I own a condominium that does not have W/D hookup for a stackable in the unit. I know of a few other condos that retrofitted a spot in their walking closet to accommodate a stackable W/D. I am trying to find out who I need to call. None of these other owners know who installed them , as it was done before we all moved in. The complex was built in 1973.

I have a sink that is on the other side of this wall and I may or may not be able to get permission to make a vent outside. I was going to just vent it into one of those boxes if the HOA won't give me permission to drill through the wall.

Has anyone had to do this? Because I want it done well and since I am in a condo/HOA situation, I want it guaranteed. What is a ballpark figure I can look to spend? Do I need to call an electrician for the new outlet and a plumber as well?

Thanks for any insight.

Mike
Denver, CO

I own a condominium that does not have W/D hookup for a stackable in the unit. I know of a few other condos that retrofitted a spot in their walkin closet to accommodate a stackable W/D. I am trying to find out who I need to call. None of these other owners know who installed them , as it was done before we all moved in. The complex was built in 1973.

I have a sink that is on the other side of this wall and I may or may not be able to get permission to make a vent outside. I was going to just vent it into one of those boxes if the HOA won't give me permission to drill through the wall.

Has anyone had to do this? Because I want it done well and since I am in a condo/HOA situation, I want it guaranteed. What is a ballpark figure I can look to spend? Do I need to call an electrician for the new outlet and a plumber as well?

Thanks for any insight.

Mike
Denver, CO
I would definitely try to do everything aboveboard -- HOA's can be a real bear to deal with, and will likely come down on you like a ton of bricks if you make any alterations to the building without their approval.

To see if the project is doable, it might be worth your while to remove a section of drywall in the closet behind the sink and have a licensed plumber come out and take a look -- Drywall repair is fairly cheap.

As for venting the new drain, Denver has adopted the International Plumbing Code, which means you should be able to use an Air Admittance Valve.

Cost?

Without knowing if the project is even doable from a mechanical point of view, it's kind of hard to give you a dollar figure.

What floor level are you on? The best advice I can give on this is to simply get at least 4 plumbers to estimate the job and 4 electricians. Get a permit from the local municipality to cover thy buttocks. Let all estimaters know it will be a permitted job.