StandardMandatory
Washer/dryer front clearance
FIX-WASHER-DRYER-01Description
Washer and dryer require at least 36" of clear floor space in front of the door for loading (manufacturer install minimum; ≥48" preferred).
Why this exists
Washer + dryer need at least 36 in of clear floor in front for door swing and loading. Less means crouching at an angle to load.
Categories
Aesthetic
Source
Manufacturer install minimumno manifest entry
Whirlpool / Maytag / LG install instructions (—)
Section: Install clearance
Published 2026-05-09 · last verified 2026-05-09
Solver enforcement
The constraint solver runs check function fix-washer-dryer-01 as a hard constraint — layouts that fail are rejected outright.
Plan symbols this applies to
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Related directives
- Range landing space + venting · FIX-RANGE-CLEARANCE-01
- Refrigerator door clearance · FIX-FRIDGE-DOOR-01
- Fixture clearance from walls · FIX-FIXTURE-CLEARANCE-01
- Toilet centerline + front clearance · FIX-TOILET-CLEARANCE-01
- Vanity not blocked by door swing · FIX-VANITY-DOOR-01
Last reviewed 2026-05-09.