Can You Stack a Washer and Dryer & Keep Washer Pedestal Attached?
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Comments (4)If you decide on an LG washer, don't bother with the fancy features like steam, etc. but do get one with an internal heater (if it has a Sanitary cycle then it has an internal heater). We got a simple LG washer with a heater on a black Friday special at Best Buy for $500 (we did opt for a matching dryer exactly because of the stacking need, that was also $500). So the whole set was $1000. I'm very pleased with Best Buy's installation service, and very happy with the new washer. Sears service is not what it used to be. Most of their sales people don't know anything about the products they sell....See Morewasher/dryer pedestals - Love or Hate?
Comments (18)We've had our new Samsung 419 W/D pair for about 10 days now, and since they didn't send the right bolts to attach the pedestal to the dryer I have the washer on a pedestal and the dryer much lower (temporarily). I CAN'T WAIT for the dryer to get raised up to the same level as the washer! It's soooo much more convenient. What I'm trying to figure out, though, and that I haven't seen addressed here on this board, is how to solve the problem of a second floor install with an overflow pan under the washer, causing the lip of the pan to interfere with the pedestal drawer opening. I've already got the anti-vibration pads installed, but need another 1/4 to 3/8" to clear the edge. Should I just extend all the legs more or put a board in the bottom of the pan, or what? I can't imagine I'm the only one with this problem!...See MoreShould I get a pedestal for washer & dryer
Comments (24)Considering the original date on this thread, I am sure that the original writer made up his or her mind about this a long time ago. Maybe others are considering the Pedestal issue. A few brands will offer two different sizes of pedestals. Bosch offered both 8" & 15" high ones on their Nexxt series, when we bought a couple of years ago. Because one of our users is just under 5' tall, we went with the 8" pedestals. This way the tops are not too high to be used for a folding surface. It is best to get the pedestals installed at the time of installation. They can be very tricky and difficult to install once the machines are in place. They are generally way over priced. However, I glad I got them, and have no complaints....See Moretalk to me about stacked washers - dryers
Comments (20)A few comments: First, what susie53 talks about is not a stacked set. It's a "laundry center". That's a one piece unit, not a pair stacked together. Similar function but different than a stacked set. Laundry centers can be a top loader with a dryer or a front loader with a dryer. The top loader unit is usually a lot cheaper. As already said, if one part goes, you're going to replace the whole unit. I imagine it's conceivable that you could separate them but I wouldn't go through the effort. Next, don't forget that Sears Kenmore is NOT a manufacturer of appliances. They have other companies build their units so just because Mom and Aunt Bertha both have Kenmores, doesn't mean they're made by the same company. They bid them out to be built to Sears' specifications. Frigidaire, GE, LG,,Whirlpool, etc, all build washers for Sears under the "Kenmore" name. Similarly, Whirlpool owns a number of brand names, including Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Inglis, and a variety of others. Front loaders take longer than top loaders to run a cycle, it's part of the design and the way they work. You can get a shorter cycle in various ways but especially with a heated front loader it can take upwards of 2.5 hours (maybe even more) to run a load. Many people have trouble changing over from top load to front load for this reason. One big problem with front loaders is people put too much detergent in it or the wrong kind of detergent and it kicks up so much suds that it's going to keep rinsing and rinsing to try to remove it. I like the concept of a stacked unit but would have to go with laundry center with a top load since I have issues with bending over and a front loader is not practical for me unless it's up on a high pedestal. Although some have done it, it's not recommended to put a stacked unit on a pedestal because of the weight, height and other safety reasons. I don't believe in buying "matched" sets of washers and dryers. Seldom do they have a dryer with proper capacity paired to a washer. The general guideline is to double the washer capacity to determine the dryer capacity required. So a "4.0" capacity washer should be paired with a minimum of an 8 cubic foot dryer. Seldom is. Capacities are also often misleading but that's another story. That bi-fold door sketch is a laughable example of fraudulent advertising. Bi-fold doors FOLD. DUH! The space you lose is 4 times the thickness of a door. The sketch shows you losing nearly 1/3 of the opening. But people are gullible and will buy into this type of fraud. I'm not saying that changing the hinge system is bad, but whoever did that sketch was exaggerating. And you don't need special hinges to accomplish this, as you can see from the sketch. Standard hinges mounted differently will accomplish the same thing. Good luck on getting the house and a smooth closing....See MoreTom Nowick
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