View Full Version : Can I put a dryer in this space?


thefishingfreak
01-29-2012, 06:43 PM
This is all wasted space in my bathroom. There was a very deep cabinet here about 4' off the ground.
If I come up about 3 feet I could make a box the dryer would fit perfectly in. Totally being awesome as I could have both washer and dryer In the bathroom.
Question is, can i do it? how much room does an electric dryer need around it?
Total fire hazard and completely illegal?
I would just blow a hole out the right hand wall for the vent.
I've seen Those stackable ones in some pretty tight closets and others as well crammed in behind closed doors.
I havent exactly measured yet but I'm guessing theyll be a couple inches either side.


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nightfighter
01-29-2012, 06:59 PM
Is that the ceiling to a stairwell?

thefishingfreak
01-29-2012, 07:01 PM
Yes you come up my front entry stairs and take a left & another left into the bathroom
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thefishingfreak
01-29-2012, 07:02 PM
So bottom angle there has to stay
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nightfighter
01-29-2012, 07:17 PM
Depends on ceiling height at that point in the stairwell.....

thefishingfreak
01-29-2012, 07:36 PM
No not an option stairwell is low already
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nightfighter
01-29-2012, 07:45 PM
As long as you have room to turn your vent hose/pipe, I dont see why not. Need to get dedicated power in there, frame a platform, insullate and rock it. As long as you have the width and don't have to go too high for the depth. Take a good look at where your controls on the dryer are. Call me with clearances. I gotta go to the airport.

spence
01-29-2012, 07:51 PM
I'd make sure that platform is solid or your whole house might resonate when you dry a big load.
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nightfighter
01-29-2012, 08:01 PM
I'd make sure that platform is solid or your whole house might resonate when you dry a big load.
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Too much material to work with there, Spence... going to resist.:rotf2:

spence
01-29-2012, 08:57 PM
Too much material to work with there, Spence... going to resist.:rotf2:

Dude, let it fly :hihi:
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thefishingfreak
01-30-2012, 12:14 PM
The electrician said no problem.
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Slick Moedee
01-31-2012, 03:59 PM
I echo Spencer's comment. I have my w/d in second floor bathroom and have had to deal with more that a few cracks in the wall due to vibrations. I have even placed foam matting under them and still get the shakes.

Raider Ronnie
01-31-2012, 09:00 PM
Dryers become unbalanced very easily with wet clothes all on one side and vibrate like hell, especially front loaders.
Frame & plan accordingly.

Raven
02-01-2012, 06:32 AM
great idea as it'll shake the shet right outta ya
and provide hot towels in the bathroom