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Standard sizes for laundry?
In planning a laundry room, if you don't already have a washer/dryer picked
out, how do you allocate the amount of space for them? Do they always come in one standard size? If you don't know in advance and err on the side of allocating more (rather than less) space, you could be left with ugly spaces should you choose smaller W/D combination. How is this problem usually handled? Thanks |
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Standard sizes for laundry?
"Ken Korona" wrote in message ... In planning a laundry room, if you don't already have a washer/dryer picked out, how do you allocate the amount of space for them? Do they always come in one standard size? If you don't know in advance and err on the side of allocating more (rather than less) space, you could be left with ugly spaces should you choose smaller W/D combination. How is this problem usually handled? Thanks I don't know if you are planning on building cabinetry for them or not, but if you do make sure you allow extra space around the dryer to provide good airlow/ventilation. |
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"Ken Korona" wrote in message ... In planning a laundry room, if you don't already have a washer/dryer picked out, how do you allocate the amount of space for them? Do they always come in one standard size? If you don't know in advance and err on the side of allocating more (rather than less) space, you could be left with ugly spaces should you choose smaller W/D combination. How is this problem usually handled? Thanks Speaking as a retired washer/dryer salesman, washers are 27 inches wide by 25 1/2 inches deep. Allow another 4 inches or so for hoses, etc. Dryers come in 27 inch wide and 29 inch wide and you should allow at least 32 inches for depth, although there is a so called "flat back" smaller dryer that will fit in 30 inches. I would personally allow for 60 inches wide by 34 inches deep for the area where the washer and dryer will sit. If I was leaning toward the new super size front load machines, I would add a couple of inches to that depth but no more for width. You need a little space on each side of the machines to prevent rubbing against each other and to be able to get a vacuum's crevice tool in for cleaning. Tom G |
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Standard sizes for laundry?
add a convenient storage shelf cart on wheels. when the repairman comes
you roll it out of his way. |
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