Appliance Outlet Boxes

Appliance outlet boxes create a clean, recessed point to connect water supply lines and drains for laundry and kitchen equipment. They make hookups for washing machines, refrigerators with ice makers, and dishwashers tidy and accessible, while protecting hoses from kinks and keeping shutoff valves within easy reach. A properly selected box helps appliances sit closer to the wall, reduces leak risks, and delivers a finished look that passes inspection.

Common styles include washing machine outlet boxes with hot and cold quarter‑turn ball valves and an integrated drain connection, and ice maker boxes with a compact valve for 1/4 in tubing. Many models add built‑in water hammer arrestors to reduce banging pipes during quick valve closures. Low‑profile trim plates, test caps, and debris covers support smooth rough‑in and final fit.

Construction and connection options cover new construction and retrofit needs: durable ABS or PVC housings with galvanized or polymer mounting brackets, and valve inlets ready for copper sweat, PEX crimp/clamp, push‑to‑connect, CPVC, or threaded connections. Washer boxes often accept a 2 in drain hub or solvent‑weld tailpiece; ice maker outlets typically provide 1/4 in compression. You’ll also find single, dual, or triple‑gang layouts, left/right/center drains, and adjustable depth frames to match stud bays and wall finishes.

For selection, match the valve type to your pipe system, verify rough‑in dimensions against stud spacing, and choose arrestors if your lines chatter. Confirm local code requirements under IPC or UPC for valve access and drain sizing, and use secure stud mounting for a rigid, leak‑resistant installation. During setup, pressure‑test, slope and strap the drain, and label shutoffs for quick service.

Shop appliance outlet boxes, washing machine outlet boxes, and ice maker boxes to streamline installs, speed maintenance, and protect finishes with reliable shutoffs and clean, recessed connections. Retrofit plates hide rough openings for remodels.