Washing Machine Under Kitchen Sink Install

For those of you living in a rental with no washing machine hookups, this is an easy solution for you.
Most likely you'll need:
-Two Dishwasher Inlet Hose (yes, the dishwasher one) with a 3/8 inch female hose thread on one side, and a 3/4 inch female hose thread on the other side. This might need to be built up with a fitting the goes from 3/8 inch male to 3/4 inch female.
-Two splitter valves 3/8 inch female to two 3/8 inch male threads
-possible, two 3/4 inch male to male couplings
-some moxie (if you're old fashioned)
-other things that seem to make sense
(Also, please get permission from your landlord)
The total cost of the connection was about $50.

[@jacobdyson5626]

I never thought I'd watch a video from 2012 on something I need help with in 2021 haha! thanks man!

[@RionLyle]

haha! time flies! glad it was helpful

[@BELLAANDSONTV]

Am watching this in 2024

[@Vanillasskies]

Thank you! I have a hot and cold water supply in my wall (apartment) but no drainage pipe! I was wondering if it were possible to drain the water into the sink and this video really helped :)

[@devilsbigdaddy]

Oct 12, 2024 .. you still killing it bro… damn i was stressing out so much… and after your video i grabbed the parts and within 20mins and i am done with the complete set up… salute bro🐐

[@RionLyle]

awesome! so glad this video keeps helping people out :)

[@KevCoLabs]

I knew this just HAD to be possible. Thank you, sincerely, for your thorough yet concise description and for reassuring me that this was indeed a reasonable project to pursue. We're now the proud owners of a brand new, full size, functioning washer in our 3rd floor apartment. Just finished our second round of laundry. Take THAT, treacherous light-deprived backyard Chicago ice stairs that lead to the creepy basement laundry! NOW whose ankle is twisted?! MWA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAAAAaaaa... PS - I am not a crackpot.

[@n.ayisha]

this is the most calming how-to video i've ever seen. i was prepared to be stressed at the prospect of doing this in my home, but your video has removed all of that worry. much appreciated.

[@KatDelC]

Thank you for the demo! This is just what I need to do in my apartment. i have a boy with autism who gives me a very hard time time in the laundramat! If i turn for a second he will disappear and I often have to leave it all to look for him resulting in a lot of lost time. It doesn't help that the laudramat in my area is filled with shady, SHADY people (drugs and other issues)...If i can pull this off it will save us from the laundramat! ;-D Thanks u again!

[@drglennmarshall416]

Thanks, this is exactly what we needed after searching the internet. You did a great job explaining. We are heading to the store tomorrow to get what we need to start our project.

[@RionLyle]

Glad it was helpful for you. Please let me know how it goes.

[@tmcdgreen]

Thank you for this video! I went for a portable washer, and this solution will work in my bathroom. When I disconnect, I'll let the hoses drain and then store them under the sink so I can wheel away my washer. I hope you eventually bought a portable dryer - or that you've become a homeowner! I love the vibe of this video, the music reminded me of old PBS shows of behind the scenes in factories on Mr. Rogers and Reading Rainbow. Great job.

[@EMPRESSMEDOULA]

Thank you for this DIY. I followed these directions and actually drain via a window to an outside rain barrel. Reuse the graywater for my garden. Thanks a bunch.

[@matterhart]

I did this and it worked. Recommend you find someone that knows a lot (old guys might be best) at your hardware store. New guys might try to tell you it's not possible.

[@ukeka]

Very true.

[@tutorialesblanca9991]

I thought it was possible .now that I saw this video I am convinced

[@nacho7112]

This video helped me a lot! Thank you so much. Btw, happy 11-year anniversary.

[@RionLyle]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped :)

[@pr3ttylady273]

Thanks for making this video on how to connect a washing machine to the kitchen sink. You have save me $20 a week thanks

[@Ferdinand-m7d]

i hope all videos are like this one. easy and direct to the point.

