Comments on: Tumble dryer stacking kits: Stack a tumble dryer on top of a washing machine

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:10:30 +0000

@T
We have a similar problem in that our kitchen & utility are in the basement and the drain is up at yard level, about 6 ft higher. We have a Saniflo pump under the sink, which automatically pumps up waste water into the drain, and the washer outflow also drains into the Saniflo and is pumped up and away. (So does the dishwasher outflow, although I tend to avoid running both at the same time, to lessen the demand on the Saniflo pump). It’s not a cheap solution but it has worked well for years, with the Saniflo regularly serviced.

By: Washerhelp

Washerhelp — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:11:16 +0000

T: The washing machine may possibly cope pumping that high but rinsing efficiency may be compromised if it reduces how fast it pumps out enough. You could try it. Ideally it wants to be no higher than as described in the instruction book.

I wrote an article about Raise a washing machine off the floor and there is a product available to do just that although it’s very expensive for what it is (probably due to small demand not allowing a big enough volume of sales).

I wouldn’t put the washing machine on top of the dryer. Not only is it too unstable and stacking kits aren’t meant to hold in a spinning washing machine, if the washing machine leaked it could flood the dryer and cause damage or electrical shorting.

By: T

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:17:40 +0000

Hello Washerhelp,
we just moved into a new house and the washingmachine is lower than the drain level. The previous owner had the washing machine lifted, but the drain pipe is still a good 30cm above the washing machine top. In addition the existing base is quite wobbly.
My options I think are:
a) rebuild a better base (e.g. out of brick).
b) leave the washing machine on the floor. how high does the washing machine pump the water?
c) put a washing machine above a potential dryer. Would this work? how would I lift the washing machine that high?

Thanks
T

By: Washerhelp

Washerhelp — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:22:27 +0000

That’s a new one Tony: Not heard of that problem. They used to be commonly secured by a bracket which would be obvious if present. If nothing’s obviously holding them together could they just rely on the depth of the stacking frame fitting over the washer and the dryer dropping into it? Could they be just very tight fits?

By: Tony

Tony — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:57:00 +0000

I have inherited a Miele tumbler and washing m/c. They are joined together with correct kit but or the life of me I cannot see how to separate them. I know it must be obvious but can anyone help me? As the person who had it installed is no longer with us i cannot find out if there was any special tool that I cannot find?