Hello.
We are currently considering whether a base for a washing machine is necessary at all. We are having a washing machine cabinet with a sliding door built using drywall construction. The dryer will be placed on top of the washing machine. You often see washing machines standing on such bases. We could only have a 20cm (8 inches) high base made anyway, because otherwise the dryer would be positioned too high. Now my wife mentioned that a laundry basket can stand in front of the washing machine even when the door is open. Until now, I always thought that the washing machine door could not be opened if a laundry basket was placed in front of it. I had to admit I was wrong about that. What other purposes do these low bases serve if, from our point of view, they are not really needed?
We are currently considering whether a base for a washing machine is necessary at all. We are having a washing machine cabinet with a sliding door built using drywall construction. The dryer will be placed on top of the washing machine. You often see washing machines standing on such bases. We could only have a 20cm (8 inches) high base made anyway, because otherwise the dryer would be positioned too high. Now my wife mentioned that a laundry basket can stand in front of the washing machine even when the door is open. Until now, I always thought that the washing machine door could not be opened if a laundry basket was placed in front of it. I had to admit I was wrong about that. What other purposes do these low bases serve if, from our point of view, they are not really needed?
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Nice-Nofret29 Aug 2020 13:12The devices are positioned at a higher level to reduce strain on the back during use...
Nice-Nofret schrieb:
The appliances are raised to protect the back during use...Does that really make sense for us? I would think a 20cm (8 inches) higher position doesn't help much. It definitely does if you build the pedestal 50cm (20 inches) high. Is there anyone here with practical experience with a washing machine that stands directly on the floor?Pädda schrieb:
Does that even make sense for us? Once you experience it yourself from behind, you will understand the purpose.
The same applies to the oven in the kitchen, and so on.
We currently have the washing machine on the floor with the dryer placed on top. Emptying the washing machine has become quite cumbersome over time.
In the house, both will be placed side by side on a pedestal.
Oh, and regarding your other question, a basket fits under the door regardless. Although, it might also depend on the size of the basket.
In the house, both will be placed side by side on a pedestal.
Oh, and regarding your other question, a basket fits under the door regardless. Although, it might also depend on the size of the basket.
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