How To Do Laundry In Your Apartment or Condo When You Don't Have Washer Dryer Hookups
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- Tired of paying for laundry and hauling everything to the laundry mat? I was too. Check out how I installed my ventless washer/dryer combo in my condo.
DISCLAIMER!!: I AM THE OWNER!!
Here is what I used for my setup:
Washer
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Snappy trap
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1/2” tee
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1/2” nipple
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Drain Extension (amazon)
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Cold water extension
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00TZ9...
Drain hose joint connector
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Hose Spicket
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000BV...
Teflon tape
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Super helpful, thank you. I’m in the same situation, washers not allowed, but a lot of people still install small ones and hoa just closes their eyes.
Steel galvanized pipes that you used are not suitable long term for water usage. They will eventually rust from the inside out, which is why if you check any of the pipes in your home they are usually either copper or now a days PEX pipe. I would suggest changing that steel galvanized pipe out for something more suitable to be in the path of bathroom or kitchen water supply. Safety first!
We need a full tutorial and walk through! This is genius! How is it holding up now?
We are like a 2nd world country where ppl can’t have their own laundry in their living space.
You already know... I'm watching this trying to figure out how to install a washer dryer combo into a mini condo
They have washers in Japan in tiny apartments but the United States wants you at laundromats
@@back2the80s the landlord don’t want to pay for water is just so stupid
@@sinaracalis7937how old are you that you think it has to do with landlord paying for water. Most apartments have there own water bill. It has to do with plumbing. When this dumb dumb floods their apartment they will be sued. What a shit show this is going to be. Lint causes so much problems. Socks in a drain. Believe me it happens
My machine appeared E2. and it won't start, do you know how I can get it to work again?
Love how she says "we" when she clearly wasn't doing anything other than filming with her phone.
Good job guys ! Thanks for the tips on a budget!
Great video. Thanks for sharing that.
Wow, this is such a great video. Thank you for explaining everything. 🎉
This was very helpful thank you
If you buy the dryers that vent into your house and you live in cold areas (northwest,) you can use it as supplemental heat. I can't recall what they type is called but our old apt had it on the coast and it was a godsend with the fog everyday! We just washed our clothes in the apartments washer room, then took it upstairs and dried it in the bathroom/closet.
Its called bettervent
Nicely done.
But you can't do that if the apartment complex doesn't approve it. And of course, a pro Plumber😊
Hi Christine, how has it been working out for you? any tips to avoid noise complain for the unit below?
I don't support the zero tolerance for not having a washer and for having the washer and dryer in your apartment I don't support this either a props to you for being a rebel
Are you sure the drain pipe is big enough and won't clog or cause any break in pipe?
We have the same unit hooked up under kitchen sink and drains via garbage disposal. It all works but it uses like no water. Clothes are barely wet, more damp in parts and dry in others. It clearly is not using enough water, have you had this issue at all?
how long does it take to wash 1 load?how long does it take to dry 1 load?
Yeah I am considering getting one of these washer dryers…. It definitely beats going to a laundromat.
Great video
This is perfect. Thank you. You guys are great!
awesome job... nothing worse then having no washer or dryer in the apartment...
I have to haul my laundry to the next building. It’s really hard when it’s freezing outside people don’t keep the laundry room clean so I never feel like my clothes are clean. I’m trying to find a solution.
If I were to just fill my bathtub with water and drop the inlet hose into the tub and have the drainage hose in the sink would that be fine...? Or does it need water pressure from a connection
Your commentary suggests your washer combo is against the landlord rules so I'd recommend purchasing a washing machine drain tray. Sure an element of landlord's ban was concern abt a leak ruining your apartment and those round or below you. Trays are waterproof and esp great for capturing slow leaks so often undetected. Daming and caulking a space are subject to failure for several reasons, such as adherence failure, cracking due to normal building settling or esp movement caused by the washer shaking.
Be sure of your plumbing skills. Esp. joints, traps, venting, slopes and proper allowances for psi.
Any water damage resulting from this alteration means paying to restore. As well as damage to other units, because, afterall, water loves to spread and to drip. :-)
Demo and replacing walls (drywall, 2x4s, baseboard, texturing), paint, floors (subfloor, carpet, padding, vinyl), plumbing, cabinets, electrical wiring, sound insulation ... can become rather expensive.
