Gas dryer install.. on carpet?

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Gas dryer install.. on carpet?

Author: grabo (NJ)

Hi,

Moving my laundry room to my basement - big win is that I get to convert to a gas dryer.

My basement is finished - metal studs, drywall, and a layer of thin carpet (on top of cement).

It occurs to me that putting a gas dryer on top of this carpet (even though thin) is probably not the smartest move.

I haven't been able to find anything that says that this is a no-no, except for a handful of dryer manuals that say, "don't install on carpet." Most others don't say anything at all.

My options:

1. Do nothing. This seems like a bad idea.
2. Put the dryer in a plastic pan, like what I'm going to put the washer in (in case it leaks)
3. Rip up the section of carpet that will be underneath the washer and dryer, and either leave it bare cement or put down something prettier (tile?)

Your thoughts?

Re: Gas dryer install.. on carpet?

Author: KCRoto (MO)

I would remove the carpet from under the washer and the dryer and install a non-flammable, non-absorptive surface, and one that is preferably easy to clean. Besides eliminating a fire risk, using linoleum, tile, or even bare concrete is a better choice for cleaning up if you have a mess (like liquid laundry detergent) to clean up. If you want the feel of carpet, lay a rug down, or the scrap of carpet that you removed. I would cut the carpet away, then use an edging strip to hold the edges to prevent a trip hazard.

Re: Gas dryer install.. on carpet?
Author: packy (MA) the terminology you are looking for is... "installation on cumbustable surfaces".. some you can and some you can't. there are pans that are made so you can do what you want. a plastic pan is not one of them. i would do as KC recommends above.
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Re: Gas dryer install.. on carpet?
Author: hj (AZ) Fire hazard aside, I would not want it on carpet just because of how difficult it would be to move it.
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Re: Gas dryer install.. on carpet?

Author: bernabeu (SC)

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... "installation on cumbustable surfaces"..

COMBUSTABLE

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Re: Gas dryer install.. on carpet?
Author: hj (AZ) pedant
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Author: bernabeu (SC) .... and proud. ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Re: Gas dryer install.. on carpet?
Author: Wheelchair (IL) I've never seen carpet at laundry mats or cleaners. That should be a hint. Best Wishes
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