Installing a washer and dryer costs $750 on average, but sources range from $184 to $1,200 because they measure different jobs.1,3,4 Connecting new machines to hookups you already have is cheap. Adding new water, drain, outlet and vent lines is where the bill grows.1,4 Prices below are national averages* for 2026.
*National averages, not local quotes. Your price depends on whether hookups exist, electric or gas, distance to utilities, and local labor rates.
$184
pro bookings (Thumbtack)
$750
install average (HomeAdvisor)
$1,200
new hookups average (Angi)
$1,100
machines plus install (Fixr)
Why the numbers differ
| Source | Average or range | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Thumbtack | $129 – $263 (about $184) | Thumbtack pro bookings; its text also gives $350 – $600 near existing lines and $700 – $2,000 farther away |
| HomeAdvisor | $350 – $1,150 ($750 average) | Washer and dryer installation |
| Angi | $650 – $2,500 ($1,200 average) | Adding new washer and dryer hookups |
| Fixr | $850 – $2,500 ($1,100 average) | Includes buying a top-load washer and dryer |
Compare them by job, not by number. Thumbtack’s $129 to $263 is what pros report on its platform, while its own text puts a hookup near existing lines at $350 to $600. If you need new lines, use Angi. Fixr counts the appliances themselves, so it is a buy-and-install figure.1,2,3,4
Hookup cost by type (Angi)
| Setup | Cost |
|---|---|
| Single washer (plumbing and drain) | $500 – $1,000 |
| Washer and dryer, full setup | $1,000 – $2,500 |
| Stackable units | $900 – $2,500 |
| Utility room install | $1,000 – $2,200 |
| Closet install | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| Multi-unit (apartments, duplexes) | $2,500 – $10,000+ |
| Electric dryer hookup | $300 – $900 |
| Gas dryer hookup | $400 – $1,200 |
| Retrofit an existing space | $1,200 – $2,500 |
| New construction | $650 – $2,000 |
Add-ons and rates (HomeAdvisor)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| New outlets | $100 – $450 |
| New drain pipe | $225 – $1,200 |
| Dryer vent | $140 – $600 |
| Gas line | $260 – $820 |
| Permits (standard hookup) | $50 – $125 |
| Plumber hourly rate | $45 – $150 |
| Electrician hourly rate | $50 – $100 |
| Relocating a hookup | $500 – $5,000 |
Angi puts permits at $150 to $300, higher than HomeAdvisor, so check with your local building office.1,4 Thumbtack notes dryers need a 240V circuit and a 30 amp breaker if the laundry space moves.3
The machines themselves (Fixr)
| Configuration | Price for the pair |
|---|---|
| Stackable | $500 – $1,500 |
| Stacked | $550 – $3,000 |
| Side-by-side | $600 – $3,500 |
| Washer-dryer combo | $1,000 – $2,500 |
| Top-load | $600 – $1,800 |
| Front-load | $800 – $2,500 |
DIY or hire
Connecting a new washer and dryer to hookups that already exist is a simple job, and Thumbtack says many retailers include basic installation or charge a fee for it.3 Anything that touches new plumbing, a 240V circuit, a gas line or a vent needs a licensed plumber or electrician, and often a permit. Home Depot’s dryer installation kit category lists vent and connector parts so you can see what a basic hookup needs.
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All cost guides
Sources
1. HomeAdvisor — Washer and Dryer Installation Cost
2. Fixr — Washer and Dryer Installation Cost
3. Thumbtack — Washer and Dryer Installation Cost
4. Angi — Washer and Dryer Hookup Cost