How Do You Install A Washing Machine In A Basement?
Setting up a washing machine in the basement presents challenges not faced by above-ground installations. In a normal washing machine setup, the water drains out of the tub and into the home sewage system through the force of gravity. Since basement machines lie beneath the main sewage lines, the wastewater needs to be pumped up to join the sewer mains. Installing a washing machine in your basement isn’t impossible, as long as you have the right equipment. Check your basement for the sump pump and drain. This is where the washing machine water will run off. If you don’t have a sump pump installed, have one installed by a professional. Find a smooth, level spot for the washing machine. It should be close enough to the sump pit for the machine drain hose to reach the opening. Connect the hot and cold water hoses to the back of the machine. When the connections are tight, turn on the water. Plug the machine into a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. These types of outlets will t
