How big is a laundry pedestal?#
A laundry pedestal is a drawer base that lifts a front-load washer or dryer, 24 to 27 inches wide and 12 to 16 inches tall. The table below lists the 27-inch, compact 24-inch, and storage-drawer versions.
Laundry pedestal dimensions by configuration#
| Configuration | Width (in) | Height (in) | Depth (in) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-inch laundry pedestal | 27 | 13–16 | 29–32 | raising a matching front-load washer or dryer |
| 24-inch compact laundry pedestal | 24 | 12–15 | 24–27 | a compact front-load washer or dryer |
| Storage-drawer pedestal | 27 | 14–16 | 30–32 | a raised loading height plus a laundry drawer |
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Installation clearances for a laundry pedestal#
- Added lift height: 12–16 in in a laundry pedestal raises the washer or dryer door to a more comfortable loading height.
- Total stacked height: 50–55 in in tall a front-load washer becomes once it sits on its pedestal, so check the upper cabinet clearance.
- Footprint match: A laundry pedestal must match the washer or dryer brand and width, since the machine bolts down to it.
- Front access: A pedestal drawer needs the same front clearance as the machine door above it to pull fully open.
Will your laundry pedestal fit? Clearances and door swing#
A pedestal changes the machine's height, so the clearance you have to recheck is above, not beside. It raises the appliance door 12 to 16 inches to a more comfortable loading height, which pushes a front-load washer to a total stacked height of 50 to 55 inches — measure that against any shelf or upper cabinet before buying. The base bolts to the machine, so it must match that washer or dryer's brand and width exactly; a generic pedestal will not line up with the mounting points. The built-in drawer needs the same front clearance as the door above it to roll fully open, so keep that aisle clear. There is no plumbing to change: the pedestal simply sits under the existing machine and lifts it.
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Laundry pedestal sizes by type: 27-inch laundry pedestal, 24-inch compact laundry pedestal, storage-drawer pedestal#
The three versions match the machine and how you use the drawer. The 27-inch pedestal, 13 to 16 inches tall, is the standard base for a full-size front-load washer or dryer, raising it to a back-friendly height. The 24-inch compact pedestal, 12 to 15 inches tall, is sized for a compact 24-inch front-loader in an apartment or closet. The storage-drawer pedestal keeps the 27-inch width but adds 14 to 16 inches of a deep laundry drawer, trading a slightly taller lift for a place to stash detergent. Match the pedestal to your machine's width and brand first, then decide how much drawer you want.
Laundry pedestal dimensions: common questions#
How tall is a laundry pedestal?#
Pedestals stand 12 to 16 inches tall. Compact 24-inch bases are shortest at 12 to 15 inches, and storage-drawer models reach 14 to 16.
How much does a pedestal raise a washer or dryer?#
It lifts the machine 12 to 16 inches, bringing the door up to a height that saves bending. That added lift is the main reason people install one.
How wide is a laundry pedestal?#
Pedestals come in 24 and 27-inch widths to match the machine on top. The base must match the appliance's brand and width so the mounting points align.
How tall is a washer on a pedestal?#
A front-load washer on its pedestal reaches a total stacked height of 50 to 55 inches. Check that figure against any shelf or cabinet directly above.
How deep is a laundry pedestal?#
Depth runs 24 to 32 inches to match the machine footprint. A storage-drawer version is deepest at 30 to 32 inches to hold more.
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