“Is it safe to use this machine on the third floor of a townhouse? Is it possible to place it in a drain pan and anti-vibration pads? Is it possibble to install an electronic valve shutoff kit such as Floodstop? Is it too heavy for upstairs laundry rooms?”
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It weight is given at 326 pounds. Does your townhouse developer provide any information on weight limits or perhaps the local code requires a standard. Mine is on the "ground" floor although there is a basement under--no problems. It's probably of similar weight as most full sized stacked washers and dryers. It needs hot and cold water--you should be able to use any shutoff kit you want, as long as the machine can get the water it needs when operating normally. A drain pan should be fine as long as it doesn't create a stability problem. It does need a stable surface. I'd think vibration would not be a problem. Mine is on a standard ceramic tile floor with no issues. The stable floor requirement may mean the usual anti-vibration pads may not be appropriate if they add "give" under the feet. I'd suggest installing it as it comes, with it's adjustable feet, the rubber-type bottom of which keeps it from moving when operating. Make sure it's level and I doubt you would have a vibration problem. Just don't wash a heavy-when-wet bath mat by itself creating a balance problem.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.LG does not recommend the use of a drip pan. If one must be used, take extra care to follow the instructions provided with the drip pan and make sure the leveling feet are adjusted for firm and even contact with the pan. Use of drip pans and failure to properly level the machine may result in increased vibration and noise during operation. ^Daphane
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I have it on a second story floor. I did put down 3/4" water resistant plywood down where it sits when I got my first front load in '09. My prior front load shook the house much more than this unit does. I don't notice any vibration anymore with this unit, even without the vibration pads.
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