Washing Machine Installation
ANY BRAND | TRANSIT BOLTS REMOVED | OLD MACHINE REMOVED
A new washing machine arrives with its drum locked in place for the trip. If those locks aren't taken out before the first wash, the machine shakes, bangs and damages itself. It's one of several installation steps that look minor and aren't.
National Appliance Repairs installs washing machines of any brand across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth. Every price includes certified technicians, removal of your old machine, and the packaging taken away.
Any brand
We install washing machines from every major brand.
Transit bolts removed
Taken out completely and kept for any future move.
Old machine removed
Taken to a metal recycler, with the packaging taken away.
What's Included
Every washing machine installation price covers:
- Connecting your new machine to the existing taps, power and drain
- Removing the transit bolts
- Levelling the machine
- Connecting the drain hose at the correct height
- Running a test cycle and checking for leaks
- Removing your old machine to a metal recycler
- Taking the packaging away
Washing Machine Installation Prices
| Washing machine | Technicians | Price (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Top loader | 1 | $99 |
| Front loader, no dryer on top | 1 | $99 |
| Front loader with a dryer stacked on top | 2 included | $396 |
| Stacked washer and dryer, both replaced | 2 included | $495 |
All prices include GST. They cover a like-for-like installation into the existing taps, power and drain, with easy, ground-floor access.
Extras
Quoted and signed off before any work starts:
- Stacking kit, supply and fit: quoted per job, based on the kit for your brand
- New taps or power point: quoted per job
- Stairs: $99 per flight, each way
- Lift or loading dock booking: $99
- Public holidays: 1.5 times the standard price
Transit Bolts and Levelling
Front loaders are secured for transport with bolts that lock the drum. Bosch's Australian installation instructions say they must be removed completely before the machine is used, and that bolts left in can damage the appliance. Keep them for any future move.
Levelling matters just as much. Bosch notes that incorrect levelling causes intense noise, vibration and "wandering", where the machine walks across the floor during spin.
Why it matters:
- A machine run with its transit bolts in can damage its drum and suspension on the first spin
- A machine out of level wears its bearings faster and shakes more than it should
Connections
Water and Drain Connection
Water supply
The inlet hoses connect to your laundry taps. We use the new hoses supplied with the machine, not the old ones, and check they aren't kinked behind it.
Drain height
The drain hose has to sit within a set height range. Bosch's Australian instructions specify a drain point between 60 cm and 100 cm above the floor, and LG's Australian manual says no higher than 100 cm. The hose is secured so it can't slip out of the tub or standpipe.
Stacking a Dryer on Top
A dryer stacked on a washing machine has to be joined with the manufacturer's stacking kit. Fisher & Paykel's Australian dryer guides say a stacking kit must be used, and it must be the compatible kit for that exact washer and dryer combination. We can supply and fit the kit, quoted for your brand.
Common Faults
Installation Mistakes We Fix
Transit bolts left in
Violent shaking and banging on the first spin.
Machine not level
Noise, vibration, and a machine that walks across the floor.
Drain at the wrong height
The machine can't pump out, or water siphons back.
Old inlet hoses reused
Perished hoses split under pressure.
Dryer stacked without a kit
The dryer shifts on top during spin.
Our guides to washing machines that won't drain and washing machines leaking from the bottom show how these turn up later.
Repair Before You Replace
A washing machine is often replaced when one part has failed. Pumps, valves, door seals and door locks are all repairs, and our washing machine repair service can look at it first.
Worth checking first:
- A machine that won't drain often has a blocked pump filter
- A machine that shakes badly may only need re-levelling
Client Testimonials
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FAQS
Washing Machine Installation Questions
How much does washing machine installation cost?
$99 inc GST for a top loader or a front loader without a dryer on top. A front loader with a dryer stacked on top is $396, with two technicians included.
Do you remove the transit bolts?
Yes. They're removed completely before the first wash, and we leave them with you for any future move.
Do you install any brand?
Yes. We install washing machines from any brand.
Can you stack a dryer on my washing machine?
Yes, using the manufacturer's stacking kit for your washer and dryer. We can supply and fit the kit, quoted for your brand.
Do you take the old machine away?
Yes. Every price includes removing your old machine to a metal recycler and taking the packaging away.
Installations Process
Washing Machine Installation
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1
Book your installation
Call 1300 434 380. Tell us the machine type and whether a dryer sits on top.
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2
Check the site
We confirm the taps, the drain point, the power and the access.
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3
Agree the price
You get the price upfront, plus any extras, signed off before we start.
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4
Install and connect
Transit bolts out, machine levelled, water and drain connected.
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5
Test, hand over and remove the old one
We run a test cycle, check for leaks, and take the old machine and packaging away.
Contact us
Book Your Washing Machine Installation
Tell us the machine type and whether a dryer will be stacked on top.
Call us: 1300 434 380
- Any brand
- Certified technicians included
- Old machine removed
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