ALLOWING A TENANT TO INSTALL THEIR OWN WASHING MACHINE CAN HAVE SERIOUS AND DIRE CONSEQUENCES.

 

1.   Basically anyone has the ability to install a washing machine with little to no mechanical knowledge.

 

2.   An improperly installed washing machine can result in serious flooding and/or mold issues.

 

3.    An old or defective water rubber supply line can rupture or leak causing immediate serious damage. Only braided stainless steel supply lines should be used.

 

4.    The Property Manager and the Tenant may have no knowledge of the defective water supply line(s).

 

5.    Often the small round washer in the supply line fitting will fall out in transit resulting in slow unnoticed leaks and resulting water and mold damage.

 

6.  The washing machine drain line must be installed properly or it can fall out or come out of the house drain pipe due to the water pressure or the movement of the washing machine. Many Tenants and Property Managers do not know that this drain line must be properly secured.

 

7.    If a Tenant is allowed to bring their own washing machine, it should be installed by or installation supervised and inspected by the Property Manager’s handyperson or trained staff.

 

8.    Charging the Tenant for the installation or supervision is perfectly reasonable and wise and most Tenants will have no difficulty accepting this charge.  

 

UNDERSTANDING THE DANGERS OF A TENANT INSTALLED WASHING MACHINE IS CRUCIAL. TAKE THE STEPS NOW TO AVOID A DISASTER.   ANY TENANT INSTALLED WASHING MACHINE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE MAKING SURE THE DRAIN LINE IS SECURED AND RUBBER SUPPLY LINE HOSES REPLACED WITH BRAIDED STAINLESS STEEL SUPPLY LINE HOSES.

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