2007-02-06 16:20:25 · 6 answers · asked by dingbat 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
our laundry room is on the second floor of our house. At first, I was worried about it, but I don't think about it much anymore. We have a pan under the washer that would catch any leaks (if they were relatively small). Our washer and dryer are Sears brand and we have had them for about 11 years (knock on wood) with no problems. I think as long as you have the pan installed (it is part of code, here in CA) you should be just fine and enjoy the convenience of not having to haul laundry dirty or clean, up and down the stairs!
2007-02-06 16:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by Questioning 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as precautions are concerned it would be best to have a drain installed to go under both the washer and dryer to take the water away. The floor should be of a water proof material sealed at the walls with silicone rubber so no water can seep through and go down stairs or to another room. Those plastic pans are more of a royal pain and do very little because they have a tendency to crack and break apart and are in the road when trying to move the machine for maintenance and repairs especially if the machine is full of water and needs to be moved. With a sealed floor and two drain openings to take the water away I don't care how large a leak or how fast it comes out of the machine you will not have water damage.
There are no machines on the market that have more of a tendency to leak than any others so whatever brand that you choose will be fine.
2007-02-07 03:38:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can get a base that you set the washer in that catches the water that leaks. (If it isn't a big leak)
A building I do work at has had a washer - dryer combo on the 3rd floor for over 30 years & I don't recall it ever causing a problem
2007-02-07 00:28:08 · answer #3 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This Old House just showed a valve control that the hoses connect to so the valves are only open when the washer is powered, therefore the hoses don't have pressure on them all the time. I have had more problems with my hot water heater leaking than my washer. You might wish to position a leak alarm to notify you that water is on the floor.
2007-02-07 00:25:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be a good idea to install a washer pan with a connected drain line to the outside just in case of a leak.
They are the kind that are used under Hot Water Heaters too. I recommend Whirlpool as I have had them forever.
2007-02-07 00:36:04 · answer #5 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to lease townhouses and all the units had them on the 2nd floor. I don't remember what brands they were though. Perhaps you could call a few townhouse rentals in your area and ask.
2007-02-07 00:24:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