[@dynezxice]

Thanks for this video! Recently bought a new front-load washer to be placed in my kitchen, and had no clue what types of parts and tools to buy. This video definitely made the install a breeze. You sir, are awesome.

[@deborahscollick1368]

Best vid I've seen to connect a washer plus you listed the items thanks so much

[@scottcody5878]

This is the best video I've ever seen. Moving to an apartment with no laundry taps, you just saved me from $5 a week of laundromats. Cheers!

[@joeyli3346]

I just brought a washer /dryer combo to put in my dishwasher spot, I wonder for so many days how to tackle this install, Thank you so much for the detailed instructions The drain hose I’m gonna hook to the tail pip under sink with a nipple for dishwasher so that has a downward angle to avoid back flow into sink

[@ifeoko9308]

dream come true. I knew this was possible because this is how my mother washes her cloths in her apartment in Greece. But here in NY, every store I call to purchase a washer is telling me that I can not hook up a standard machine in my NY apartment. Thanks so much for this wonder video finally I can own my washer. Sweettttttt

[@conzentidaamor]

Any updates?

[@adraeharris6957]

Oh how wonderful. I need your skills like 40 going north!!! I'm moving to a new city in December, and there is no washer/dryer connection in the apartment, and I have a full sized washer that I thought I would either have to sell, trash, or put in storage.The thought horrifies me because I detest going to the laundromat. Thank God I found your VIDEO, and your pleasant instructions. YOU DA MAN!!! 🙂

[@Matty06001]

Wow, that was great! It stopped making my head hurt so much trying to figure out how to do this. Even if I get a plumber to run the line, I won't be so totally ignorant. You know your stuff.

[@joshuabowman4561]

Your demeanor is so pleasant. Like, Bob Ross or Mr. Rogers pleasant. Let's be friends.

[@RionLyle]

Wow! What a great compliment! Thanks!

[@joshuabowman4561]

Thank you! I'm so bothered by exposed wiring, cords, pipes, etc, I was despairing ever being able to put a washer/dryer in my tiny condo. This video makes it possible, and saves me the time of installing it wrong 10 times before I get do it correctly.

[@nevermore464]

Joshua Bowman lol yea seriously!😊

[@jamesmulli4660]

Yeah I can be friends with you...

[@delboyo3922]

I’m getting the Edward Norton vibe lol

[@roberth5261]

Dude you are AWSOME! I couldn't, for the life of me, figure out how to do this easily and your video made it simple and easy. Thanks.

[@Ouladnail]

Best video I've found for this DIY! Great job!!!!

[@RotumanWahine]

awesome stuff! omgosh, I moved into my place about 2months ago and being going to the Laundromat, while my washing machine sitting in the garage. I'll get all the bits and follow your video, saves having a plumber do it, soooo expensive!!

[@zechariaartemus]

This video was very hopefully i have the same exact setup of an apartment and my washer is going that far from my sink. I was goin to pay someone to set it up but this seems fairly easy .im actually excited to do it myself....thanks alot

[@sadhbakshish1]

Rion you rock! had no idea you were such a handy fellow... guess I know who to call on my next home improvement project

[@TophMajora]

Thank you so much, I knew this was possible I just needed a visual example and the right parts explained. I'm going to do this next week. I bought a compact washer and this will help a lot I've been filling it with a 5 gallon bucket (15 gallons to load medium or large)

[@larkjones7981]

You gave my family life!!!!!God please you

[@emilletich]

Very smart and informative. Thank you. My only suggestion is finding a way to hide the hoses. Possibly by drilling holes though cabinets and threading through, etc.

[@jindo333333]

That's good question. He didn't show us.

