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Posted by Pat on September 25, 2006, 7:59 am
escorpion@pobox.com wrote:
> Ball Park of Plumbing job
>
> I have the Hot and cold pipes connected to hoses to the washing
> machine. The two pipes come out of the wall to a plastic (home Depo
> type) square enclosure. In the middle of this plastic square box is
> the drain for the washing machine.
>
> I just replaced the washing machines and the installer told me that my
> pipes look ugly. We are having trouble unscrewing the old hoses off.
> In any event I thought it would be good time to replace them.
>
> I am envisioning that we had to cut below the valves, solder new valves
> on or create whatever termination needs to be done
>
> Just the pluming work ( place aside that I will have to drywall and
> paint) how much does this cost on average for the Delray Beach Fl area
> cost
>
> How much do plumbers charge by day - what is a fair price range for
> this type of work - I got quoted $800.00 - sounds high to me for
> something that I gather is going to take max 2 - 3 hours to do.
>
> Due to the soldering this is not a job I can do -
>
> This is a second floor apartment, with its own shut off valve -
> apartment is approximately 18 years old.
How about "free". Who cares how your washer pipes look. If the water
flows, you're doing good. If the hoses screw on, great. If not, maybe
a bit of steel wool (or Brillo) to get off corrosion.
If it's a real serious problem, call your landlord since its an
apartment. I'm sure the owner doesn't want you mucking with the pipes.
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