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Is it possible to move outdoor plumbing for a washing machine inside the house?

Anonymous user 28/02/2024 - 3.05 PM

At the moment there is only external plumbing for the washing in an 'outdoor utility area'. Unfortunately it gets quite damp there and it would be far easier having the washing machine inside. Is it possible to move the plumbing from the outside of the house to the inside of the house? It would be on the same wall just inside and a bit further down. Many thanks.

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19 Answers

Anonymous user

It's a very simple job. You only need a cold water supply which can be taken from under the sink. You can then change the trap on the sink so it has a connection for the waste from the washing machine.
Answered11 June 2017
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Anonymous user

Hi this is definitely something that can be done but must ensure that all pipes in the utility room are lagged to avoid bursting and that when they go through the wall they are adequately sleeved and there is drainage for the washing machine other than that it seems pretty straight forward
Answered19 November 2019
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RJ plumbing&tiling

Rating: 4 out of 5
Bagillt
This is a very simple job as all you need inside is a cold feed. You can connect onto the cold feed under the sink for example, and then change the sink trap to be able to take the washing machine waste
Answered12 March 2024
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Anonymous user

Yes absolutely
Answered14 February 2024
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Anonymous user

Yes that’s not a problem
Answered31 January 2024
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C O’Brien Plumbing Ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Bury St Edmunds
Yes, it’s usually possible to relocate plumbing for a washing machine to the inside of your house, especially if the new location is on the same wall. However, it’s crucial to consult with a plumber to ensure proper installation and compliance with local building codes and guide you on the best way to proceed.
Answered27 January 2024
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Suffolk Heating (Ipswich) Limited

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Woodbridge
Yes as long as you can insulate any external pipework, you may need to extend the hoses both waste and inlet to reach internal connections.
Answered31 July 2023
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Diamond Plumbing & Heating

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Southampton
I would definitely recommend minimum of 13mm thickness for pipe insulation some merchants still offer 9mm thickness but British standards has changed the rules stating that 9mm insulation is not adequate for frost protection. Also you will have to account for how much sun light will be on the pipe work. Reason being is if it spends most of the day in shade and passing wind it’s more likely to freeze especially if you throw the insulation getting wet etc. I would recommend trace heated insulation if it’s within budget
Answered25 June 2023
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Anonymous user

Perfectly fine
Answered23 September 2022
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Anonymous user

Perfectly fine
Answered12 April 2022
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Anonymous user

Make sure its insulated and it has a none return valve installed an it will be fine
Answered5 February 2021
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Boiler Homecare

Rating: 5 out of 5
Honiton
As long as the cold water pipe is WELL insulated against frost damage, from your brief description I see no reason. Use 13mm Wall, 15mm Bore, Self-seal Armaflex pipe insulation. See link: http://www.insulationandlagging.co.uk/Pipe-Insulation-Lagging/13mm-Wall-Armaflex-Self-Seal/13mm-Wall-15mm-Bore-2m-Length-Self-seal-Armaflex.html
Answered11 August 2014
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Alco Plumbing and Heating

Rating: 5 out of 5
Dawlish
Hi there, This is a straightforward job as you all ready have everything the other side of the wall. Pipes should be sleeved when they go through the wall and pipe lagging in the utility room. When adding cables for the electrical supply they will have to be tested.
Answered8 August 2019
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Albo Plumbers

Rating: 5 out of 5
Plaistow, London
Yes it very simple mate just drill though the wall and fix the pipes and connect to the drain
Answered30 September 2017
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JGI Plumbing

Rating: 5 out of 5
Berkhamsted
Hi there, this is a simple job if there is an adequate drain for the waste of the washing Machine. You would just need to T into the cold feed and use a double check valve then washing Machine valve to connect onto and run the waste pipe off a washing machine trap with the correct fall into a drain.
Answered5 September 2017
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Draig Plumbing

Rating: 5 out of 5
Barry
Yes you can move the outdoor plumbing inside. It should be a pretty simple job as described above. Hope it goes well for you
Answered19 August 2017
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Capricorn Heating & Plumbing

Rating: 5 out of 5
Liverpool
As long as there is enough space for the machine and suitable pipework it should be ok.An electric point will obviously be needed as well. The pipework may have to be insulated also.
Answered15 September 2017
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Just Gas Services

Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Newbury
Shouldn't be a problem you can probably refit mains stoptap in side property, if not just insulate with rock wool and bow in. 😃
Answered21 April 2016
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Anonymous user

Hi it should be a pretty simple job for a plumber to sort out for you, so long as he can get the waste water into a drain it is quite simple.
Answered11 August 2014
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