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Plumbing a washing machine into the garage.

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Plumbing a washing machine into the garage 9 march 2012 at 11 57am edited 30 november 1 at 1 00am in in my home includes diy moneysaving 6 replies 31 7k views. However a garage is not a good place to install a washing machine. I would normally always fit a u bend to stop the drain smells running back. With 10kg capacity 1400 rpm and an xxl drum this washing machine from zanussi is ideal for large families or those who simply like the idea of getting lots of washing done in one go.

In fact the concrete floor is perfectly suited to an appliance that may leak a little water here and there. However before you decide to install the machine in your garage ensure that the area has a drain hot and cold water supply and will not fall victim to frozen pipes during long periods of cold weather. Many washing machines can be found in a garage including my own. Sometimes it s just necessary.

Generally there is no problem with installing your washing machine in the garage. I ve knocked through the wall from kitchen to dining room to make one open plan space but still feel pushed for room for cupboards etc so i want to put the washing machine outside in the detatched garage. It even has an xxl door which opens at a 175 degree angle making loading and unloading easier and a flexidose drawer so the machine puts in the right amount of detergent for you. I really want to wash my king size duvet in it but would need to connect it up with the hose pipe as it s at the bottom and far from the water supply there is a drain outside that the waste would reach.

In our case as in most cases we would have no room for a dishwasher in our kitchen if we didn t put our washer in the garage.