Appliance installation in Ottawa

Every B&M Canada installation follows the same checklist. We confirm the space, clearances and connections before the appliance is moved into place, level and secure the unit, make the water, drain, electrical or gas connections to code, then run a full test cycle before we leave. You get a working appliance, not a box pushed against the wall; if you want the packaging taken away, ask when you book.

Proper installation matters for more than convenience. Many manufacturers can deny a warranty claim when a fault is traced back to an incorrect hook-up, and insurers ask the same question after a water or gas incident. A documented, professional installation protects both, and it gives the appliance its best chance of safe operation and years of reliable service. We have been working on appliances in Ottawa since 1995, so we also know what a bad hook-up looks like when it fails a year later.

Each of these pages explains exactly what the installation includes, what we check before the old unit comes out, and how the job is quoted; for commercial kitchens, see restaurant equipment installation.

• Washer and dryer installation: new hoses, metal venting, stacking kits and gas dryers.
• Dishwasher installation: supply valve, high-loop drain, anchoring and a test cycle.
• Range and stove installation: electric cords, anti-tip brackets, gas hook-ups and induction cooktops.
• Refrigerator installation: levelling, ice-maker water line, door reversal and built-ins.
• Range hood and over-the-range microwave installation: ducting, dampers and solid mounting.

Gas appliance installation and hook-ups

Across Ottawa, from Orléans to Kanata and Barrhaven, gas ranges, cooktops and dryers are connected by our TSSA-certified technicians and leak-tested before we leave; for a gas appliance in Gatineau, the work is confirmed when you book. The details of each hook-up are on its own page: the connector, shut-off valve and burner flame check for a gas or dual-fuel range on our stove and range installation page, and the gas dryer connection on our washer and dryer installation page.

If you ever smell gas, leave the home and call the gas utility (Enbridge Gas in Ottawa, Gazifère in Gatineau) or 911 from outside. For problems with a gas unit you already own, see gas appliance repair in Ottawa.

Washers and dryers

Washer installs include new fill-hose connections, drain positioning and levelling so the drum does not walk during spin. Dryer installs include venting: a crushed or overlong vent line is the most common cause of long drying times and a real fire risk. Gas dryers are connected and leak-tested by a TSSA-certified technician.

Dishwashers

We handle the water supply, the high-loop or air-gap drain (required to stop dirty water siphoning back), the electrical connection, and we secure the unit to the counter so it does not tip when the door is loaded.

Ranges, stoves and cooktops

Electric ranges get the correct 240 V connection; gas ranges are hooked up, leak-tested and flame-checked. Every freestanding range should have its anti-tip bracket installed, and we fit it as part of the job.

Refrigerators

Fridge installs cover levelling (the doors seal properly only when the cabinet is level), connecting and flushing the ice-maker water line, and setting the door swing where the model allows it.

Over-the-range microwaves

OTR microwaves need solid anchoring into studs, correct venting (recirculating or exterior) and a dedicated outlet. This is the install homeowners most often regret attempting alone: the units are heavy and the mounting is unforgiving.

Installation is quoted up front, based on the appliance and the state of the existing connections, and you approve a written price before any work starts. A straight swap on connections that are already in place is a different job from a first-time gas hook-up or a built-in dishwasher replacing an older model, which is why we ask for the model number and a photo when you book.

If you are replacing a failed appliance and want a second opinion first, book our standard diagnostic visit and get a written repair quote to weigh against a new appliance. The technician will tell you honestly whether repair or replacement makes more sense; our repair or replace guide sets out the reasoning.

We install across Ottawa, including Barrhaven, Kanata, Nepean, Orléans and Stittsville, and across the river in Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, Buckingham and Masson-Angers. Local details are on our pages for appliance installation in Kanata, appliance installation in Barrhaven and appliance installation in Gatineau (also en français). Addresses more than 30 km from downtown Ottawa may carry a travel charge, which we confirm when you book.

Same-day visits are possible when the schedule allows. You can book online at any time; a request turns into an appointment when we call or text you with a confirmed time window.