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Adapting an ikea kitchen to fit a tumble dryer in the cupboard

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Lefty99 · 10/08/2018 15:14

Just wondering if anyone can help. Baby no 2 on the way and will defo be needing a tumble dryer this time around! I have an end kitchen cupboard that I'm willing to sacrifice for the space. The space inside the cupboard isnt high enough to fit a tumble dryer in so I'm either going to have to take the bottom out/cut part of it out? Or get a replacement cupboard from Ikea altogether (dreading that to be honest!) Got solid wooden worktops and can imagine it being a nightmare to do. Can anyone offer any advice about the best way of doing it? Tried to find info on ikea website and no joy there. TIA!

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TheQueef · 10/08/2018 15:18

You will need a few skills.
Are the cupboards on legs? Is the dryer condenser (no exhaust) have you power available in the cupboard?

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Lefty99 · 10/08/2018 15:49

Yes I think there are legs on the cupboard but they are currently hidden. I haven't bought the dryer yet but was thinking of not going for a condenser one (but will do if that is the better option!) There isn't power in the cupboard at the moment but a socket is available above it that I could somehow try and use?

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TheQueef · 10/08/2018 17:12

Even integrated appliances will be too tall to fit inside the carcass so the whole cupboard would be best taken out completely so you can have a free standing dryer.

Condenser dryer has a draw that collects the water, vented blows it out through a vent pipe that needs to go outside.

It's possible but a bit of huffing and puffing.
Depends how much of a project you fancy. Grin

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