I would hire someone for that.

Personally, I would be worried that I do not get everything hooked up properly and I start having electrical shorts or (even worse) have water leaking somewhere or not flowing properly. Having water build up in walls or around wood can easily lead to a big issue. Wood can be wet and dry off but continually wet wood rots and it welcomes insects and termites.

yeah, the more I think about it, the more likely I am going to hire someone to do it. or at least get a quote first.

[fohat.digs]

Can I just leave all the pipe and hose on the floor so that I dont need to worry about the slab...or they must be hide underground?

In theory you could build up a floor with something like 1x8 timbers standing on edge on the concrete floor with a plywood floor built on top of them.

That way, you could still get a gravity drain, but unfortunately it might have to pass in front of the door and along quite a bit of wall, which is probably a deal-killer.

[vivalarevolución]

Anyone have experience with this?

My garage is so narrow that it is almost impossible to open passenger door of my car after parked in the garage because the washing machine and dryer are in the way

So this is what I am planning to do

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Is it something that I can do with a friend or two, or is it something I better hire professional to do it?

You live in San Francisco, there should be an app for this.

[tp4tissue]

Anyone have experience with this?

My garage is so narrow that it is almost impossible to open passenger door of my car after parked in the garage because the washing machine and dryer are in the way

So this is what I am planning to do

More

Show Image

Is it something that I can do with a friend or two, or is it something I better hire professional to do it?

You live in San Francisco, there should be an app for this.

Grinder ?

[ander]

So let me get this straight: You're moving them to another wall? Not just raising them higher on the same wall?