Install washer and dryer in cavity behind upstairs wall

kosie

I want to install my Miele washing machine and Miele dryer on top of each other (using a stacking kit), next to the hotpress in the upstairs hallway. There is a huge cavity behind the wall next to the hotpress I want to utilise. I was wondering if I should be concerned about the weight of the machines on the beams in the cavity?
There is a steel beam that will bear part of the weight. See picture - the red square is a floor I will install on top of which I will install the machines.

Leg End Reject

I can't give any advice about the weight, but the dryer might be a fire risk in an enclosed space with so much wood.

awec

The weight wouldn't be an issue I don't think, those are your floor joists.

But I'd be more concerned about the amount of vibration you'll get with your washing machine, and the impact that might have on the ceiling underneath and the noise might be significant.

kosie

awec wrote: »

The weight wouldn't be an issue I don't think, those are your floor joists.

But I'd be more concerned about the amount of vibration you'll get with your washing machine, and the impact that might have on the ceiling underneath and the noise might be significant.

The Miele washing machine is very heavy and sturdy, it does not vibrate a lot where it is at the moment. I will see how that works out though, thanks for the reply.

kosie

awec wrote: »

The weight wouldn't be an issue I don't think, those are your floor joists.

But I'd be more concerned about the amount of vibration you'll get with your washing machine, and the impact that might have on the ceiling underneath and the noise might be significant.

Hmm, now that has me worried now - is there anything that can be done to reduce the fire risk? Something like thermal insulation?

Calahonda52

kosie wrote: »

Hmm, now that has me worried now - is there anything that can be done to reduce the fire risk? Something like thermal insulation?

Just board it out with the pink PB and fit a smoke alarm in the press, wired to your house alarm.
You could also fire rate the door/door jamb.

the vibration risk would bother me a bit, unless you are very careful with the loading

You might also consider tanking it a bit in case of a leak

kosie

Calahonda52 wrote: »

Just board it out with the pink PB and fit a smoke alarm in the press, wired to your house alarm.
You could also fire rate the door/door jamb.

the vibration risk would bother me a bit, unless you are very careful with the loading

You might also consider tanking it a bit in case of a leak

Yes, definitely going to tank, with an outlet into a waste pipe. Thanks for the advice.

Calahonda52

kosie wrote: »

Yes, definitely going to tank, with an outlet into a waste pipe. Thanks for the advice.

Given that the outlet might not be used that often, if ever, make sure the pipe is fitted upstream of a trap that will always be full, else just go out the eaves.
Was in an apt day that has not been occupied for a while, all the traps were dry, some smell...

kosie

Calahonda52 wrote: »

Given that the outlet might not be used that often, if ever, make sure the pipe is fitted upstream of a trap that will always be full, else just go out the eaves.
Was in an apt day that has not been occupied for a while, all the traps were dry, some smell...

Had a plumber in and he suggested the same, thanks

dok_golf

first thing that jumped into my mind was mold. Pretty much guaranteed to get some in there I would think

The Red Ace

make sure it is absolutely steady on the floor, doesn't have to be perfectly level but make sure it is connected from mains cold pressure not from the storage tank in the attic otherwise it will not fill in time allotted by pcb and it will display error codes

kosie

The Red Ace wrote: »

make sure it is absolutely steady on the floor, doesn't have to be perfectly level but make sure it is connected from mains cold pressure not from the storage tank in the attic otherwise it will not fill in time allotted by pcb and it will display error codes

Oops, that is not something I considered. I wonder now if I should use the pump I have in the hotpress instead. I was planning to let it fill directly
from the tank only.