Integrated Tumble Dryer

TheGame21

We are currently in the process of doing our kitchen and are looking at appliances. With regard to integrated tumble dryers, there seems very few options and I'm concerned they would pose a fire risk. Does anyone have any advice on this?

EssexExile

Why would an integrated dryer be more of a risk than a freestanding one?

Rain_Shadow

I don't see why they would be a fire risk but having just redone my kitchen I would say go with a freestanding appliance simply because you get a much wider choice.

Head_The_Ball

TheGame21 wrote: »

We are currently in the process of doing our kitchen and are looking at appliances. With regard to integrated tumble dryers, there seems very few options and I'm concerned they would pose a fire risk. Does anyone have any advice on this?

Get a free standing dryer with a flat front and side and 'integrate' it into the kitchen.

We did that many years ago. The kitchen company sourced a large magnetic catch that attached to the side and flat front of the dryer and they attached a decor door to the magnetic catch. The end result looked the same as if it were an integrated dryer by design.

It is trickier if the front of the dryer isn't flat but may well still be possible.

TheGame21

Thanks for the responses. Would I be able to buy a freestanding one and then hide it behind the kitchen unit?

Doozergirl

TheGame21 wrote: »

Thanks for the responses. Would I be able to buy a freestanding one and then hide it behind the kitchen unit?

That wall line of the kitchen needs to be designed to accommodate it. I have done it a few times.

The other units need to be set slightly further forward than usual to accommodate the depth of the machine as it backs to the wall. It means needing a slightly deeper worktop.