[header] How to install a washing machine [title] Choose the right spot. [step] Depending on your living situation, you may be limited in your options of places to put a washing machine. However, you should try to find a spot that will reduce the risk of uneven loads, leaks, and potential damage to your appliance or your home. 
It is also important to have access to hot and cold water, a drain and an electrical outlet that can support your washer and dryer. [substeps] A level, hard-floor surface is an ideal location for a washing machine.