Residential Services
Kitchen & Laundry Appliance Installation
If you’re bored by that plain old white fridge, or you’ve run out of patience waiting for mustard yellow and avocado green appliances to come back in fashion, it’s time to consider new kitchen and laundry appliances. Sometimes it’s as simple as plugging the new unit in and admiring your purchase. Sometimes. It’s also very likely you will need to modify or add to your kitchen or laundry room plumbing before it’s ready to go.
A new fridge may need a water line for the ice cube maker, while a move from an electric to gas stove will require the installation of a gas line to the new appliance. Switching to a stacking washing machine and dryer may also mean changes to the placement of water lines, or the hoses supplying hot and cold water. Then there’s the job of getting those heavy, bulky appliances in place without damaging walls, stairways, and linoleum. It’s good to have a plan before those stylish new appliances arrive at your door… and even better to have experienced professionals on hand to make sure it all goes smoothly.
The ParkerDean staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have and look forward to speaking with you. Our contact info is:
Ph: 604.985.7315 E: inquiries@parkerdean.ca
3 Helpful tips to save you money
Read the instructions to avoid a common mistake
If you’re planning to install your new laundry equipment yourself, please review the manufacturer’s instructions before you begin. We know… it’s tempting to jump right into the job, but, you can seriously damage your new appliances before they’ve ever had a chance to make your whites whiter and your colours brighter. For example, it’s very important to remove the shipping bolts and braces from the back of the washer. If they are not removed before using the equipment, the machine will vibrate excessively and you run the risk of damaging both your new appliances and the floors and walls of your laundry room.
Reduce, Reuse, Resell
If your old appliances are still in good condition, resell them rather than throwing them away. There’s a strong market for used appliances. You can take a digital photo and list them for sale in the appliances for sale section of the popular website craigslist for free (http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/app/). It’s a great way to make sure the appliances don’t end up being junked and it will reduce the expense of the new units.
Take advantage of BC Hydro’s buy-back program
If you’re replacing your old fridge and the old one can’t be resold or repurposed for any reason, you can still get $30 and free disposal by contacting BC Hydro. Using environmentally sound methods, they will recycle the metal and ozone-depleting refrigerant. Find out more at this link:
http://www.bchydro.com/rebates_savings/fridge_buy_back.html