If you want to stack a tumble dryer on top of a washing machine you need a stacking frame or stacking kit.
Can i stack a tumble dryer on top of a washing machine.
First of all you ll have to purchase a stacking kit.
Does anyone have any experience of stacking two machines and have any advice.
Can you stack a dryer on a washing machine without a stacking kit.
Usually this means having a washer and dryer of the same brand.
I ve come across many people who just stood their tumble dryer on top of the washing machine.
Theoretically you could stack any dryer on top of a washer as long as it fits.
Washing machines are too heavy especially when full of water and wet clothes.
However you could void the warranties on both appliances by doing this.
However doing a bit of research it seems there is very little information which combinations of washing machine and tumble dryer can be stacked.
No you can only stack a dryer on top.
They also vibrate more during operation as their spin speeds are higher increasing the risk of accidents if stacked.
Buy a stacking kit.
Follow this little guide and you can t go wrong.
How do you stack your washer and dryer.
Instead look for washers and dryers that are designed to be stacked together.
It seems that normally they need to be at least the same make and even then the options are very limited.
This article explains why and gives advice about buying one.