Sticker Shock

[bjarvis]

A couple of weeks ago, we ordered a new front-loader washing machine and gas-powered dryer. This morning, we finally had a plumber to give an estimate (and, if we agree, proceed) running a gas line from one side of the furnace/laundry room to the other for the new dryer.

The estimate is $1300 USD.

This is not quite twice Kent's best guess, but it's more than four times mine.

It's days like this I think I'm in the wrong line of work.

Comments

[dr-scott.livejournal.com]

That's way out of line. Get more bids.

[bjarvis.livejournal.com]

Already in progress. It will probably mean a delay though as anyone with training in natural gas plumbing is busy with furnace work this time of year.

[tdjohnsn.livejournal.com]

You may be able to lower the cost by doing some of the rough carpentry/tear out yourself.

[(Anonymous)]

Way Way Way out of line...
go for a for several new estimates
if you can.....
or can you trade back to an electric dryer?
huggers, Jerry

[bjarvis.livejournal.com]

There really isn't much carpentry or such involved since the basement laundry room is unfinished. The bulk of the expense would be for the time, materials & skills to shut off the gas, then connect, mount & seal new pipes across the room. We'll keep searching for a more reasonable rate.

[bjarvis.livejournal.com]

I'd rather proceed with the gas dryer, but I suppose we could take our time with the installation. Our old electric dryer was working well: we just wanted a gas model with a higher capacity and we were already replacing the washing machine.

Anyone wanting a used but serviceable dryer? Let me know. :-)