Laundry checklist for a new home: what to buy
The laundry area needs 10 items; 5 are essentials. The essentials cost $928 to $1,325; everything, $995 to $1,505. Based on a couple starting from scratch. Prices are 2026 estimates, from budget to mid-range.
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Price per unit: 2026 range, from budget to mid-range. “First night” is what you’ll use on day one.
Laundry
10 items; 5 essentials. Essentials: $928–1,325.
| Item | Qty. | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|
| Essential · 5 | ||
| Washer | 1 | $450–600 |
| Basket for clean laundry | 1 | $10–30 |
| Bucket | 1 | $8–20 |
| Laundry detergent | 1 | $10–25 |
| Clothes dryer | 1 | $450–650 |
| Can wait · 5 | ||
| Drying rack for delicates | 1 | $15–40 |
| Fabric softener or dryer sheets | 1 | $5–15 |
| Extra hangers (pack of 10) | 2 | $6–15 |
| Iron | 1 | $15–45 |
| Ironing board | 1 | $20–50 |
Questions
5 of the 10 items are essentials. They are: washer, basket for clean laundry, bucket, laundry detergent, and clothes dryer.
For a couple starting from scratch, the essentials for the laundry area cost $928 to $1,325, and everything, $995 to $1,505. Prices are 2026 estimates, from budget to mid-range.
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