Dimensions and Clearances
The following clearances are recommended for the appliance.
Additional clearances should be considered for ease of installation and servicing.
Additional clearances should be considered on all sides of the dryer to reduce noise transfer.
Installation Spacing for Recessed Area or Closet Installation
- | Description | Dimension/Clearance |
|---|---|---|
A | Upper Ventilation Opening | 2 48 sq. in. (310 cm2) |
B | Lower Ventilation Opening | 2 24 sq. in. (155 cm2) |
C | Distance to Ventilation Opening | 2 3″ (76 mm) |
D | Overhead Cabinet Depth | 1 14″ (356 mm) |
E | Distance to the Overhead Cabinet/Shelf | 2 18″ (457 mm) |
F | Front Clearance | 1″ (25 mm) |
G | Depth | 30 1/8″ (765 mm) |
H | Back Clearance | 2 5″ (127 mm) |
I | Side Clearance | 2 1″ (25 mm) |
J | Width | 27″ (686 mm) |
K | Height of Cabinet Opening | 39″ (990 mm) |
- Closet Ventilation Requirements
There should be at least a little space around the dryer (or any other appliance) to eliminate the transfer of vibration from one appliance to another. If there is enough vibration, it could cause appliances to make noise or come into contact, causing paint damage and further increasing noise.
No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed in the same closet as a dryer.
Closets with doors must have both an upper and lower vent to prevent heat and moisture buildup in the closet. One upper vent opening with a minimum opening of 48 sq. in. (310 cm2) must be installed no lower than 6 feet above the floor. One lower vent opening with a minimum opening of 24 sq. in. (155 cm2) must be installed no more than one foot above the floor. Install vent grilles in the door or cut down the door at the top and bottom to form openings. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are also acceptable.
Installation Spacing for Recessed Area or Closet, with Stacked Washer and Dryer
- | Description | Dimension/Clearance |
|---|---|---|
A | Upper Ventilation Opening | 2 48 sq. in. (310 cm2) |
B | Lower Ventilation Opening | 2 24 sq. in. (155 cm2) |
C | Distance to Ventilation Opening | 2 3″ (76 mm) |
D | Front Clearance | 2 1″ (25 mm) |
E | Back Clearance | 2 5 1/2″ (140 mm) |
F | Top Clearance to the Ceiling | 2 6″ (152 mm) |
G | Height to the Top of Stacked Appliances*1 | 77 1/2″ (1968 mm) |
H | Side Clearance | 2 1″ (25 mm) |
I | Width*1 | 27″ (686 mm) |
Differs depending on the washer dimensions.
Installation Spacing for Cabinet
For cabinet installation with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top of the cabinet are required.
- | Description | Dimension/Clearance |
|---|---|---|
A | Depth of Ventilation Opening | 2 7″ (178 mm) |
B | Back Clearance | 2 5″ (127 mm) |
C | Depth | 30 1/8″ (765 mm) |
D | Front Clearance | 2 1″ (25mm) |
E | Side Clearance | 2 1″ (25 mm) |
F | Width | 27″ (686 mm) |
G | Clearance to Top of Cabinet | 2 9″ (229 mm) |