[@avasartistrystudio3230]

Thanks. I wish I could add video in a comment. lol. I bought my supplies based on this video from amazon and hook up my washing machine underneath the sink exactly as Rion described and it worked. Here are the supplies I bought from Amazon but you could also get from any Home hardware stores if one is nearer to your home. Two "Litorange Lead-Free 2 PCS Brass Angle Stop Add-A-Tee Valve 3/8" Compression Inlet by 3/8" Compression Outlet by 3/8 Inch Easy Connect Tee", Two "Eastman Dishwasher Installation Kit, 3/8 Inch Compression, 3/8 Inch MIP Elbow, 3/4 Inch FHT Elbow, 8 Foot Braided Stainless Steel Dishwasher Connectors, 41059", Two "Premium No-lead brass dishwasher swivel connector elbow fitting 3/8" comp x 3/4" FHT", Two "Hooshing 2PCS Brass Hex Nipple 3/4" NPT Male to Male Pipe Fittings Coupling Connector", and Two "Premium Stainless Steel Washing Machine Hoses - Burst Proof (2 Pack) Red and Blue Striped Water Connection Inlet Supply Lines from Kelaro."

[@deweycyr]

Great video! I just got a portable washing machine for my tiny apartment and I'm going to try and hook it up underneath my kitchen sink (as opposed to directly to the faucet), so that it's a bit less cumbersome. I feel way more confident now!

[@0943593]

Hi. This is something I want to try as well. How did it work out for you? How were you able to get hot & cold water for the washer? Sorry if that a stupid question but I’m not very good at this.

[@RionLyle]

I hope you pulled it off. It is soo nice having a laundry machine in our apartment. My wife even invited some of the neighbors to use it :-)

[@katrinamartinez1370]

Thank you so much for this! I was stressing. I moved into a business building and converting it into a house and obviously no connections. I wanted to convert an old sink attachments for my laundry room.

[@ShansAtlantis]

Hey buddy! This video helped us install our washing machine big time! Thank you! Maybe we should have thought to watch it till the end cuz we forgot the sealing Teflon tape!

[@FaisalIbrahimAAA]

Best......THE BEST. You saved me $400. Thanx

[@RionLyle]

Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad it came off as seeming easy :) I wish you the best with your installation.

[@laina718]

Thank you very much! The last time I did laundry at the laundromat it came out to $50!! Moreover, that didn't include my bed linen and blankets! I'm fed up with the increasing prices and want to get a washer, but didn't know how'd I'd be able to hook it up.

[@Polishedchocol8]

I will be doing this the portable washers don't seem to do it for me. I like to wash more than just 3 items at a time TY 👏👏👏

[@drea8674]

I have the magic chef 2.1 washer i love it its huge you can was a queen size washer and its fully automatic. you can do a regular size load.

[@Candaicelovesjesus]

Xavier Henderson Lol 😂 I just bought a used portable washer and it’s ok for now

[@fayeinwonderland]

after 3 years from this comment, I can say I agree. I bought a portable washer and could only wash few clothes in it, they would not even be completely clean and dryer/spinner broke after two days of usage. Hope I can do this!

[@avasartistrystudio3230]

My only concern now is, how do you regulate the flow of water when the washer is not on and you are only using the kitchen sink? Do you need to get a cut-off velve to the dish washer lines going to the washing machine that would allow you to turn it off when the washer is not un used? Or should that not be problem as I am worries about pressure build up from the flow of water to the washing machine when it is not on and when you are not using the kitchen sink. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[@RionLyle]

having a separate shut-off could be cool. but generally washing machines are always under pressure. cheers!

[@avasartistrystudio3230]

@@RionLyle it turned out I didn’t need one. It worked so well. Thank you so much.

[@RionLyle]

@@avasartistrystudio3230 YAY!

[@Karimsatta]

Hello, I just stumbled upon your great video, thanks! I’m trying to do the same hook up for my new portable washing machine, with my bathroom sink. I noticed that on the 3/4 side of your hose, the part that you hook onto your machine, there’s no shut off valve. Do I need one to shut off the water to the machine when I’m not using it to prevent leaking or water damage? Your video is 9 years old, how did it go with your set up? Did you have any problem from not having a shut off valve? Thanks!

[@hwhite2996]

Thank you! Watching this in 2024!!

[@RionLyle]

Correct. The challenge you will have to consider with having a dryer is where hot air vent will go. You can just put a good lint filter on the end of the vent and let it go into your house. (In the winter it can be an extra heater...) Or if there is a window close by it can go out the window.

