Washer Dryer Pedestal Alternative

A washer and dryer pedestal contributes to better ergonomics and can prevent back pain caused by having to bend over while doing the laundry.

Washer dryer pedestal alternative.

Then cut two supports to fit inside the frames dividing the space roughly into thirds. A front loader washer can also benefit from the added stability the pedestal brings since it serves as a sturdy base especially under the weight of the washer when it s filled with clothes and water. Samsung laundry pedestal with quick install and a storage drawer provides easy access to your laundry and can hold up to 26 lbs. Samsung laundry pedestal with quick the 14 2 in.

In another area of reddit we found a poster who had built a pair of washer dryer pedestals and posted the entire build to instructables. Vevor washing machine stand 590lbs washer pedestal 48x25 inch pedestal for washer and dryer washing machine base with two 66lbs trays base stand for appliance with 4 adjustable feet aluminum. It s especially great for front loaders as it raises the drum to allow for easier access perfect for the elderly and pregnant. I was not ready to spend a small fortune but couldn t get it out of my mind that there must be an alternative to make washing easier.

I went to sears to find the pedestals that matched our washer and dryer but the best price was 500 for both. The original washer dryer pedestals cost around 275 each. Ikea bestå media center is now a washer dryer pedestal. Lg 14 inch tall pedestal with drawer white.

Only 1 left in stock order soon. A laundry riser in case you weren t aware is a platform that lifts washing machines and dryers off the floor. Attach the parts with a pair of 3 inch deck screws at each butt joint as shown. So why not ikea hack it for the same price as one pedestal.

I needed to raise the washer and dryer so i don t have to bend over as much to load and unload. Laundry 22 comments 5. Add at least 2 inches to the combined length and width of your washer and dryer and build two frames that size. The most notable benefit of this solution is the very simple fact that usually this is the variant where you can get your machines way higher up than with a normal pedestal.

In other words this solution allows you to mount your washer and dryer at a height where there is no bending at all required to fill empty the machines. Vevor washing machine stand 590lbs washer pedestal 48x25 inch pedestal for washer and dryer washing machine base with two 66lbs trays base stand for appliance with 4 adjustable feet aluminum. Only 1 left in stock order soon. I started getting fed up.

The quick install saves time by securing the washer dryer to the pedestal in less than 10 minutes.