Rental? Landlords inspect units before returning deposits. Depending on where you live, sometimes city/county conducts code compliance inspections - you would receive written advance notice. Or, based on complaints, a suspicious landlord could do the same. In some places, landlords keep their eyes on utility bills bc they're responsible to pay that bill if renters don't. Will your water bill suddenly jump? When we had guests for a week, our utility company notified us of an increase in water usage- done as a service to make customers aware of potential, unknown plumbing problems.
Owner owned unit? Damages may be covered by insurance provided a permit was pulled for the work. Ck w your agent abt coverage to other units.
Good luck!
We did end up putting the drain tray under it, just in case. I’m the owner but this is against our HOA rules. 🤫
This was pretty informative!!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all!!!
@@christineb8632 why would you have an hoa? Its the worst thing ever. Also why post it where it can be seen. Cool set up tho.
@@christineb8632I love how you're just moving forward with this even while it's against the rule. Was there no consequence for this?
Great vid, it explains everything perfectly
very cute set up!
What all do you need to copy your first set up with it? Before it went into the closet?
this is genius we have the same case, does it work even there's no hot water inlet supplying the washer?
I want to do the exact same thing. How is the noise? I’m on the third floor which is the top floor I have a unit below me. I’m worried about the vibration.
Would appreciate an update please!!!!!
Question! How much clearance space did you need for that washer dryer system?
What about the dryer? It need a line to be able to take the heat out isn’t it? Thank you
Nope, it’s ventless
You wasn't bull shittn, you did that shit!
what adapter is under that hose for the drain?
Does it have a filter or mesh for lint?
Have you had any issues with your set up? Meaning using the Snappy Trap did you have any issues with gases or the water syphoning back to the washer since the drain house is below the water level of the washer?
Oh yes Shoe Glue! OMG this is an admirable rolling disaster. Would have been so much easier to have bought a model with castor wheel adaptors and a sink portable quick connect faucet adaptor like used/ used in a portable dishwasher (just remember to change faucet temps for wash and rinse temps for each cycle, which really is a bad PITA. I have the same dilemma in my lousy condo that bans them because power trips, money, etc.
What do you mean you capped off the hot water? So your washer dryer only uses cold water to wash clothes??
Omg I’m not allowed to have a washer in my unit too but I’ve been thinking to do the same so bad
What cap did you buy to close the hot water on the back of machine?
COOL ...
How long to dry small load of clothes ?
Does the dryer need ventilation?
This is fucking rad!
I have a large closet in my hallway, conveniently enough, opposite my kitchen and dishwasher on the other side of the wall! 😉 Seriously been considering this but I’m sure it would forfeit my deposit and potentially break my lease, or even worse, get me evicted! 😳 There’s a full service laundry room in our basement, so not a huge deal but this setup would be SOOOOO much more convenient! 😒~sigh~
Yeah I'm pretty sure this closet which I have next to my kitchen sink was for washer dryer hookups, but the previous owners of the complex and terrible former management decided to "do away" with it 😞
They're such PoSs.
Wait you’re allowed to drill holes in your cabinets?
That was a lot of work 🥺
But great job 🥳
Can you please explain how the water is draining..I so need this..
You can drain it into a sink or bathtub, or attach your drain hose to the drain under your sink with a snappy trap or something similar. The snappy trap i got has an extra valve sticking out of it
Depending on what type of sink you have tou could've connected it to your sink with quick connector
yeah that's what I'm trying to do.
So does that mean you only wash in cold water?
I was interested in this product but quick question how is the drying? Do you have to do it multiple times? Or does it take a while? I can't find a review.
It will completely dry the load as long as there is not too much stuff in it. I only fill the drum halfway, I think that’s the sweet spot 👌🏼
Got a part link for the hot water cap by chance?
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I have a dumb question....how will you patch the holes when you leave if And when you leave for the wood under the sink
She said in an earlier comment that she owns the unit so its not a rental property. Her concern about breaking rules is related to her Home Owners Association's rules (HOA) not a landlord/rental agreement.
