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Hookups & Outside Taps

New dishwasher? New washer?We’ll hook it up properly.

Dishwashers, washing machines, fridge water lines and outside taps, connected with new valves and lines, at published prices.

Dishwasher or washer hookup From $225 Plus HST. More if new lines or a drain are needed.
  • New supply lines, not reused ones
  • Leak-checked under load
  • Frost-free outside taps that survive winter

New Dundee, Wilmot Township, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Milton, Halton Hills, Acton, Rockwood and Georgetown

What it costs

 

Hookup prices,all in one place.

All prices plus HST. You get the number before anything starts.

JobPrice
Appliances
Dishwasher hookup$225 to $500
Washing machine hookup$225 to $600
Fridge water lineFrom $225
Outside taps
Replace an existing outside tap$300
Add a new outside tapAbout $1,000
Add a hot and cold outside tapAbout $1,500

All prices plus HST. The low end is a straight swap; the high end includes new lines or drains.

Outside taps

 

Three kinds ofoutdoor water.

Replace a tap

Swap a leaking or seized tap for a frost-free one. $300 plus HST.

Add a new tap

A new line and frost-free tap where you need water: the garden, the side yard, the garage. About $1,000 plus HST.

Hot and cold tap

Warm water outside for washing pets, cars and boots. About $1,500 plus HST.

A frost-free outside tap closes inside the warm wall and drains its long stem, so it can’t freeze, as long as the hose is off. Illustration by Einwechter Plumbing & Heating, Kitchener-Waterloo

How a frost-free tap works. The valve closes inside your warm wall, and the stem drains out.

Take the hose off in winter or it will not be able to drain.

Illustration of a frost-free outdoor tap on a brick wall with the garden hose disconnected for winter. Illustration by Einwechter Plumbing & Heating, Kitchener-Waterloo

The connection matters

 

Most appliance floodsstart at a hose.

Washer and dishwasher leaks usually start at an old rubber hose or a valve that hasn’t been turned in years. Replacing them at install costs little and prevents the biggest water damage claims we see. 

  • Washer hoses over 5 years old→Replace with braided lines
  • Shutoff won’t turn→Replace the valve
  • Outside tap drips all winter→Replace with frost-free
  • No outside tap where you need one→New line and tap added

Appliance arriving soon?

Book us for delivery day, or the day after. We will connect it and test it.

Before winter

 

Protect youroutside taps.

  • ✓Unhook garden hoses before the first frost
  • ✓Close the inside shutoff if your tap isn’t frost-free
  • ✓Open the outside tap to drain the line
  • ✓A tap that drips in January may have split inside the wall
  • ✓Frost-free taps still need the hose removed to avoid freezing

Locally owned since 2018

 

Why homeownerschoose Einwechter

  • The price comes firstYou approve the price before the work begins. No surprises at invoice time.
  • Brands we stand behindWe guarantee our work for a year when we supply the equipment. We pick brands we trust, and that’s what lets us stand behind them.
  • Licensed and insuredA licensed plumbing contractor, fully insured: $5 million liability, plus WSIB (workplace insurance), so you’re never on the hook if someone gets hurt.
Einwechter plumber connecting a braided supply line under a kitchen sink, Kitchener-Waterloo

Questions we get asked

Hookups and taps FAQ

How much does it cost to install a dishwasher?

$225 to $500 plus HST. A straight swap is at the low end; new supply or drain lines move it up.

How much does it cost to hook up a washing machine?

$225 to $600 plus HST, depending on whether new valves, a drain box or lines are needed.

How much is a new outside tap?

Replacing one is $300 plus HST. Adding a new tap is about $1,000, and a hot-and-cold outside tap is about $1,500.

What is a frost-free outside tap?

Its valve sits inside the warm part of the wall, so water left in the tap drains out and can’t freeze.

Do you install fridge water lines?

Yes. The cost depends on the job: hooking up a new fridge where a water line already exists is the simplest, while running a new line to a spot that never had one costs more. Access matters too, such as whether we can reach the route the line has to take through a basement ceiling, cabinets or finished walls. Tell us what you have and we will give you the price before we start.

Do you remove the old appliance?

Yes, we remove the old appliance. If it has to go up or down several floors, or there are other access limits, let us know when you book, as that costs extra.

Hookups & Outside Taps

Hooked up, tested, done.

Book your install and we will connect it and check for leaks before we go.

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