Has anybody done that? Any potential problem?
Have to replace a very small dryer which they don’t make anymore. The space is good for a small dryer installed on its side, just thinking if that would work.
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In my dryer the drum rests on rollers. If it were turned sideways it would fall off.
Guess I have to find one that spins on an axle, I am not sure if the salesperson can answer my question though.
Like Wayne said, a lot run on rollers at the back, in the 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock position. The ones that have sort of an axle might not have rollers but have skid plates at the front which are also at 5 o'clock and 7 o'clock.
Another problem you might have are high limit temperature switches. They are usually in a position (above) to catch the heat. If the unit is on its side the sensor might not be in a great position to sense the temp correctly.
roger
Very good points Roger. The one that is there runs on an axle but you are right about the skid plates. The ideal situation would be to find one that will fit the space, I may just have to keep looking.
Thanks.
Sounds more like you are describing a drinking buddy.
apt sized and undercounter's won't fit?
how small a space.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
The existing one is an apartment sized, 28" high, bought 20 years ago. The space is 30", but the smallest one I can find is 31".
Think you can cut that extra inch with your circlular saw? :)
Big hammer.
What ???You don't have a chainsaw ?
I'm gonna grow me some wings. And I'll learn how to fly !
Knowing what Jeff can do with his circular saw, I'll leave it to him.
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-pumps-water/splendide-washer-dryer.htm
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Never thought something like this would exist, it won't fit into the space though.
This is so cool that may be I can convince DW to get a RV so I can fit one of these in there. The price is so reasonable too.
I concur with the others -- rollers and heat flow are designed for upright operation. Maybe if someone modified the unit, but that would be expensive.
I have never heard of that being done. somethign just doesnt sound right
"It is like hitting yourself in the head with a hammer: it feels so good when you stop"
http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=DRYERS&cat=119&prod=314
Mike
Trust in God, but row away from the rocks.
he still needs to shave an inch ...
bet there's something easier to cut than the dryer itself to make the space.
then again ... bet there's an inch of useless metal around the bottom.
little body work and she's in and done.
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
bet there's something easier to cut than the dryer itself to make the space
Yeah but... it's sitting on top of a fridge, may be I should cut the fridge instead?
now I'm even more curious!
tall fridge? with a little dryer way up on top?
or some weird dorm fridge stacking goin' on?
what's the layout?
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
Here is the layout, pretty compact kitchen.
Ceiling is 90", fridge 60" and dryer on top.
Someone's gonna have to be pretty tall to reach the controls.
If your view never changes you're following the wrong leader
sounds like it's time to do a little inventing .one unitfreezer on the bottom,washer,then the dryer and the fridge,yea the fridge is hi but this is the ultimate for a bachlor,move clothes from washer to dryer,grab a beer.
can we get a plasma into this thing,then you never need to leave the room.if a man speaks in the forest,and there's not a woman to hear him,is he still wrong?
The plasma would have to be mounted on the back of the dryer, put the dryer on a lazy susan.
But wait, then the lazy susan would take up an extra inch or so then I'll have to cut an extra inch off somewhere.
take the enamel top plate off the dryer and the rest off the floor under the fridge. Plan B: Hang a clothes line accross the kitchen.
where is the washer?
European manufacturers have units that combine the washer and dryer in one unit. They do not have the capacity to wash big duvets but are very practical for a small household.
Check with Bosch, Miele, Zenker, Neckermann,
also LG might have one.
This one looks to be 28"W Call them to verify.
http://www.lge.com/products/model/detail/wft11d81ep_1_6.jhtml
Wrong link?
I got a top loading washer instead.
Look for an RV type washer/dryer combo. They make one that does both operations and is small and compact.
I know someone selling one right now if he still has it.......
He wants $300 for it. I think it did cost new around $1200. Not sure where you live as for picking it up.
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I put in a call to ole' bud and get the dimensions of the one he has.
Look again at the cabinet. There may be a trim piece at the top that may can be removed to give you a few more inches to get one of these in the place you desire.
But if all else fails. Use it in place of your portable washer, two birds with one stone. Then you just gained storage above your fridge!
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Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor. -Truman Capote
Where's the washing machine? I would replace both with a stackable. The miele is the best, asko, bosch, etc. all make pretty good ones. That set up is terrible, I would change that rather than using a 3 ft step to get to the dryer every time.
The washing machine is a portable unit which gets wheeled in front and hooked up to the sink when in use.
This is a rental. Originally the dryer was put on a stand especially designed for that purpose and the washer put underneath and the whole thing was put next to the fridge. One of the previous tenants thought it would be a good idea to put the dryer on top of the fridge and move the washer outside of the kitchen to free up some space hence the arrangement. Actually the controls are low enough that you don't need a step ladder to get to them, especially when you have tall tenants.
Seems like nobody makes a small enough dryer to fit the existing space so I'll have to go back to the original arrangement to put the dryer on a stand next to the fridge.
The washer was replaced two years ago. It would be nice to get a new set of Miele but the rent collected doesn't justify such an expenditure.