@@beckarkottke thank you..I couldn't find an answer
If your concern is how to patch a hole, I highly recommend getting a professional to install this for you.
@@youtubeyerr its all good i relaized it was dumb to ask after the fact and didnt delete the post i hooked it up anyway lol
Not only would it have to be removed by management but but I'm sure the condo apartment complex would fine you.
I seriously need to put this in my apartment but I'm afraid of repercussions
Don’t do it. Not worth risk
Yolo
@@back2the80s Can't you get kick out or lease simply won't be renewed!
@@learner5090 can be evicted or asked to remove washer in some areas if no washer is on lease
@@back2the80s The thing about it is, if going to do something like this don't put online for the whole world see. And Later, wonder why the HOA found out... SMDH
Hi I’m looking to get the same washer/dryer combo for a condo. But I’m not sure I’ll be able to place it somewhere close to a water source. Was it difficult setting it up to your pipe using a drain hose installation? I’d like to have it but I’ll have to set it up to my sink each time so I’m just wondering if this is actually possible with this washer. Thank you 😊
It is a perfect fit for the sink hose connection! Just keep a bucket under your sink so you can connect and disconnect it with out getting water everywhere.
@@christineb8632 how did you set your water supply hose under the sink as opposed to the sink faucet ? This video was really helpful but I’d like to set mine up as you had yours prior to changing the set up
@@Ceeesssaree all you have to do is unscrew the faucet’s water hose under the sink and screw it onto your washing machines water hose. It’s very easy/straightforward. Then put the drain hose in the sink. Plug it in, and you’re good to go
Do you have to turn on the faucet? I’m assuming you do, how does this work with the automatic washing machine? Do you still like this one? I’ve been considering getting this exact model.
I love it but you have to do very small loads otherwise it won’t dry the clothes. I can only fill the drum 1/2 way
No I don’t touch the faucet. You tee off the hose and it automatically flows when you run the washer
I've got a different electric plug to attach to the plug in the wall. Do ya carry a variety of the female or male plugs?
I can't get the dryer to get electricity ?
I have the same issue I got a three prong power outlet and I live in a hook up lacking apartment I tried to get an adapter but was told I might end up burning down the building so I can't do it 😔
What paint color is in the kitchen? Mindful Grey?
It’s Revere Pewter. I have mindful gray in one of my bedrooms though, they are very similar
I can’t get this to run on only one water line- I have the exact same one. Please help 😂
It has to be on the cold one. Cap the hot water side
Curious how you got by doing this
It was fairly easy.
Love it, how much will they charge you for doing all that after you move out since your not supposed to
They'll just put it all back together/apart before they move, just like cleaning the oven, shampooing the carpet; get a life..........
She said she owns the apartment. It just against hoa
So you don’t wash with hot water?
No. You could if you want to but I capped mine
Thanks for posting! Have you had any issues with drain water backing up? I read on some sites that the amount of water washing machines put out is too much for regular sink drains. I'm thinking out about doing the same thing in my bathroom so any updates would be super helpful. :)
No, but this washer uses only half the amount as a normal washer. If you are on an upper floor it’s probably a better idea to get a energy efficient washer like mine
Looks like a 2.4 cu ft washer dryer combo. Typically washing machine would be on the 4-4.5 cu ft range. I'm looking at getting what I think is the exact same GE model and installing it in a similar way in our kitchen with the exception that I don't think we can install a T under our sink but we're going to output directly in the sink which serves as a retention tank if your pipes can't drain the washing machine output fast enough (hence why a smaller volume is also useful, if it backs up you want to be sure your sink can contain it).
I read about problems with rv sinks because of pressure, but haven't come across residential issues.
@@Jiibrael I am concerned about pressure the unit and can damage or cause leak on drain pipe too. We will probably remove a dish washer and replace it with a combo unit. Any advise?
@@Jiibrael hello. I am trying to set up a 1.6 cubic feet portable washer to my sink in the kitchen. If you have already down this I would appreciate some advise.
Hello where did you purchase the washer/dryer ? And would you be able to give me the name of it
www.homedepot.com/p/GE-2-4-cu-ft-White-High-Efficiency-120-Volt-Ventless-Electric-All-in-One-Washer-Dryer-Combo-GFQ14ESSNWW/312481993
@@christineb8632 Hi there! Do you like this washer/dryer now that you've had some time with it?
