Will the dryer fit?

Check if a clothes dryer fits your laundry space, with room behind for the vent and power, and whether it gets through every door on the way.

My tape measure is in
1What are you buying?

Use the sizes from the product page or the shop’s spec sheet. Measure the widest points, including handles if the listing gives them.

Air gaps it needs

Appliances need space to breathe and for pipes. These are typical values; your model’s manual has the exact ones.

2Getting it inside

Measure the narrowest door it has to pass through, inside the frame.

3The spot where it goes

Measure the corner or gap: wall to wall (or wall to cabinet), and from the back wall to the front edge of the space.

Height limit: only if there’s a cabinet or shelf above. Leave empty otherwise.

Show sizes in
Front view through the door
Your spot, seen from above

The checks

    Biggest size for this spot

    How much space does a dryer need?

    A dryer needs the space of the machine itself, plus room behind for the vent hose and power, a little room on each side, and enough space in front for the door to open and for you to load and unload it. Compact dryers, common in India, the UK and Europe, are usually around 60 cm wide and 85 cm tall. Full-size US dryers are bigger, often around 27 inches wide, 30 inches deep and close to 39 inches tall. Pick the closest type in the list and replace the sizes with your model’s.

    Vented, condenser or heat pump?

    A vented dryer pushes warm, damp air outside through a vent hose, which needs space behind the machine so it isn’t crushed or bent sharply. A common starting point is around 6 inches (15 cm), though your manual has the exact number. Condenser and heat pump dryers don’t need an outside vent, so they can sit closer to the wall, but they still need some air around them. Gas dryers also need room for the gas connection.

    Stacking on top of a washer

    Many front-load dryers can be stacked on a matching washer with a stacking kit, which saves floor space. Add the height of both machines plus the kit, and check it against any shelf, cabinet or low ceiling using the height limit box. Choose “Something else” and enter the combined height to check a stacked pair in one go. Make sure the dryer controls will still be within easy reach.

    How to measure your laundry space

    1. Width: measure wall to wall, or wall to cabinet, at floor level and at the height of the dryer’s top. Use the smaller number.
    2. Depth: measure from the back wall to the front of the space. Note where the vent opening and the plug are.
    3. Height: only needed if there’s a counter, shelf or cabinet above, or if you plan to stack.
    4. Doors on the way: measure the narrowest door, especially laundry-cupboard and bathroom doors.

    More fit checkers

    Fitting a washer next to it? Use the washing machine fit checker. Buying a fridge? Try the fridge fit checker.

    Questions

    Can a dryer door open the other way?

    Many dryer doors are reversible, so you can switch which side they open to. This helps a lot in a tight corner. Check the manual for your model.

    Does the listed depth include the vent and door?

    Often not. The vent hose and the door bulge can add several centimetres. Look for a “depth with door” figure, and use the vent gap in the tool to cover the hose.

    Can a dryer go in a closet?

    Some can, but closed spaces need airflow. Many manuals give minimum gaps and may ask for vents in the closet door. Check yours before choosing a tight closet.

    How accurate is this?

    The tool treats the dryer as a box, so it’s a careful estimate, not a guarantee. If the result is orange, measure again before you buy.

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