Are pedestals for washer dryer worth it?
The short answer is no, pedestals are not a necessary add-on when buying a washer but they can be extremely useful in making your machine more accessible. Pedestals usually take the form of a metal platform upon which you can rest one of the best front load washers or the best dryers.
How can I raise my washing machine?
Place a washing machine on top of a pedestal drawer to increase the washer’s height. A pedestal drawer is a feature available for most front-loading washing machines and is installed directly below the washer.
Can I use any pedestal for my washer?
Pedestals are made for front-load washers and dryers. Top-load washers and dryers will be more difficult to unload with the added height of a pedestal. Only use pedestals for side-by-side washer and dryer installations. You cannot use a pedestal to stack a washer and dryer.
How do I lift my washer off the pedestal?
To remove a pedestal from a washer or dryer, unscrew the four clips on each pedestal that hold the feet of the washer or dryer in place. Then, break the seal between the washer/dryer and the pedestal by rocking gently, and lift off.
How do I fill the gap between my washer and dryer?
To stop this frustrating game of hide-and-seek from ever happening again, go to the home center and buy some inexpensive foam pipe insulation to fill the gap between your washer and dryer. Take the pipe and simply wedge it between the two appliances.
How do I make my washer and dryer stackable?
When stacking your washer and dryer, your dryer should always be placed on top of your washer. To protect your dryer from damage and to make it easier to move, place a piece of cardboard on the floor and tilt your dryer on its back onto the cardboard.
What can I use instead of a pedestal?
What is this? This is an easy washer pedestal alternative. Spare or old coffee tables are a great substitute because they often have a second shelf with storage space. It is great to keep all the loose items like your substitute for laundry detergent and dryer sheets in one place close to the washer and the dryer.
Can you put washer and dryer on pallets?
It can be as simple as securing plywood on top of a pallet, to a more complicated build that incorporates shelves or pull out drawers. There are many do-it-yourself tutorials online, but the basic build starts by finding the correct dimensions of your space and the base of the washer and dryer.
Can I put a Samsung washer on an LG pedestal?
The LG front loading clothes washer DOES NOT fit the Samsung pedestals. They are the exact same size, but the feet for the washer are in a different place than the Samsung feet are. They are off by less than an inch and we busted our pedestal trying to make it work.