How To Measure Washer And Dryer Space
Washers and dryers need at least 1 inch of space on either side for noise reduction and air circulation.
How to measure washer and dryer space. First page loaded no previous page available. Only instead of cutting you ll be buying. Let s take a look at some helpful tips to measure for a new washer or dryer. There should be enough space in the room for a drying rack but it should be installed to full height.
The old saying measure twice cut once is also true when it comes to measuring for a new washer and dryer. If you opt for european appliances a stacked washer and dryer pair and a sink can be positioned in the same row. Washers vary between 25 and 28 inches in depth while dryers can be between 25 and 32 inches deep. Load next page.
The average width of a washer or dryer is 27 inches meaning if you have one next to the other you ll need at the very least a space of 54 inches. However us units won t fit in the same row which is why it would be best to move the sink to a different wall. Plan for about 4 feet in front to allow for loading and unloading. If you purchase appliances that are too large for your space you ll likely need to make modifications in order for them to fit.
For depth be sure there s enough room to fully open washer and dryer doors. Washers and dryers come in a variety of styles and sizes. Measure the height width depth of the space. For side by side small space pairs you ll need a space that s about 34 high x 48 wide x 24 25 deep while for stacked pairs you ll need approximately 68 high x 24 wide x 24 25 deep.
Grab a tape measure and check the height from top to bottom width from side to side and depth front to back of the space each machine is going. For height measure to the bottom of overhead cabinets if you have them. Fit the space carefully measure the width height and depth of the opening where the washer and dryer will be installed. Whether you stack or put your small space washer and dryer side by side they re designed to fit into closets apartments and small homes.
How to clean a keurig currently loaded videos are 1 through 15 of 33 total videos. All laundry rooms are designed differently and while you might be coveting a new large capacity washer your laundry room layout may only have room for a set of stackable or compact washers and dyers. Washer and dryer dimensions 1 48. Be sure to include door floor and wall moldings in your measurements.
Whether you position them side by side or plan to stack them there are a few things to consider before installing your new machines.