What to Consider When Adding a Washer & Dryer in the Bath

There are a couple of reasons adding a washer or dryer in the bathroom can be a good thing. If space is at a premium in your home and you don’t have a dedicated laundry room, then putting these appliances in the bathroom makes sense. There’s also the matter of plumbing — your bathroom already has existing lines, which makes installing a washer in the space much easier. Before you go through with it, however, you’ll need to consider a few essentials. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington, the premier bathroom contractor in the area, discusses some of them here.

Look for Existing Plumbing

We’ve mentioned how adding a washer in the bathroom is simpler due to existing plumbing. Placement, however, is paramount to minimize the work and stress involved. It’s a good idea to put your washer on the same wall as the existing plumbing stack, which may be located adjacent to or on the backside of a bathroom or mechanical room wall. The water supply and waste lines are more accessible in this spot.

Stack the Machines

Consider getting front-loading units so you can stack the dryer on top, which helps save space in the bathroom. If there’s still room above them, you can install a shelf for even more storage. You’ll also need to have an air vent installed from the dryer to the exterior wall. Working with a leading bathroom remodeler like DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington ensures this will be done correctly and safely.

Choose an All-in-One Unit

If stackable machines don’t work for you, then an all-in-one unit (both washer and dryer) might be the ideal choice. Since washing and drying don’t require two machines, you’ll be able to save space in the bathroom. You can fit an all-in-one unit under a counter or vanity. Most models are compact enough to allow for this. There’s also the option to fit the unit inside a closet, or just hide it altogether behind a door that’s designed to look like your bathroom cabinets.

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