Laundry boxes are recessed into the wall behind the washing machine and provide water supply line connections and a wastewater drain. These outlets improve the look of your laundry area by hiding pipes and tidying hoses. More importantly, they provide easy shutoff valves in the event of a leak or a burst hose.

How much does it cost to install laundry box?

Setting up a laundry space The installation cost can be $350-$600 in a space close to existing water, electricity and gas lines; connecting the space to more distant water, electricity and gas may cost $700-$2,000, depending on the amount of labor required.

Where do you put a washing machine box?

Once you’ve selected the right washing machine outlet box for your situation, it should be installed at a height where the flood level rim (or the top of the drainage outlet) is 32” to 34” above the finished floor.