Washing machine connection advice

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• Sep 25, 2019

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Hi all. We are trying to install a new washing machine in our home. The previous owners had a slot for a washing machine. We noticed that there is only one hose in the wall. I would have expected an inlet for fresh water and an outlet to drain away dirty water. Image attached. How do we use this one hose to connect the machine? Please advise. Thanks.

 

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whats in the right cupboard? (pic would be handy)

 

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• Sep 25, 2019

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whats in the right cupboard? (pic would be handy)

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More pics added showing ither side of the washing machine slot.

 

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hole bottom right in the back does the plinth come out easily or whats the next until along (right)

also them electrics need sorting (loose face plate)

 

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ShaunCorbs said:

hole bottom right in the back does the plinth come out easily or whats the next until along (right)

also them electrics need sorting (loose face plate)

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both plints are screwed on tight to the base. I put my hand into the hole as far as i could but couldn't feel a pipe or anything else.

 

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riemann1 said:

both plints are screwed on tight to the base. I put my hand into the hole as far as i could but couldn't feel a pipe or anything else.

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ok whats in the next unit to the right?

 

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• Sep 25, 2019

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ShaunCorbs said:

ok whats in the next unit to the right?

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A tumble drier on one side and 3 shelves for cutlery on the other.

 

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both plints are screwed on tight to the base. I put my hand into the hole as far as i could but couldn't feel a pipe or anything else.

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Remove plinths, shine torch and take photo if anything found.

 

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A tumble drier on one side and 3 shelves for cutlery on the other.

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the next one over to the right eg 2nd one to the right sink unit?

 

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• Sep 26, 2019

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Quite often pipes will come from under your sink. They may have removed the hoses with the old machine.

While your installing your washer that cable wrapped in tape and smashed socket look pretty suspect. An easy fix while you have access.

 

Last edited: Sep 26, 2019