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Why do you put dryers upside down?
Now you may ask why would the dryer need to be flipped upside down. This is so it can be reached. If the unit is placed the right way up the electronic panel would be out of reach and you would need a ladder to turn the unit on and off.
Can Fisher and Paykel dryers be installed upside down?
Inverted wall mounting installation Your dryer has been designed to be inverted and mounted on the wall above a washer or tub. A wall mounting kit must be used. Inverting allows access to the dryer control panel.
Do dryers need to be wall mounted?
Mounting your dryer on the wall or stacking it on top of a front-loading washing machine saves space. However: Only vented dryers can be wall mounted – condenser and heat pump condenser dryers are too heavy and will need to be put on the floor or stacked on top of a washer.
Can a dryer sit directly on the floor?
In order for your dryer to function properly, it must be on level ground. If you have any doubt whether the floor in your garage or laundry room is flat beneath your appliance, use a leveling device to check this out.
What’s the best vented tumble dryer?
Best Reviewed Vented Tumble Dryers
- Indesit IDV75 EcoTime 7kg Freestanding Vented Tumble Dryer – White.
- INDESIT IDV75S EcoTime 7kg Freestanding Vented Tumble Dryer – Silver.
- Hoover HLV10LG-80 10kg Freestanding Vented Tumble Dryer – White.
- Indesit IDVL75BRS 7kg Freestanding Vented Tumble Dryer Silver.
Does a vented dryer need to be vented outside?
When installing a vented tumble dryer, the long, flexible vent hose that is connected to the appliance permanently at one end must be vented to the outside of your property through a window, a door or preferably through a permanent connection.
How tall does a clothes dryer have to be to be mounted upside down?
Otherwise, hire an expert to drill holes in the wall. The last thing you want is for your dryer to fall off the wall! Unless your 8 feet tall, your dryer needs to be mounted upside down.
What’s the best way to mount a dryer?
Your dryer should be mounted at a minimum distance of 250mm to the ceiling, and 1320mm distance to the floor. If you are mounting your dryer upside down, you may need to invert the control buttons using a screwdriver. Your dryer’s instruction book should have some pointers.
How does an electric dryer work upside down?
The first image is an Aussie dryer. Those type of dryers here have glides top and bottom around the drum. They run on a central bearing at the back and either Felt, Kevlar or Plastic glides at the front. The lint filters that mount into the rim of the frame clip in, so they dont fall out when they’re upside down.
Is it OK to lay a dryer on its side?
Unless padding is used to protect side panels, unsightly scratches may occur. Use adequate blankets and other padding material to minimize damages. Do not place heavy items or things with sharp edges on top of the dryer that is on its side, as this could scratch or dent the appliance.