Laundry Closet

Laundry Closet Ventilation Requirements: Airflow, Doors and Code

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Laundry closet with louvered doors showing airflow around a washer and dryer

Laundry closet ventilation requirements are not one universal number. The correct amount of open area depends on the appliances in the closet, the manufacturer’s installation instructions, and the building or mechanical code adopted where you live. Some dryer manuals call for upper and lower door openings totaling 72 square inches, but other products use different … Read more

Washer and Dryer Closet Dimensions and Space Guide

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Side-by-side washer and dryer installed inside an open laundry closet

Washer and dryer closet dimensions depend on the appliance configuration, the exact model dimensions and the installation clearances in each manual. As a preliminary guide, many full-size side-by-side pairs need roughly 57 to 60 inches of usable width, while a full-size stacked pair often needs an opening around 29 to 31 inches wide. A closet … Read more