What is a washer box in plumbing?

Laundry boxes are recessed into the wall behind the washing machine and provide water supply line connections and a wastewater drain. These outlets improve the look of your laundry area by hiding pipes and tidying hoses. More importantly, they provide easy shutoff valves in the event of a leak or a burst hose.

Does washing machine receptacle need to be GFCI?

There is no specific requirement in the NEC for the washing machine itself to have GFCI protection. Section 210.52(F) requires a receptacle outlet to be installed for the laundry area and it must be supplied by a 20-ampere branch circuit in accordance with 210.11(C)(2).

How much does it cost to install a washing machine box?

The installation cost can be $350-$600 in a space close to existing water, electricity and gas lines; connecting the space to more distant water, electricity and gas may cost $700-$2,000, depending on the amount of labor required.

How do I connect my washer to the sewer drain?

Your washing machine drain must be put into the sewer line correctly to prevent overflows.

Locate the drain hose at the rear of your washing machine.
Lift the drain hose and check that it reaches your sewer standpipe easily.
Raise the open end of the drain hose, and put it into the open end of the sewer line standpipe.

What do you put in a washing machine outlet box?

Washing Machine Outlet Boxes. These washing machine outlet boxes provide quick, safe, water supply shut-off access. Complete with knockouts for waste or water lines, the box provides a recessed space for your supply valves. Heavy-duty mounting straps and an adjustable faceplate are also included.

How do you attach a faucet box to the wall?

Attach the L brackets to the wall, above the faucet box. Sit the box on top of the brackets and lift the cover to be able to attach the box to the L brackets. You might need someone to help you hold the box in place while you attach the L brackets to it.

What size is the Oatey washing machine outlet box?

This Oatey SCS Center-Drain Washing Machine Outlet Box with 1 in. x 1 in. Brass Screw-On x Screw-On 1/4-Turn Hammer Ball Valves. Features top-mount drain knockouts that are easy to remove.

What happens when a washing machine floods?

Washing Machine related flooding can happen at any time, from hoses with ruptures or cracked fittings, to internal failures from clamps, valves, pumps, drains and failed switches. Whether at home, at work, or on vacation these flooding events go undetected for hours or even days.