Worktop over 4 integrated appliances

vansboy

Hi All

Considering placing dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, all 4 together, integrated in a line, so what tips to fully support the worktop, so it is safe and not going to sag, please?

Thanks in advance

VB

phill99

You will need to put intermittent support panels (aka 'end panels') at least half way or, ideally, between each appliance.

cyclonebri1

As above really, the 500mm spacing won't matter if this is end of run, put walls or chrome pedestals at max 1mtr intervals.

May look a pigs ear if this is under a run of standard 1000mm pitch high level units.

Personally I would separate them and keep to standard fitting.

2nd option is to sit the worktop on the non active appliances, ie, not the washer or drier but the units that do not move or vibrate excessively, the fridge, freezer etc.

Rodders53

Integrated Appliances?
Those to me mean ones that slip into kitchen unit housings and have door-front attached to hide them away.
This type won't need additional support for any worktop.

If you are fitting under the counter appliances then as well as one support in the middle as well as the two ends, don't forget you should have some ventilation cut-out slots at the rear of the worktop ... Study the makers' recommendations on the minimum permitted spacing between items too. You may need to space them so they take up 650mm each (or more). This will also allow for getting them in and out for servicing / cleaning behind.

Washing machine and dishwasher require water supply and drainage pipework which will push them forward unless these are behind / within an adjacent cupboard unit. Don't forget to allow for the electrics, too - with isolator switches for each above the counter, and a plug-socket behind each device.

Jonesya

You might want to think about ventilation as well and which order you put them in ie. not a hot dishwasher next to the freezer.

Have considered putting the dishwasher next to/under the sink, it's quite a convenient location.

CKdesigner

Hi Vansboy

I would strongly suggest you speak to a proper kitchen designer.

Best practice is really not to put 2 built under appliances next to each other, so 4 in a row is really madness! - Sorry.

If I were to design (in real desperation) 2 built under appliances next to each other then definitely put a side panel between them. This panel would give support to the worktop above and would keep everything stable. Also what other posters are forgetting is that built under fridges, freezers and dishwashers are secured to the worksurface above so if this worksurface is flapping about because it has no support then the appliances underneath will all move about with general operation and never will they all line up.

Vansboy I am sure with the help of a designer you will find another way.

Good luck

CK

cyclonebri1

Vansboy, you seem to be watching, can you clear up whether these are integrated items or 4 free standers????, I read it to be free standing as you wouldn't technically have an issue with support if they where an integrated design.

Whether or not you should have 4 appliances in a row is another issue and I'm with the "avoid" party.

vansboy

Thanks for the input, everyone.

Yes, it is an awkward situation, trying to get it done in such a weird way.

All are to be fully integrated, so will have doors to match kitchen fitted on each actual appliance. Not a freestanding conventional machine.

VB

cyclonebri1

Then chose carefully, cold against cold, hot ag..... etc, put a wine rack between them