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Thread Number: 16569
Installing a washing machine on a wooden floor ? |
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Post# 274405 , Reply# 1 4/9/2008 at 13:06 (5,859 days old) by retro-man  (- boston,ma) |
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Check out the thread 16570 these may help along with the plywood you are going to put down. | ||
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Post# 274441 , Reply# 3 4/9/2008 at 18:27 (5,859 days old) by toggleswitch (New York City, NY) |
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In many NYC apartments there are wooden sub-floors and joists. AFAIK there is no problem or issue at all. Remember a "typical" American top-loader used, say, 25+/- gallons of water per fill @ 7.7 pounds per gallon, (IIRC) so that's 192.5 pounds. Add to that the weight of the machine, say 150 lbs. and and we have 342.5 lbs. @2.2 pounds / kg that is say 156 kilos. I'm thinking a front-loader with much less water won't be too much of an issue. | ||
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Post# 274461 , Reply# 5 4/9/2008 at 20:15 (5,859 days old) by sudsmaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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Toggs, The issue with front loaders on wood floors is not the static weight, but rather the dynamic loads. A front loader's spin vibration is largely up and down, and a springy floor will tend to accentuate those vibrations. A top loader's spin vibration is mostly side to side - the famous "my washer is walking across the laundry room" scenario. It can be a problem but the floor construction is generally not a factor. But even the flimsiest flooring must be built by code to support static loads far in excess of what a top loader full of water might have - think a 500 lb person, or an upright grand piano, for example. Minimizing vibration with a front loader on a wooden floor may include: 1) screwing 1" or thicker plywood to the floor joists 2) positioning the washer next to a load bearing wall - the weight will be on the joists close to their supported ends, minimizing the flexing of the joist under dynamic loading 3) leveling the washer and making sure it sits solidly and evenly on all four feet. | ||
| Post# 274509 , Reply# 9 4/10/2008 at 03:09 (5,858 days old) by mrx () | ||
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Found a video comparing them! I think I'll be ordering some of these regardless! Video below shows the 2 pad options. CLICK HERE TO GO TO mrx's LINK | ||
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Post# 274557 , Reply# 10 4/10/2008 at 15:33 (5,858 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma) |
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Very interesting video comparison. I think I will order a set for my front loader for when we move. They will be on the second floor in a walk in closet. Presently on a tile floor in the basement. Actually might order them now to use here if it helps keeping it from walking around a bit. | ||
| Post# 274655 , Reply# 12 4/11/2008 at 03:25 (5,857 days old) by irishmark (Ireland) | ||
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miele hi mrx,i see u have a w970?,my mothe has one that has to just stopped ours was the last of them bought in 2001,anyway if you were thinking of selling your id be happy to put in an offer,hope ya get the vibration problem sorted,cheers mark | ||
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