The 6 Best Pedestals for Washers and Dryers to Maximize Space

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Royxen also sells a taller version of their universal pedestal which will raise your washer and dryer up to 20 inches. Made from thickened steel plate, it has the same versatility as the regular-size, but can be raised much higher, providing height and much more laundry storage underneath. Two pedestals can be connected side by side for added stability.

Pros

• Raises washer and dryer up to 20 inches for maximum storage space
• It’s 28 inches wide and deep, so it will fit almost all the washers and dryers on the market
• Each pedestal holds up to 700 pounds
• The pedestals can be connected for extra stability

Consa

• Raising the washer and dryer this high may make it difficult for people of smaller stature to reach machine dials

What to Look for When Buying Pedestals for Washer and Dryers

By raising your appliances, creating space under them and putting them at a height that’s easier to reach, washer and dryer pedestals can increase storage and save your back and knees. Here’s what to look for:

Stability and Sturdiness

It’s worth it to invest in sturdy pedestals, so there’s zero risk of slipping or collapse. Also, pedestals that are cheaply made or don’t match the size of your washer and dryer can produce more noise and vibration. Washing machines usually weigh between 100 to 300 pounds, and that’s before you fill them with clothes and water. Front-loading machines are usually about 10 percent heavier. Dryers don’t weigh quite as much, averaging 100 to 150 pounds, but add in wet clothes and they get even heavier.

Brand-Name vs. Universal

While many makers of brand-name washers and dryers have their own pedestals, they usually cost more than universal pedestals that are designed to fit multiple brands. Whether you’re making your own pedestal or shopping for a universal version, pedestal designs that are 28 inches wide and deep will fit almost all brands. Most will raise the height of your washer and dryer from 12 to 14 inches, making it much easier to reach all the way to the back to retrieve your clothes.

Storage Capabilities

While many laundry pedestals have an open space underneath to hold a laundry basket, Papier likes the pedestals that have a drawer for organizing cleaning products, particularly for a front-loading washer and dryer. It frees up the top of the machines, giving you more space for folding clean clothes. “That added storage is instrumental,” says Papier. “A lot of design is very practical.”

Why You Should Trust Us

As an award-winning woodworker, I have experience with DIY and home decor. I’m also the owner of a one-woman woodworking shop where I’m slowly replacing out-of-the-box furniture with furniture made by hand. For this article, I also enlisted the expertise of Natalie Papier who specializes in interior design to help me identify products that merge design with function to help you optimize every space of your home.

How We Found the Best Pedestals for Washers and Dryers

As shopping experts, we studied more than 50 styles of washer and dryer pedestals, looking for versatility, the sturdiest materials and extras—like pads to reduce vibrations and rubber feet that keep machines from “walking” while they spin. We studied the comments from people who actually bought and used the pedestals we recommended, looking for ease of assembly, reliability and compatibility with a variety of brands and models.

FAQ

Are all washing machine pedestals the same?

Laundry pedestals come in all kinds of designs. Sizes, weight capacities and features—such as open spaces for laundry baskets vs. drawers for laundry products—vary widely. Which one is right for you depends on the size of the machine and how much room you have in your laundry room. For instance, in a small laundry room, it might be easier to have an open space to slide in a basket instead of the larger footprint needed to pull out a drawer.

Are LG and Samsung pedestals the same?

No. Even though the measurements are close, there are design differences. The feet on LG and Samsung machines are in different places, so the Samsung pedestal won’t work with an LG washer or dryer. In addition, the LG pedestals only work with front-load machines.

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