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Is it safe to put a top-loaded wash machine in attic?

2 years ago

For an old house > 100 years, can we put a wash machine and dryer in the attic? The house has 2 stories plus an attic. The roof is high so there is a bathroom and bedroom in it. A 3.5 cu ft top-loaded wash machine will have a weight of ~400 lb, plus (more or less) vibration, when it's filled with water and clothes. The room underneath the wash machine is a 13x13' bedroom, and ceiling joists from >100 years ago were most likely 2x(8-11)". According to the load capacity calculation, 400 lb should be ok. But the house is old and wood joists are old, so it could be a big concern?


Thanks!

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