@@rachelglass8676 I do like it, it’s my best friend. It was louder than I expected so I have to use the rinse+spin cycle only, with the spin cycle on low. It does the job and It’s nice and small. You would be fine if you live on the bottom floor, and stick a drip pan under it just in case.
Does it get hot water
You can also tee the hot water under the sink and connect it to the washer.
@@christineb8632 so you cant switch from cold or hot on the machine?
@@peacefulpear8 if you attach both hoses you can. But I only used one hose for the cold water and capped off the hot
Water nozzle.
Just pay a plumber to hook this up for you, as long as you pay them, theyll do the work.
Have your neighbors complained? I am worried about the vibration.
Yes actually, once. I think my washer got off balance when we moved it to the closet though, so it was shaking more than usual. I only use the quick wash or rise and spin cycle now, and set the spin cycle to low - that helped a lot. Also I got some rubber feet for the legs off of Amazon to help with the vibrations.
@@christineb8632 What if you'd put a few layers of exercise mats - like these ones: amzn.to/3vMQYdI - under your machine? Do you think it would work to stabilize the machine whilst preventing the neighbors from hearing it?
Nice and very informative video! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
No such word as "whilst"
@@andreafelton689 You need to improve your vocabulary. Whilst is a word used in many countries. It means exactly the same thing as "while".
whilst
conj.
While.
Same as while, or whiles, in all its senses.
In the mean time.
Next time you don't know a word, do a simple internet search for its definition instead of jumping the gun to say that the word doesn't exist, and by the same token humiliating yourself by showing your ignorance.
Not up to code though, washer needs to tie into 3 in pipe, and that’s not good to have galvanized pipes
You are not supposed to have a washer or dryer in the unit but you are drilling holes and putting pipes too? If the landlord finds out, what is going to happen?
Be homeless and have no way of doing laundry
@@christineb8632 is being homeless worth washing machines?
Y’all are assuming they don’t own the condo….
@@alx4604 don’t matter still in violation of hoa. Shall a person lose a home for a washer?
Better hope maintenance dose t catch you
Violation of lease not worth risk
I’m the *owner*
@@christineb8632 hoa, lease or whatever. Still they said no washer
@@back2the80s don’t tell on me please 🤓
WE??? LOOKS LIKE THE GUYS DOING ALL THE WORK
the modifications done without prior approval are major code violations also
Can you say eviction?
Who’s gonna evict me? I’m the owner 🤓
i did this same hook up on my 3rd floor apartment and my girlfriend at the time forgot to re attach the fittings tightly. they eventually came undone during the rinse cycle. was on my way home after work and the land lord was blowing my phone up screaming and yelling about a leak coming from the ceiling. safe to say i lost that deposit plus damages to the 2nd floor tenet. i know live in my car and am single...because of a washer
lmaooo
Should have known better
... and the landlord is going to be ok with you doing all that work when you're not allowed to have it in the first place?
Not code. Better pray you never flood.
What would she need to do to prevent a flood??? Please, do share your knowledge with us all! Thank you in advance!!!
@@rocwyvern1101 Share Deez, biatch!
good job, in the 4th world country united states we are not allowed to have washing machine and dyer in our own apt even as a owner, what a stupid law or rule. but most of the countries have their washing machine in their apt...etc unites states always wants to be opposite of the world.
Very shaky video. very vague.
And you did that without the landlord's permission? Plan to hide it when you move out and hope he doesn't notice the holes?
Im the owner
@@christineb8632 that's confusing, at the beginning you say you aren't allowed to have one though?
@@krystabormann4095 I’m a rule breaker.
@@krystabormann4095 It's HOA
U will get kicked out
I would understand why a landlord wouldn't want a washer and dryer in an apartment without a hookup but I think that the set-up that you guys have is a little on the crazy side and I just I wouldn't want you guys doing anything crazy as far as washers and dryers if I were the landlord however I would allow you to have a portable washer a portable washer and dryer but as far as you guys drilling holes in the walls and things like that that's going too far
She said she's the owner and it's an HOA rule
Not a good idea, talk to management before you do this.
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