A washing machine is heavier than a dryer because of the heavier tub and other parts that are necessary to make it work properly.
Washing machine under stairs uk. Ran a pushfit pipe from an existing accessible pipe in the bathroom upstairs to the cupboard. Drilled out through the wall and fitted the drain. Looking to install a macerater based system to cope with all 3 wastes preferably into one 40mm pipe to run externally and into the soil stack.
I want to remove my integrated washing machine out of my kitchen and install a Dishwasher in its place no problems there it will just be a straight ish swop. Take it slowly and rest as needed. We are moving into a new house next weekend and there is only space in the kitchen for a washing machine not our tumble dryer.
Im going around in circles and cant decide whats the correct thing to do so im hoping someone can help I have run a cold feed to under the stairs so we can put our washing machine in there and ive done the hole through the wall for the waste but their are so many different traps im not sure what the correct solution would be. More eco-friendly washing machines tend to be compact. A great solution is to install a sliding door that either slides into a pocket in the wall or across to one side.
In the classic Victorian terrace the space under the stairs typically measures around 80cm wide and between 26m and 32m from the bottom stair. Add a Reading Nook with Under Stair Storage Below. The heavy nature of a washing machine can make it more difficult to move especially up stairs.
Ours is tiled if yours isnt then I would sit the machine on one of those big trays designed to catch leaks because we get water all over the floor every time we empty the filter wouldnt want to do that if it wasnt tiled. Tell us Have you installed a cloakroom under the stairs. I recently moved my washing machine to under the stairs.
In this compact 41m2 home smooth birch-faced ply had been used to clad the staircase while the concrete slab was stepped down underneath in order to accommodate the downstairs toilet hot water tank and washing machine. Using industrial grade cling film or straps secure the washing machine to the trolley. This is an especially good idea if you are buying a new machine as newer.