Replacing Dishwasher with Washing Machine

[celsioraus]

All,

I have seperated my house in 2 to rent and am missing a laundry for upstairs. The kitchen currently looks like this

http://imageshack.us/f/832/201108161113141.jpg/

I need to install a front loader either in the pantry to the right of the fridge, or in replacement of the dishwasher. I had planned to install it where the cutlery drawers are but it is only 55 wide and will not fit.

If I choose to replace the dishwasher and put the front loader there i would choose this machine and it would look relativerly the same as it does now.

http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/6kg-front-load-asko-washing-machine-w6903fi.aspx

if I choose to do this would any plumbing modifications need to be made? Do dishwasher inlet and outlet match those of a front loader?

Alternativerly I will get a cheaper front loader and plop it in the pantry thus definetely requiring plumbing work.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Aaron_C]

It's actually quite common for the washing machine to replace the dishwasher. But I think you should only do it in a small apartment where space-saving is a necessity. If you have a house - I would spend the extra bit of money and have a separate laundry area.

 

[celsioraus]

Thanks.. becuase its duplex like there is not much room to do this..

Are you aware if any plumbing work is required if replacing?

 

[wylie]

Could you put a single drawer dishwasher in the space where the two bottom drawers are and change the dishwasher over to a washing machine?

Or put it in the space to the right of the fridge and then use other cupboards as a pantry (but the existing pantry looks wider than a washing machine so you would need to do some "fixing up").

Looking at it again, that existing pantry seems to be the same width as the microwave, so if a washing machine fits there, you would be left with a nice sized hole between it and the microwave for storage.

Downside with putting it in the pantry position is getting the power and water past the drawers...

 

[celsioraus]

The pantry option would be the cheapest although I think its a bit tacky as theres no other real pantry although alot of cupboard space.

We dont really need a dishwasher so I would not really bother with the 2 draw washer although its a good idea.

I am leaning towards replacing the dishwasher with the washing machine the only thing is the washing machine linked is over 3k.

For that I can run power, water and get a decent machine to the pantry for around 1500 and keep the dishwasher


EDIT: The pantry is 60 wide so it will fit perfectly. Also there is a cavity between the drawers to the right of it and the wall which would give space for power and water.