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Who to call for this job? - JSpill - 11-26-2016
I need to have a clothes washer/dryer combo installed on the second floor of my house. I don't know where it should go. Who should I call to tell me the best place were the unit should be? Should I call a general contractor? Would a plumber be the guy to talk to? There will be carpentry work involved. I just don't know where to begin. How would you go about finding out how this job should be done?
RE: Who to call for this job? - Roly - 11-26-2016
I would think a plumber would be first. Installing plumbing can be costly and he could determine which location(s) would be best. If you know a good general contractor they could advise also but probably would consult their plumber. Roly
Let me add, if you are going to have a general contractor do the job, start with him. He will work with the plumber to determine what is best from everyone's viewpoint.
RE: Who to call for this job? - MikeBob - 11-26-2016
Most cases a second floor washing machine set up requires a floor drain also.
RE: Who to call for this job? - meackerman - 11-26-2016
Framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, finish work, permits.... I'd find a general contractor, let them find the plumber, electrician etc and handle it all
RE: Who to call for this job? - EricU - 11-26-2016
(11-26-2016, 12:28 PM)MikeBob Wrote: Most cases a second floor washing machine set up requires a floor drain also.
my understanding is that it also requires an automatic valve to keep the trap full
I would call a plumber and ask them what to do
RE: Who to call for this job? - Stwood_ - 11-26-2016
Handyman. One that can pretty much do everything. May want to consult with a plumber at the same calling
RE: Who to call for this job? - woodhead - 11-26-2016
(11-26-2016, 01:25 PM)meackerman Wrote: Framing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, finish work, permits.... I'd find a general contractor, let them find the plumber, electrician etc and handle it all
...and coordinate the effort.
Al
RE: Who to call for this job? - MikeBob - 11-26-2016
(11-26-2016, 04:43 PM)Stwood_ Wrote: Handyman. One that can pretty much do everything. May want to consult with a plumber at the same calling
This aint no job for a handy man, you need a plumper and an electrician for sure. Permits depending on where you live.
RE: Who to call for this job? - GHR - 11-26-2016
(11-26-2016, 11:59 AM)JSpill Wrote: I need to have a clothes washer/dryer combo installed on the second floor of my house. I don't know where it should go. Who should I call to tell me the best place were the unit should be? Should I call a general contractor? Would a plumber be the guy to talk to? There will be carpentry work involved. I just don't know where to begin. How would you go about finding out how this job should be done?
Do you have a neighbor or friend who has done some construction work? That is who I would talk to first. He might keep you from making a costly mistake.
If you have plumbing and electric near a closet, I would think that is the best place. Stackable units will fit in a smallish closet.
If you have a closet behind a bathroom vanity, the job might be trivial.
RE: Who to call for this job? - Dennis Puskar - 11-26-2016
If I couldn't install them myself I would look for a handyman service or a general contractor.