“can the pedestal be used if the dryer is vented through the floor? Can the pedestal be used if the dryer is vented through the floor? I would like ot have a near-zero clearance at the rear of the machine.”
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Unless you cut the top of the pedestal, I don't think this will be possible. I also wouldn't suggest modifying the pedestal in any way, since that may jeopardize the stability of the entire unit.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Forget the pedastals since they're way over priced for a stamped tin box. Just use concrete blocks and shims to support each corner and keep units level and balanced. Then you can vent down without any hindrance. I saved myself well over $450 (for matching washer and dryer stands) by making my own. Work just as well if not better. No rattles, solid weight transfer to substrate and keeps them balanced. If you buy pedastals, you're banking on cheap plastic feet and metal about the width of a deck screw to keep these balanced especially when they're spinning at 230 RPM!!!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Where is the vent outlet on your existing dryer? I've seen dryers vented down thru floor, but dryer exhaust runs out of back of dryer and you attach a rigid metal vent kit that immediately vents exhaust up (or down). In this case need to ensure this kit can extend long enough to clear height of pedastal (or buy two kits, remove the part that attached to dryer and weld vertical sleeves together). If your dryer actually vents directly out of bottom (never seen this design in 35 years in the business), .you could modify pedastal by cutting out holes thru top and bottom sheet metal. To be safe you should reinforce the areas around the cuts with 4 metal connection brackets between each hole at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock positions. May need to install lateral cross braces for centrifugal forces, esp when dryer spinning at high speed. Will void any warranty but if you know how to reinforce pedastal you won't have a problem.
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