DIY pedestal for tumble dryer?

moneysaver1978

Currently the tumble dryer (front loading with water collection tray) is in the garage on the ground. I am looking to make it easier for my parents to use it so was thinking of building a pedestal to raise it up a bit.

Would something like Wickes' C16 timber suffice for corners/support along with plyboard? Would C24 type be overkill?

Thanks in advance!

Grenage

24 would definitely be overkill.

Vitor

Kokorona Washing Machine Stand Mini Fridge Stand with 8 Strong Feet (13-16cm High), Adjustable Refrigerator Base Multi-Functional Washer Dryer Pedestals, Max Load 200KG : Amazon.co.uk: Large Appliances

cymruchris

Vitor said:

Kokorona Washing Machine Stand Mini Fridge Stand with 8 Strong Feet (13-16cm High), Adjustable Refrigerator Base Multi-Functional Washer Dryer Pedestals, Max Load 200KG : Amazon.co.uk: Large Appliances

That's still pretty low, but a fair idea - this would be easier as a 'ready-made' solution - but granted it'll be more expensive than a bit of wood and some screws. 

https://amzn.eu/d/0dt0qfrg

Flugelhorn

we had a tumble dryer in an alcove in the utility room - it was on a shelf above the washing machine - seem to remember it was a spare piece of worktop with battens attached to the wall - worked fine

moneysaver1978

cymruchris said:

Vitor said:

Kokorona Washing Machine Stand Mini Fridge Stand with 8 Strong Feet (13-16cm High), Adjustable Refrigerator Base Multi-Functional Washer Dryer Pedestals, Max Load 200KG : Amazon.co.uk: Large Appliances

That's still pretty low, but a fair idea - this would be easier as a 'ready-made' solution - but granted it'll be more expensive than a bit of wood and some screws. 

https://amzn.eu/d/0dt0qfrg

@Vitor Great idea but unfortunately it is a bit too low (max 27cm) and I am looking to raise it by around 45-50cm.

@cymruchris, this does look like be an ideal one but agree it is a lot more expensive. I guess I will go with C16 (around £6) and build from there.

Thank you all.

DullGreyGuy

Is there wash machine there too? Some are stackable

moneysaver1978

DullGreyGuy said:

Is there wash machine there too? Some are stackable

No washing machine - that one stays in the kitchen so only the tumble dryer in the garage needs to be raised.

Eldi_Dos

It would be best if support timbers are not in direct contact with concrete garage floor as that would shorten their lifespan.

moneysaver1978

Eldi_Dos said:

It would be best if support timbers are not in direct contact with concrete garage floor as that would shorten their lifespan.

The garage has a carpet-type cover so the support timbers would be resting on them. But still curious how/why concrete garage floor would shorten timber life?

Eldi_Dos

I would remove carpet in that area and use rubber matting to keep timber from garage floor.