[@darmou]

I have a washer/dryer combo that recycles the hot air, no need for hot air vent.

[@MiguelLopez-mn7py]

Exactly 💯 what I needed to see. 2024, eleven years later and very helpful!

[@user-zs3gh2xl3q]

😊loved your drying rack. I have the same😆 I don't have much space in my apartment also and I wandering could that be done. Thank you.

[@jacopoannese859]

Hello Rion. Thank you for the instructions. We will start this project in time for the arrival of a new baby. It will be great to be able to do the washing at home. Amazon links to the parts would be extremely helpful. The landscape is confusing...

[@NEESHA02118]

Thsi video needs more likes ❤❤ thank you

[@RionLyle]

thank you :)

[@cynthiadaugherty4939]

Thank you so much for your video I did the work my self and saved a lot of money ❤😊

[@mish9074]

Thanks so much! This video is the answer to my "used to be complicated" dilemma!

[@sarahbrown5054]

I love this! The dread I faced with having to move to an apartment that I would not be able to use my lovely washer in. I just knew this had to be possible. The new apartment's kitchen is definitely big enough to have a washer just hanging out. With a new kid on the way too.... Its just going to make things sooo much more simpler and time saving. Thank you for sharing such a simple and detailed fix to my problem ❤❤❤ Now if i have an electric dryer... Can i just place that anywhere near a window for it to vent out of?

[@RionLyle]

The electric dryer might be more tricky, unless you can find a 110 volt option. Or if there is a 240 volt outlet... fingers crossed. (venting out the wind seems reasonable) Congrats on the baby!

[@EverythingpaintApplications]

would i have to ask my lanlord first?? 😂 ahhh. he wont know. lol

[@callmevrod4567]

I would ask, Your landlord will find out sooner or later

[@DomCTBG]

negative nancy

[@NchukymKymIAmBerry]

YASSSSSSSSS!!!! This video was everything and some. Thank you for doing this tutorial, now I just have to get my husband to agree to this lol.

[@Tittlesnhizmouf]

STFU wit dat fake ugly ass Yaaassss shit!

[@tmcdgreen]

I love the jazz music in the background! What's the name of the song/artist??

[@sudhakaranthony1666]

tmcdgreen

[@cicichambers3887]

You can also put in a PVC why drain underneath the sink connecting for the hose and for your sink If you own your apartment, you could also drill a hole through the back of the cabinets because it looks like he would only have to do three holes , and get plastic liners for the holes, and run your tubing and drainage tube through those

[@niceguy9518]

The drainage hose can actually be attached under sink to the dirty water pipe.

[@nursewolf]

Awesome Video. I have just purchased a combo washer/dryer. Even though i have a portable connection kit, it is nice to see that there are other options.

[@strumero6607]

Thank you so much Rion. I followed your video step by step and got things working perfect. I appreciate your help!! -Michael

[@RionLyle]

I'm so happy that this video was able to help you!

[@richiebowman4407]

Before I do this… Did anyone have any problems with hooking up the washer drain system to the sink drain pipe? Like did it back up or overflow?

[@RionLyle]

funny enough I've never heard a complaint. I remember just watching it a lot in the beginning to make sure it didn't back up. Good to be cautious

[@chichunkao]

Thank you for the video. Now, how do you dry your clothes? LIne Dry?

[@tessyneufville5956]

I was just gonna get a split for the kitchen faucet and use only cold water..and the output mounted on the side of the counter and hold it steadily so the water would drain directly into the sink

[@geekynerdenhoffer]

Excellent info! Thank you for the step by step!

[@fontanaofyouth]

Do you need a specific electric plug outlet?or will a regular plug work?

