How to build a front load washer and dryer pedestal stand

Material List:
(6) 2" x 6" x 17 1/4"
(3) 2" x 6" x 26 1/2"
(1) 18 3/4" x 26 1/2" ( 3/4" plywood)
(2) 18 3/4" x 28" ( 3/4" plywood)
(1) 28" x 28" ( 3/4" plywood)
Finished size:
28" x 28" Top outside
19 1/2" High outside
17 1/4" High inside
23 1/2" Wide inside

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• How
• to
• build
• front
• load
• washer
• and
• dryer
• pedestal
• stand

[whiskeyman2112]

Hello! Great how to video. Did you bolt the bottom of the washer to the top of the stand?

[handy827586]

@whiskeyman2112

No, The carpet keeps it from moving.

[handy827586]

I used a piece of carpet that I had from the same room.

[cathywalt]

THANK YOU for this video! I just finished building my stands with very little difficulty. I got the wood cut at Lowe's and attached the plywood to the 2" x 6"s with drywall screws. My only problem was not accounting for the dryer exhaust that meant I needed to find 3" of space - I moved the back panel to the inside of the 2" x 6" bracket and it worked great. I'm 6'2" and the stands put my washer and dryer at the perfect height. I'm THRILLED. Total project cost for 2 stands ~$80. Thanks again!

[handy827586]

@cathywalt Thanks for your response. Glad I could help!

[skababy8227]

will the size of these stands work for all front loaders in the us . what brand front loaders did you build these for?

[handy827586]

Click on drop down bar under video that says Material List.

[TallBoysBBQ]

@handy827586 my units are 27'' wide x 31'' deep. do i only need to change these: (2) 18 3/4" x 28" ( 3/4" plywood) and (1) 28" x 28" ( 3/4" plywood) do i only need to change the 2nd measurement to both of these to 31''??? Thank you!

[azhomepurchase]

ATTENTION: If you are planning on getting brand new appliances delivered and installed, there is a 99% chance the installers will NOT put the machines on homemade pedestals because of liability issues.

[buzzardhead3]

@handy827586 Yon need to glue the stand with pl300 or a constitution caulk or it will shake apart. other wise great idea. Deck Screws are probably a good idea too and not drywall screws

[Diener34]

Thanks for the video, my problem is the whole thing vibrates big time, even with a rug, my basement floor is very very smooth. any ideas

[whiskeyman2112]

@whiskeyman2112 Now the fun part. Lifting the heavy washing machine onto the stand.

[thurm101]

I just got done building mine. That thing is solid. Home Depot did all my cuts, you should go in the mornings for quality cuts. The older guys work the morning shift and the inexperienced guys work the second shift. I had no trouble building, just followed the video. I used nails and wood screws because I didn't have a nail gun. I also used floor mats from the dollar store to cover the top.

Total cost for me was $35 for one stand. Will make the dryer stand when I can find one on sale.

[mrcooms23]

Thank you for this video! I just got done making mine for my washing machines that are being delivered tomorrow!

[akadmks1]

I completed this project last weekend. Total cost for me was about $100 ($85 for lumber & screws + $15 for paint). Home Depot cut all the pieces to size. I ended up using wood screws since I didn't have a nail gun.

Thanks again for this video...I saved about $300 by building my own!