Hi John;
Can I install a washer/dryer into the condos that we are looking at? Insuite laundry is something I really want to have, but the price I can afford doesn’t seem to give me that feature. There are some “all in one” machines that I’ve heard about, and I would like to put one into my new condo. What are your thoughts?
- Jonathan
Hi Jonathan;
Insuite laundry is definitely a plus. I understand exactly where you’re coming from.
There are a few things to consider when thinking of installing a machine like that. Here’s a short list off the top of my head:
1. Condo approval
You’re going to need permission from the condo association to do this. Many won’t allow it because of the possible water damage and general hassle of dealing with them. It’s a major can of worms!
2. Electrical Consumption
These machines draw a lot of power. Make sure the electrical systems in the condo can handle the extra load, or the machine will just annoy you too much.
3. Cost
At the end of the day, is it really worth it? Look at your budget, cost of the machine, installation costs, utility bills, etc. as there’s a lot to consider when installing a machine like this. Is it really worth it?
4. Water and Power
Just because you have a storage room where you can install the machine doesn’t mean you can put one in. You have to make sure that you can get water to the machine, there’s electricity to run it, and a drain for the dirty water to go down.
I’m sure there’s more concerns, but this is probably a pretty good starting point. The best idea would be to talk to the condo association when we make an offer on a condo, and inquire with a home inspector about how to go about installing it.
Talk to you soon;
John Carle
ReMax Real Estate
www.Knock-Knock.ca
(780) 701-9090
John Carle is a Realtor with RE/MAX Real Estate in Edmonton, Alberta. John is the lead Realtor with the Knock-Knock.ca real estate team. Licensed since 1999, John Carle has a reputation in the real estate business as a man who gets the job done.
