![]() Laundry room plumbing differs little from other plumbing setups. Keep reading to learn how to manage laundry room plumbing properly. In that case, you’re cycling 82 gallons of water through your machine daily. That’s a lot of water to run through in one room.īasic maintenance and a few creative tips can keep your laundry room plumbing running efficiently and smoothly. If you’re a typical family of four with active kids and adults, you may find yourself washing two loads of laundry a day. Photos courtesy of Frigidaire, Cambria and HGTV.The average washing machine uses 41 gallons of water per load. Over-investing in this room won’t do you much good in the long run. Remember, stylish, designer laundry rooms are great if you have the space and the budget, but when it comes to ROI keep it simple. Easy-to-wipe semigloss paint or some type of durable tile is a good way to inject color and pattern while still being practical.ĭO choose a non-porous counter material such as engineered stone or laminate. Since laundry rooms tend to have a lot of the same issues as bathrooms, check out my bathroom flooring article for advice.ĭON’T choose wallpaper or any other types of wall treatments that don’t stand up well to water. Having the right amount of light when performing tasks like ironing or sewing is important.ĭO choose a durable type of flooring. General, ambient light is an obvious requirement, but consider task lighting to illuminate certain areas. ![]() Everything else is just a luxury.ĭON’T forget about lighting. You need a washer, dryer, sink and a bit of storage. While stylish laundry rooms are becoming increasingly popular, spending a lot of money on a designer laundry room won’t get you a very good ROI.ĭO stick with the basics in order to get the best ROI. Unless a heat source is added when the washer is installed you can run the risk of frozen pipes and all the damage that can come with them.ĭON’T go over the top. Top loaders used to be the norm but front loaders are easier to clean, more efficient and offer more flexibility for placement.ĭON’T put your machines into sunrooms or additions that aren’t heated. Sometimes you can even squeeze some shelving in with it.ĭO give some thought to whether you want top-loaders or front loaders. When space is limited it can be hidden in a closet or cabinet. The primer line will flow water into the C-trap of the drain, creating a seal that keeps sewer gasses from backing up into your home.ĭON’T think that you have to have an entire room dedicated to laundry. The ventilation hose should be a rigid metal in order to decrease the build-up of lint (this is required by law in most areas).ĭO make sure that your laundry room has a floor drain – which will require a primer line. Laundry generates significant amounts of heat and moisture and ventilation to the outside is a must. Close to kitchens and washrooms obviously makes sense.ĭON’T ignore the importance of good ventilation. The noise will keep you awake.ĭO consider where you can tie in to existing plumbing. On a second floor try to position it so it backs onto a bathroom.ĭON’T put the laundry too close to sleeping areas. For convenience, on the main floor anywhere off the kitchen makes sense, as does a mudroom or off the garage. I recommend working with a professional to ensure everything is done properly, safely, and to code, but here are some tips to get you started.ĭO carefully consider location. Washer mishaps are among the leading causes of home floods, and dryers account for thousands of fires every year. ![]() ![]() Putting in a new laundry room requires some special considerations. We’re willing to pay for convenience and not having to travel to the basement to do laundry is a big one. As our lives become more hectic we want to travel less to do our chores. They used to be relegated to basements but more and more we’re seeing them move up to main and second floors. Laundry rooms are moving up in the world – literally.
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