[@candicecorbin4690]

can i link the hot and cold water supply together to go to my "cold water" only washing machine? it claims only cold but I already used it to wash in hot water fine, ill take my chances :)

[@RionLyle]

You’ll probably need a way to switch between the two. If both hot and cold are connected then they can mingle in odd ways, like when you turn on cold water in the faucet, then like warm water comes out

[@betopelotaz1]

how did he connect his machine to a standard outlet

[@charleshart5563]

+Rion Lyle you should take a 3/4 drill bit and run the line through the bottom of the cabinets. Also does it need to be a low voltage washer?

[@RionLyle]

Normal washer. Great suggestion! I didn't drill a hole cuz it was a rental apartment. I've since moved and took my washer with me :)

[@charleshart5563]

Rion Lyle Great man thanks for the video too very helpful I will be doing this in my apartment.

[@madelineodonnell4163]

I was wondering this sounds dumb! but water won't go in to the washer when your not using it right? If I was doing dishes I can still use my sick right?

[@lovergirl7171]

Thanks for the video, Best Buy just brung my LG washer/dryer combo but they said my faucet on my sink won't work. There's no way to screw anything to it. That I have to get a plumber.

[@SiemensIQ700pro]

Finally a modern hot and cold washing machine

[@LiveLifeBeingThankful]

I was looking for a video that explains how to do this. THank you

[@jakot5777]

can you attach the drain to the kitchen drain under the sink (like dishwasher ) instead of draining it to the sink?

[@dawnw407]

jako t did you ever get an answer for this?

[@mrcamz6453]

You can

[@jagsair]

Well done video, well edited, very handy, very usefull and more. Thank you a bunch! Not sure why there are thumbs down, I guess there are always haters out there.

[@emperormiddi5949]

Appreciate you great brother you are a life saver .. thanks for your teaching 🫵🏾👑💪🏾👈🏾💯❤️

[@simonecarneiro3988]

Thank you so much! Where are you? I wonder if you could install it for us?

[@carlettelewis7432]

Thanks I just brought my set up yesterday, will connect it today

[@74IDREES]

Drainage pipe over kitchen worktop looks horrible.Why not connect pipe to sink drainage

[@spiritoveradversity1]

Very innovative but just a word of caution, I think you will find a building inspector would condemn the idea of a washing machine waste pipe being emptied into a sink, it's unhygienic, if a separate standpipe is not available then the washing machine hose should be plumbed into the sink waste pipe with a special adapter fitting.

[@RionLyle]

good caution

[@bernadetteraftery5025]

Thanks, will this work on a Miele Front load washer? Specifically, Miele or Bosche

[@brianandrew8033]

Can you also tap directly into the drain under the sink?

[@RionLyle]

There might be a way to do that. The main issue with washing machine wastewater is the amount that comes out at a time. So the water needs to evacuate quickly through the pipes or else it backs up... best of luck to you!

[@Lg175]

Do you need to put in cut-off valves for the hosing to the washer to minimize pressure when washer is not in use? Does the washer draw water when the faucet (above, not the vales below the counter) is not turned on? In other words, can you describe if there are any mechanical issues between the 2 water hoses? Many thanks for your help.

[@MrKnowledge1r]

Thank you for the video I hope there wont be any future pressure issues at my home.

[@zennastarr]

I am so thankful for your video! I am going to do this. Clean clothes , Yay!!!

[@centralavenue1094]

ok - good video .. but what is that thing on your head? really?

[@phxrsx]

Do you have to leave these connected?

[@randomdemon101]

Where is the lint trap attached?

[@RionLyle]

To the end of the drain pipe

[@kj-wd4tv]

I'm completely ignorant, when it comes to things like this. But, you make it look easy. I think it's worth a try. One thing...this may seem like a silly question, but I would really like to know. Do you have to unhook everything in order to use the faucet again? Need to wash dishes and cook. Thanks

[@audryhudson]

Awesome video! Thank you. Just exactly what I needed...

[@terrytaylor8732]

Will this work with any washer?

[@RionLyle]

probably

[@Barbie08081]

Good video... But it might be a dumb question but if I use the sink will that water go into the washer...? And ive watched other videos and they have to turn on the sink for water.. do I need to do this?

