Installing free-standing washers and tumble behind doors

[Mrsrg]

I’m having a new kitchen and it is going to be very modern. I don’t have a utility room so my washing machine and tumble dryer will be in the kitchen. I have seen a semi-integrated washing machine and tumble dryer that I like but they are really expensive, and I was wondering is it possible to buy a freestanding washing machine and separate tumble dryer and put them side by side, under a worktop with cupboard doors over them to conceal them. If you can do this, do I need to look for anything specific when I’m buying or can I do this to any model? Also, if I can’t do it – why can’t I? I’d appreciate anyone’s help.

[don]

Re: Installing free-standing washers and tumble behind doors

Hi Mrsrg

Integrated appliances are on average 550mm deep which allows hopefully for plumbing and door depth to fit under a standard 600 worktop. Freestanding come in at 60cm for your average 6kg washing machine while bigger capacities can be as deep as 64cm. So in order to build behind a 600 freestanding machine you would probably need a 700 deep worktop.

The only exception I know of currently is the Bosch 4.5kg machine which comes in at 400mm depth. Sadly Bosch do not produce a slim depth dryer to match.

I would seek the advice of your kitchen designer / installer before ordering any appliances.

HTH 🙂

Don

[Mrsrg]

Re: Installing free-standing washers and tumble behind doors

Thanks for that info – that explains it better, I could possibly go for freestanding and have custom built housing made it would certainly be cheaper than the stainless steel appliances I’ve seen!!

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