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Washer Dryer Installation Cost: In 2026
Estimate washer dryer installation cost — with the free plumbing calculator.
Hooking up a washer and dryer is simple if the connections exist — and expensive if they don't. Here's the real 2026 installation cost.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Washer dryer installation runs $131–$270 in 2026 (basic hookup). Adding new hookups runs $650–$2,500. The dryer vent adds $100–$300. The units run $800–$2,500 each. Gas dryers need a gas line ($200–$500 extra).
What it costs
Basic installation with existing hookups runs $131–$270. Installing new hookups (water, drain, electric) runs $650–$2,500. The dryer vent runs $100–$300. Gas dryers add $200–$500 for the line. The units run $800–$2,500 each.
- Basic hookup: $131–$270
- New hookups: $650–$2,500
- Dryer vent: $100–$300
- Units: $800–$2,500 each
New hookups are the real cost
If the water, drain and electric connections exist, the install is an hour of work. If not, a pro runs $650–$2,500 to bring plumbing and a 240V outlet to the spot. A gas dryer adds the gas line. Venting the dryer outside is code in most areas.
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