[@SuperPinnerz]

If you're on about the waste pipe from the washing machine, then the water from the sink wont go back down the pipe as the machine has a "pump" that literally forces the water out so it can't "backflow" (I.e water coming back down the pipe.)

[@d-real-moop7824]

You should still out a hole in the side of the sink cabinet and run your hoses through there, so you don't have your sink open all the time. If you can't do that get an adapter with a kill valve then you can just hook up the hose under the sink when ever. Go as far as hooking a faucet adapter then hook up a faucet slip on to the end of both hoses then you just have to slide and snap hoses under the sink

[@schuckles]

Heya, cool video, I bought an LG Combo unit and have a similar vid, you went into the details on installation - Well done!! Props!

[@nancchabrier3848]

..how can we have it drain from under-sink drainpipe..

[@michaelshew7324]

great video, I've been looking for one that actually explained the pipe/hose fitting sizes.. so thanks :) But can I run the washing machine drain hose into my dishwasher?? id like to hide the drain hose and not have to have it running across the counter every time I do a wash? Thoughts?

[@RionLyle]

i'm pretty sure the dishwasher uses a pump and has to be running to be able to drain, so I don't think that would work. maybe you can come up with a solution to disguise or beautify the drain line so it doesn't stand out...

[@PotatoGunsRule]

Hey man, thanks for the vid! Is that a washer/dryer combo? If so, how is the dryer working for you? I have a ski condo and I think that a washer/dryer combo placed under the sink countertop is the best option to update mine for guest convenience.

[@deborahtownsend4126]

I'm assuming you drilled holes thru your cabinets to run those hoses to your washer so that they aren't just laying on the floor while you do your laundry.....right? If not that is what I would do. Good video you make it look so easy. I can't wait to get myself a full size washer now. Thank you, thank you, thank you. :-)

[@zechariaartemus]

Most time when you rent you cant drill holes into other peoples property so for that i think the best solution probably would be to get the hooks and hook the piping to the bottom cabinet it wont be inside the cabinet but atleast it wont be drapibg across the floor either

[@Andlifeslikethis]

I would still drill the holes like Deborah said, and just patch it and paint over it when I move because those cabinets look old any way and safety is important ijs, putting hooks could cause damage over time

[@sweettiersify]

My concern is the water backing up onto the sink. How do you prevent that.

[@RionLyle]

Hi there, I remember having to just be vigilant of the sink being clear before using it. I never had any problems.

[@sweettiersify]

@@RionLyle That's good to hear! Thanks for responding

[@audjmat]

How about a dryer, how can I hook up a dryer and vent it in an apartment, I have a lot of windows

[@audjmat]

Thank you

[@jindo333333]

Get ventless dryer. LG combo.

[@AntonioMelendez-lo5ue]

How far can a washer be to a sink drain

[@indaleciovanessa]

would this work for portable washer? I dont have a standard kitchen faucet to where I can just hook it up directly to the faucet. Im gunna have to go under the sink but I will have to roll mt washer to the sink and hook it up every timei need to wash. is it possible to do this same connection but with a valve that I can shut off on one side?

[@RionLyle]

I bet there is a solution that would work how you describe it. adding extra shut-offs, and maybe quick connect like this ... let me know how it goes... www.homedepot.com/p/Powercare-3-8-in-Male-Quick-Connect-x-Female-NPT-Kit-for-Pressure-Washer-AP31037B/100664031

[@sidewaysthehacker6239]

I had a question can you hook a front load washing machine like you're doing here to your faucet

[@RionLyle]

I believe those kinds of things exist to allow you to connect directly to the faucet, but I'm not 100%.

[@sidewaysthehacker6239]

@@RionLyle thank you very much I'll look into it.

[@RionLyle]

Thanks for your question. Unfortunately I'm not sure what other type of washing machine there is. As long as your machine needs water, this will work :)

[@youngbaphament438]

thank you so much for this we just got our top load and compleatly forgot how we would conect this

[@happyfruit6724]

Were you able to close the cabinet door all the way in?