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?
Bardamu schrieb:
Right, nobody really needs a dryer. We hang our laundry outside all year round (or sometimes indoors with good ventilation). It’s purely an electricity guzzler and not very gentle on the fabric either.
I don’t see the point of a pedestal for the washing machine. As mentioned before, drying outside is not an option with pollen allergies.
Also, modern dryers are not necessarily hard on fabrics; you just need to buy a decent one, not a cheap model.
Why does a pedestal need to be environmentally friendly? At least it’s back-friendly.
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Alessandro31 Aug 2020 14:16If you build a base, please make sure it is designed so that the basket can be placed on it. Otherwise, the argument about avoiding bending down doesn’t make any sense.
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