Tumble Dryer in Metal Shed

[lazylion]

Hello, apologies if this isn't in the correct forum but I'm looking for advice on putting a tumble dryer into a garden shed. We're in the process of buying a new shed specifically to store a tumble dryer and possibly a chest freezer and are wondering if a metal shed would be suitable for this or if we need to go with a different material. Any advice would be most appreciated. Thank you

 

[JohnD]

a metal shed will be very cold and prone to condensation. Presumably you are getting a vented drier and would seal the vent hose tightly through the wall?

 

[lazylion]

Thank you for the response. I did think that may be the case with a metal shed, and haven't really thought about whether we'd get a vented dryer or a condenser, I kinda assumed it would have to be a vented one, and if so yes we would seal the vent through the wall. If a metal shed isn't an option, then we'd possibly look at a wooden or plastic one but I'm guessing these would both come with damp and condensation issues. I guess a brick built insulated one would be our best option but probably the most costly, although not in the long run maybe if it preserved the lifespan of the tumble dryer! Definitely quite a few considerations here to ponder

 

[PBC_1966]

a metal shed will be very cold and prone to condensation.

And very hot inside on warm, sunny days - Even in a British summer!

 

[JohnD]

If you had a wooden shed, it would be easier to apply insulation to the walls and ceiling. Typically you would add slabs or rolls of insulation inside, then a protective lining of ply, nailed or screwed to the frame.

I think a condenser drier would be a bad choice, because they all release a certain amount of steam into the air, depending how good they are.

 

[EFLImpudence]

Power to metal shed ?

 

[flameport]

Power to metal shed ?

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[Doggit]

In an unheated shed, whether metal or wood, the tumble dryer is likely to rust earlier than necessary.

But my bigger worry would be the chest freezer, as oddly enough, most won't work if the temperature drops too low. Check the specification for anything you're thinking of buying.

 

[Brigadier]

Power to metal shed ?

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With a bit of creative wiring up, you could save on an alarm.......

 

[stillp]

Power to metal shed ?

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• 6 Dec 2014
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Shouldn't those cans be bonded?

 

[JohnW2]

Shouldn't those cans be bonded?

Depends on what's inside them - they may need to be earthed

Kind Regards, John

 

[JohnD]

Some Beko freezers can be used in unheated spaces. Check the brochure. I don't know but I guess they are an older design.

 

[securespark]

Shouldn't those cans be bonded?

Depends on what's inside them - they may need to be earthed

Kind Regards, John

The worms need to be earthed.

 

[lazylion]

Thanks for the responses everyone, we currently have a small wooden shed at the top of the garden which has power to it. Our initial thoughts were just to replace this with a bigger one (be it wood, metal, plastic etc) However after some discussion over the weekend we think maybe the best thing to do will be to build a brick shed at the bottom of the garden....which is going to involve significantly more work....new electrics, moving line posts etc but hopefully in the long run this will be the better option......now to get a quote for a 10ft x 8ft brick built shed!!

 

[Simon35]

Thanks for the responses everyone, we currently have a small wooden shed at the top of the garden which has power to it. Our initial thoughts were just to replace this with a bigger one (be it wood, metal, plastic etc) However after some discussion over the weekend we think maybe the best thing to do will be to build a brick shed at the bottom of the garden....which is going to involve significantly more work....new electrics, moving line posts etc but hopefully in the long run this will be the better option......now to get a quote for a 10ft x 8ft brick built shed!!

You can buy a lot of appliances for the cost of building a brick shed....