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Stacking kit for mismatched W / D

10 years ago

I have a Elecrolux Washer and a Samsung Dryer. Which brand of stacking kit should I get? I realize that I will have to improvise on the brackets that attach the two machines. I am more worried about the part that dissipates the dryer weight across the top of the washer. I have never seen a stacking kit in real life so I don't know if fitting the washer or the dryer is more important or if kits are like;y to fit multiple brands.

Comments (11)

  • 10 years ago

    Is it possible to just build a shelf for the dryer? That way you don't need a kit and if anything needs to be fixed the units can be fixed without having to be diassembled

  • 10 years ago

    It's going to be pretty tight in there especially height-wise.

  • 10 years ago

    Cant speak for Samsung but the stacking kit for our LGs is simply a few brackets that keep the dryer in place. They go around the perimeter and screw together and keep the dryer from walking on the washer. The dryer still sits on its feet on top of the washer.

    I don't know if they make specific kits for mismatched sets but I'd buy the kit from the manufacturer of the washer. You should be able to adapt it to fit the "foreign" dryer.

  • 10 years ago

    If a solution is found, I'm all ears. I have a stacked Samsung set right now and would love to swap out the washer with a 'Lux. I don't think I have the room to build an actual shelf for the dryer, but I will look more closely when I get home.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    There is no "universal" kit. the only way to do this will be one off/custom.

    HOWEVER...This is a bad idea. While its technically possible, the Samsung dryer is likely significantly deeper than the Electrolux washer. The possibility for issue is going to be very high.

    I have done it with deeper washers or with similarly size laundry, but you have a decent depth difference here.

  • 10 years ago

    How would this affect warrenty?

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    I'm going to be building a shelf in my laundry closet to hold my dryer. It will be between 1 and 2 inches above the washer. If the depth of the new washer isn't the same that isn't an issue for me. I will just make the shelf as deep as needed and pull both machines forward to allow for easy loading and unloading.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Warranties all come with a clause that allows them to not cover in cases of improper installation. It is possible that a tech sees the Samsung on top and says not covered. Kind of a crap shoot really...

  • 10 years ago

    The depth difference is only 7/8 of an inch. It will have less overhang than a matched set because Samsung washing machines have an angled front that requires about a 4" setback for the dryer when stacked.

  • 10 years ago

    A stacked dryer is also usually mounted set back a little to facilitate access to the washer's dispenser drawer.

  • 10 years ago

    Please pay attention to Dadoes comment, it can be a real pain to get at the washer dispenser drawer.

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