Laundry Reno Question

garfield · Jun 14, 2021 7:26 pm

Hi,

On top of a kitchen reno I am going to embark on a laundry reno for my wife. We currently have a top load washing machine but have bought a front load so that I can have the washer and dryer underneath a bench to create more room and I am just wondering if anyone else has changed from a top loader to a front loader for the same purpose and if the taps for the washing machine need to be moved to below the bench? To me it makes sense but am interested to know if that is the norm if you have changed over to create the bench space.

Thanks
Geoff

arcadelt · Jun 14, 2021 7:45 pm

garfield

…if the taps for the washing machine need to be moved to below the bench?

They don’t need to, but it would look a lot neater and maximise the bench space further.

chippy · Jun 14, 2021 7:50 pm

Hi Geoff.
Most modern laundries put the washing machine taps in the cabinet under the laundry sink nowadays. No more ugly taps and hoses on the wall.
The hoses are fed through a hole in the side of the cabinet. Obviously with front loaders it's a must but even top loaders look much neater that way.
You will need to move your plumbing down during your rough in.

garfield · Jun 16, 2021 7:54 pm

chippy

Hi Geoff.
Most modern laundries put the washing machine taps in the cabinet under the laundry sink nowadays. No more ugly taps and hoses on the wall.
The hoses are fed through a hole in the side of the cabinet. Obviously with front loaders it's a must but even top loaders look much neater that way.
You will need to move your plumbing down during your rough in.

Thanks for that Chippy.