Submitted by NewEcho2940 t3_zuqyd0 in DIY
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Klangmeister_RS161 t1_j1las7o wrote
Probably not in any significant amount in the particularly problematic frequencies and might actually amplify some frequencies. Could be helpful for reducing high-frequency noise in the room, though. Speaker cabinets, which do reduce sound emissions, have a fairly involved build process and require particular materials (e.g. MDF), which I doubt someone would do for a washer-dryer cabinet.
makinghsv t1_j1kzfpe wrote
It's typically just to save space
bkcarp00 t1_j1kww4h wrote
No need for it. Someone simply thought it would look nice.
Emperor-Commodus t1_j1kycev wrote
Maybe to reduce noise?
2001sleeper t1_j1l1vx6 wrote
For looks and to reduce noise. You really shouldn’t have to work on a washer or dryer too often.
chumpyis t1_j1l7uq8 wrote
Looks like it’s blocking your electrical panel. If that’s so it’s a code violation. You are required to have 36” clearance in all directions (a good visual is the space a refrigerator would take up) it’s a danger if something goes wrong.
Xeno_man t1_j1l2q72 wrote
Some places people are forced to have their washer on the main floor. People don't like looking at a washer and dryer all of the time. The cabinet is purely for ascetics. You might get a bit of sound dampening but it's not the point of the cabinet. Feel free to remove it if you don't like it.
NewEcho2940 OP t1_j1m2qjp wrote
Thanks!
ClawhammerLobotomy t1_j1ky3yl wrote
It isn't (or shouldn't be) structural if that is what you're wondering.
Mine are just stacked bare.
ConstructionFar8570 t1_j1l8ryq wrote
It is so when you have a nice expensive home you don’t have to see the washer dryer lol.
GiantWafflePancake t1_j1l6cbx wrote
Mainly Aesthetic I suppose. I’d probably have built it slightly wider so I can put some stuff in it.
elisdee1 t1_j1pzvwe wrote
Yes, to confound people so they write whole posts about it on Reddit.
Markaes4 t1_j1lbta4 wrote
As others said I can't imagine any reason you need the cabinet other than to hide the appliances... I suppose in theory the cabinet could keep them from tipping from vibration or if the leveling is off. But I would have some concern about heat, leaks or accessing the vent.
TrawlerJoe t1_j1ljdpi wrote
In your case, it looks like their is an open stairway next to it. If so, could be there as added safety to help prevent the dryer from tumbling.
(Sorry for the pun. I'll show myself out...)
EDIT: just realized the photo is an example, not yours specifically.
Doenicke t1_j1ljga8 wrote
At least in our case we have the drier on top of the washer because of space.
Peter_Falcon t1_j1ll0pu wrote
surely the obvious answer is it saves floor space?
koookie t1_j1ln1ec wrote
You can stack the appliances without the cabinet, so the reason is something else -- noise and looks is my take on it.
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HTFTaco t1_j1lndnc wrote
People saying to reduce noise have never compared waving your arm in the air and then waving it between two planks and see what makes more noise. A dryer tumbles. Which makes it shake, if you shake up against two planks you going to end up with MORE noise. Besides what kind of moron do you have to be to put a dryer, which generates huge amounts of heat, in a small, confined space with nowhere for the heat to go.
koookie t1_j1lo8zs wrote
Attempted noise reduction :-)
>what kind of moron [...]
The kind that blocks an electrical panel.
The post is removed now, but the panel was blocked as mentioned in another comment.
Vikebeer t1_j1l5x18 wrote
Saves space.
Exciting_Ad9005 t1_j1l1frx wrote
Space saver
BadSanna t1_j1l2bw8 wrote
How does it save space? It literally takes up more space because the cabinet has to be larger than the washer and dryer inside it....
Wide_String2861 t1_j1l2rk7 wrote
Smaller footprint if they are stacked.
BadSanna t1_j1l46eg wrote
Wtf does that have to do with the cabinet?
You guys need to work on your reading compression
Justin429 t1_j1l0sk1 wrote
In addition to what others say, I'm sure it also reduces the noise somewhat.