Am I mad to put freezer in hallway?
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OK before you answer yes - a few facts! I'm in a tiny flat in london. But, I don't want to be like the crazy builder who puts a toilet in the kitchen type nutcase. The washing machine is already in the hallway, in a kind of deadspace. This has to remain as there is no space in the open plan kitchen / living room. As per my > decoration thread < I'm going to build a better cabinet around it with doors to hide it away.
I'm now considering putting the freezer on top of it. The reason for potentially doing it is that I could lose half the breakfast bar (see red line) which has a fridge and freezer underneath it. I figure the freezer is rarely used while cooking, if you know what I mean. And that would allow larger table - see existing.
Bear in mind I have no space and no other options. I've had various setups over the years and all are unsatisfactory.
I'm now considering putting the freezer on top of it. The reason for potentially doing it is that I could lose half the breakfast bar (see red line) which has a fridge and freezer underneath it. I figure the freezer is rarely used while cooking, if you know what I mean. And that would allow larger table - see existing.
Bear in mind I have no space and no other options. I've had various setups over the years and all are unsatisfactory.
CoolHands said:
alfabeat said:
Will it be on a "shelf"? The vibrations of a spinning washing machine may knock it off if placed direct on top.
Hmm good point - my handwork could be put to the test! I’m imagining it inside some kind of cabinet though. Might have a look at ikea OP - if you're a serial killer you're mad to put the freezer in the hall...
sunbeam alpine said:
Our tumble drier has been on top of the washing machine for more than 10 years and hasn't budged. I think a freezer will weigh more so less risk of movement.
OP - if you're a serial killer you're mad to put the freezer in the hall...
Our washing machine is mental and moves itself around the utility room. Perhaps ours is just rubbishOP - if you're a serial killer you're mad to put the freezer in the hall...
alfabeat said:
sunbeam alpine said:
Our tumble drier has been on top of the washing machine for more than 10 years and hasn't budged. I think a freezer will weigh more so less risk of movement.
OP - if you're a serial killer you're mad to put the freezer in the hall...
Our washing machine is mental and moves itself around the utility room. Perhaps ours is just rubbishOP - if you're a serial killer you're mad to put the freezer in the hall...
As you can probably tell, I didn't know this was a thing the first time I bought a washing machine and couldn't work out why it was basically trying to take off each time we used it.
sunbeam alpine said:
Our tumble drier has been on top of the washing machine for more than 10 years and hasn't budged. I think a freezer will weigh more so less risk of movement.
OP - if you're a serial killer you're mad to put the freezer in the hall...
I think I'd sooner do freezer on the bottom with washing machine on top, if you don't mind extending the pipes a little. As someone else said - if you are building as structure around them, but a shelf in to isolate each other from vibrations - and maybe put in some additional rubber isolators while you are at it. OP - if you're a serial killer you're mad to put the freezer in the hall...
CoolHands said:
alfabeat said:
Will it be on a "shelf"? The vibrations of a spinning washing machine may knock it off if placed direct on top.
Hmm good point - my handwork could be put to the test! I’m imagining it inside some kind of cabinet though. Might have a look at ikea UTH said:
Silly question, but you took the transport bolts out when you got it, right?
As you can probably tell, I didn't know this was a thing the first time I bought a washing machine and couldn't work out why it was basically trying to take off each time we used it.
Yes - I'm aware of that. It is just a very vigorous machine :-)As you can probably tell, I didn't know this was a thing the first time I bought a washing machine and couldn't work out why it was basically trying to take off each time we used it.
Sounds perfectly fine to me. We had a chest freezer in the under stair cupboard for a while, and I've known a few people to do similar.
I'd prefer your set up for the washing machine as well. Other than space/plumbing there is no need for a washing machine to be in a kitchen.
Consider that space as a utility room rather than a hallway!
I'd prefer your set up for the washing machine as well. Other than space/plumbing there is no need for a washing machine to be in a kitchen.
Consider that space as a utility room rather than a hallway!
alfabeat said:
UTH said:
Silly question, but you took the transport bolts out when you got it, right?
As you can probably tell, I didn't know this was a thing the first time I bought a washing machine and couldn't work out why it was basically trying to take off each time we used it.
Yes - I'm aware of that. It is just a very vigorous machine :-)As you can probably tell, I didn't know this was a thing the first time I bought a washing machine and couldn't work out why it was basically trying to take off each time we used it.
98elise said:
Consider that space as a utility room rather than a hallway!
Haha I shall remember that for the estate agent’s particulars! Could be worth a few grand extra…lol On a serious note now you make me think about putting an actual wall & door there
Edited by CoolHands on Tuesday 14th February 13:22
CoolHands said:
98elise said:
Consider that space as a utility room rather than a hallway!
Haha I shall remember that for the estate agent’s particulars! Could be worth a few grand extra…lol On a serious note now you make me think about putting an actual wall & door there
Edited by CoolHands on Tuesday 14th February 13:22
PH ate my reply, so I"ll try again. I'd absolutely put the freezer in the utility room - that style of closet/room isn't uncommon in the US, although putting a freezer in it would be a little out of the ordinary...
I would also see if I could get rid of the breakfast bar completely (is it housing anything else like a dishwasher?) or perhaps turn it into the table itself, with an extra leaf that could be raised or lowered as needed.
Also - put either bifold doors or a farmhouse style door on there - you might need a farmhouse door, given how much the washer protrudes. It'll cut down on the noise that both make.
I would also see if I could get rid of the breakfast bar completely (is it housing anything else like a dishwasher?) or perhaps turn it into the table itself, with an extra leaf that could be raised or lowered as needed.
Also - put either bifold doors or a farmhouse style door on there - you might need a farmhouse door, given how much the washer protrudes. It'll cut down on the noise that both make.
The freezer when loaded with food can be quite heavy. Will the washing machine be able to support it. When tumble-dryers are mounted on top of washing machines I think you're supposed remove the washing machine top and to use some bolts to tie the two together so they don't move. Maybe there is a freezer equivalent.
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