Which cabinet is suitable for a washing machine and dryer?
For a washing machine and dryer there are three main solutions: a tall cabinet with the dryer on top of the washing machine, which works well for comfort and saving space, a washer and dryer cabinet with both appliances side by side, which is pleasant if you have the room, or a washing machine stand with just the washing machine at working height. All three give you more comfort because you bend less, and all three are designed to absorb vibration steadily.
What are the options?
The choice depends on your room, your budget and how you prefer to work. Here are the main differences:
Tall cabinet (stacked)
Suits: washing machine and dryer one above the other
Benefit: maximum space saving, dryer at a comfortable height
Washer and dryer cabinet
Suits: washing machine and dryer side by side
Benefit: clear working area, both machines reachable at once
Washing machine stand
Suits: washing machine only
Benefit: affordable starting point, extendable later
What to look for in a cabinet for a washing machine and dryer
A good cabinet for your washing machine and dryer meets a number of practical and safety requirements. These are the main points:
Comfort and ergonomics: Waschturm™ washing machine cabinets put your appliances at a comfortable working height, so you bend less when loading and unloading. That makes a real difference to your back, especially if you do laundry every day.
Safety and stability: every washing machine cabinet has an anti-tip device and a continuous base plate. Vibrations are directed down through the cabinet-in-cabinet construction, so the cabinet stays put, including during the spin cycle.
Room for connections: the cabinet has 5 cm of space at the back as standard and can be placed about 5 cm from the wall with the wall brackets, giving you roughly 10 cm for the water supply, the drain and the power cables. That makes installation simple and safe.
Ventilation: standard ventilation grilles and enough space around the machine let heat escape properly, which matters for the life of your dryer.
Dimensions: the standard recess is 62.5 x 86.3 x 58.3 cm (W x H x D). Most standard washing machines and dryers fit without trouble.
What suits your situation?
Do you have a small laundry room or utility room? Then a stacked washer and dryer setup is the smartest choice. You save valuable square metres and keep everything within reach.
Do you have more space and prefer a clear working area? Then choose a washer and dryer cabinet with both appliances side by side. That way you can wash and dry at the same time without waiting.
Would you rather start with just the washing machine raised? Then a washing machine stand is a good beginning. You can extend it later with extra modules, which is the advantage of the modular system.
Extending to a complete laundry room
All washing machine cabinets from Waschturm™ are modular. That means you can easily add storage cabinets or drawers later. Your laundry room grows with what you need.
Would you like a complete overview of the possibilities straight away? Use the online configurator to put your ideal setup together step by step. You see immediately which combinations are possible and what fits your room.
Safety and quality
Waschturm™ washing machine cabinets are TÜV certified, the only TÜV-certified washing machine cabinet in Europe. That means they have been tested for load capacity, stability and safety. The cabinet-in-cabinet construction with its continuous base plate spreads the weight of both appliances evenly. Adjustable feet let you level the cabinet, even on an uneven floor.
Have a question, or would you like personal advice? Request personal advice or put your ideal solution together using our online configurator.