Is It Safe to Put a Tumble Dryer in a Cupboard?

For those in search of a definitive answer to the age-old question of ‘Can you put a tumble dryer in a cupboard?’ you’ll be pleased to know the answer is yes. However, as with installing any type of appliance, the answer can vary depending on your appliance and also the cupboard itself. 

What’s most important is that the cupboard is built and installed in a way that reduces the chances of a fire or damage to the appliance. This includes providing ventilation to prevent your appliance from overheating and catching fire. Likewise, you will need to be able to access the dryer to carry out repairs. Therefore, when choosing a place to house a tumble dryer, safety is paramount. 

Washtower prioritises safety with aspects such as TÜV certification, which means our cupboards have been tested both for their mechanical function and safety. Overall, your choice of manufacturer makes a huge difference in terms of the approach to safety.

Ensure your tumble dryer has ventilation (for vented dryers) along with clearance room at the back for ease of maintenance. 

At Washtower, our cupboards have ventilation in addition to an open front and back. However, a great tip is to check the product requirements of your machine before choosing a laundry cabinet. 

In terms of why these aspects are important, ventilation is usually required to expel moisture to prevent the growth of damp and mould. Clearance room is also needed so that hot air can escape which helps prevent the tumble dryer from overheating or catching fire. 

All tumble dryers require maintenance including the regular emptying of the lint tray, and so the clearance room around the machine within the cabinet should also allow for this. Likewise, condenser dryers have a tray to collect water which will need to be emptied after each use. 

When shopping for a cupboard for the tumble dryer, be sure to shop for purpose-built products. That’s exactly what you’ll find here at Washtower. For example, you can create a completely custom set-up and place your machine at the perfect height for you to reach without bending. Our tumble dryer cabinets are stylish and provide endless features to fuse practicality with style. All of our tumble dryer cabinets are available in a range of configurations with various accessories available. You can also select between white or black cabinets depending on your preferences.

There are many reasons to put your tumble dryer in the cupboard. You might want it to be out of sight if it doesn’t fit in with your kitchen. Tumble dryer cupboards are not only convenient, space-saving and noise-reducing but they can also be customised to fit your tumble dryer too. 

So long as you follow the necessary requirements based on your machine, it is usually possible and most importantly safe to put a tumble dryer in a cabinet. 

Remember, when it comes to determining ‘Do tumble dryers need space around them?’ the answer is always yes. It's essential to consult the manufacturer's instructions for the amount of clearance space required. 

Once you’ve found the answer based on your specific machine, you can shop your perfect tumble dryer cabinet here at Washtower.