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Hiring an appliance installer
Most appliance installs are a few hours of work if the hookups are already there. The cost and the risk jump when they aren't: a new gas line, a 240V circuit for induction, a dryer vent that runs too far, or a water line for a fridge.
Hire right once: Confirm the hookup before the delivery date. Gas or 240V, vent length, water line and the opening's size decide whether install day is a swap or a project.
Before you hire, check:
- Your existing hookups match the new appliance (gas, 240V, water, vent)
- Who does gas or electrical work if it's needed, and whether they're licensed
- Haul-away of the old unit and the cost of new hoses, cords or connectors
What they do for these products
- Ranges and cooktops: connect gas ranges with a new flexible connector and leak-test, or wire electric and induction ranges to an existing 240V receptacle, then install the anti-tip bracket the maker requires.
- Dishwashers: connect water supply, drain (with a high loop or air gap) and power, and secure the unit to the counter or cabinets.
- Refrigerators: level, connect the ice-maker water line and check door swing and clearances.
- Washers and dryers: connect water and drain, stack if needed, and connect the dryer to 240V or gas and to its vent. Dryer vents must stay within the maker's maximum length; the 2024 International Residential Code's default limit is 35 feet, minus 5 feet for each 90° elbow.[1]
Licensing and permits
Swapping an appliance onto existing hookups usually doesn't need a trade license. New gas piping, a new 240V circuit or a new dryer vent through a wall is different: in most places that's licensed plumbing, gas-fitting or electrical work and may need a permit. Retailer installers often won't do it and will refer you to a plumber or electrician.
Questions to ask
- Is the connector, hose, cord or water line included, or extra?
- Do you install the anti-tip bracket and leak-test gas connections?
- Will you haul away the old appliance, and is there a fee?
- What if the opening, hookup or vent doesn't match? Who fixes it and at what cost?
- Will the install affect the manufacturer's warranty?
Typical installed costs (labor)
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Gas range on an existing gas line | $150–$400[2] |
| New gas line to the range or dryer | $250–$750[3] |
| Dishwasher | $200–$500[4] |
| Refrigerator (with water line) | $75–$200[5] |
| Washer and dryer | $100–$300[6] |
| New dryer vent | $200–$800[7] |
| New 240V circuit for an induction range or electric dryer | $250–$800[8] |
Related buying guides
Sources
- 2024 International Residential Code, Section M1502, Clothes dryer exhaust (UpCodes): up.codes
- HomeGuide, Gas Stove Installation Cost (2026): homeguide.com
- HomeGuide, Gas Line Installation Cost (2026): homeguide.com
- HomeGuide, Dishwasher Installation Cost (2026): homeguide.com
- HomeGuide, Appliance Installation Costs (2026): homeguide.com
- HomeGuide, Washer and Dryer Installation Cost (2026): homeguide.com
- HomeGuide, Dryer Vent Installation Cost (2026): homeguide.com
- HomeGuide, Cost to Install a 220V or 240V Outlet (2026): homeguide.com