The Luna Laundry System a/k/a Laundry Closet
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Comments (7)Sorry I don't have pictures yet, or exact measurements, but I can describe what we have: small bedroom closet with a door opening of 48". I think the depth of the closet is about 26" or more, depending on whether measured to the inside of the door frame or the outside. We took the sliding doors off and use a curtain to cover, so we have some leeway there. We have a little over a foot of space on either side of the opening, the water supply and drain are in this space on the left, the dryer vents out of this space (through the wall) on the right. With this space, we had to get compact, 24" machines. We have Asko W6222 washer and T712 dryer. My wife decided she wanted them side-by-side rather than stacked (but these machines can be stacked). We also decided against getting pedistals, since we want a counter on top of the machines and raising them would make the counter less convenient. A critical issue you need to consider is venting for the dryer. If at all possible, get a vented dryer and vent it to the outside. If that is not possible, you can get a condensation dryer. (This Asko T712 comes in either type, and Bosch and others also make condensation dryers.) From what I've read, these are a compromise. If you can vent, then the issues are: where does the dryer vent exit the machine and what options do you have. We chose Asko partly because it can be vented out the back, or either side. The Bosch compact we looked at can be vented out the back or right side. If you have to vent out the back, you will need about 6" clearance in the back (which may be OK with your depth), and will have at least one right-angle turn in the duct. The more turns and the more duct length, the less the efficiency of the dryer. The venting, plumbing and electric hookups will probably determine the position of your machines. You need to work with your plumber and electrician on these issues. With the depth you have to work with, you can probably get full-size machines (TL), but be careful to include any spacing that the installation instructions require....See MoreFlooring Recommendations For Second Floor Laundry Closet
Comments (6)Another important feature about placing machines on wooden floors is the joist system. If you have a machine sitting in the middle of a joist span it is prone to flexing, sort of like a trampoline. It is best to have machines at the end of a joist setup, at a load bearing wall. Then the machine is over the most stable part of the joist. The material you use to cover the floor is secondary. A machine shouldn't move, if it does its not balanced, or the floor system is moving....See MoreLaundry closet door disaster!
Comments (100)Has anyone installed the pivot and slide doors in their W/D area? I stopped by a custom cabinet maker yesterday and she said they can do it, but the widest cabinet door they make is 24", so for my stacking W/D I'd need a pair of doors. But that won't work. My contractor's plan was to put the hookups on the side wall so they can be easily reached. Also, it takes 4" on each side to accommodate the pivot and slide doors (they build a little partition using 3/4" plywood). So that means I'm losing 8" just to accommodate the doors, which would eat into the pantry space next to the W/D. This company makes hardware that can accommodate a 30" wide door. Has anyone used them or someone like them? https://www.rockler.com/kv8091-slides-full-overlay-pocket-door-system-pocket-door-slides Any hope that I can keep the dream of pivot and slide doors on the W/D? lol ;)...See MoreSeptic System Laundry drain issue - New Build Design
Comments (28)catlady999weedmeisterPatricia Colwell Consulting From what I am reading online for Ontario code it is not required to vent it out however I can understand why we should do it now regardless. I have to talk to the builder about this. Please see page 3 in this document: https://www.carst.ca/resources/Documents/CGSB-149.11-2015CD-01.pdf...See Morekimoffice
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