Tumble dyer and freezer - okay to use on a carpet?

[Rollerball]

Is there any reason NOT to use a tumble dryer (condenser type) and a chest freezer on a very short pile carpet?

Or should they only be placed on a solid bare or tiled (or linoleum covered) floor?

I'm trying to save the expense and hassle of replacing a short pile carpet in a room where the above items will be used.

 

[big-all]

stand them on 12mm ply then you don't have to worry

 

[Rollerball]

A good idea.

But is there any reason NOT to put them directly onto the carpet?

 

[foxhole]

If either leak will damage carpet.

 

[JohnD]

the carpet will be damaged by the spot-loading

the carpet pile will interfere to some extent with movement of air.

the dust will be very thick

 

[Rollerball]

Good points, thanks.

Not too worried about damaging the carpet to be honest as it's a case of pull it up and replace with tiles or lino, or leave it down to save the hassle and expense of removing it, laying tiles, etc.

 

[Diyisfun]

Cant speak about the dryer.

But the freezer has been designed to have airflow, round & under it.
By placing it on a carpet it will probably sink & you will lose half the airflow, especially if its up against a wall.
Whilst the freezer will still work, it will need to work harder & hotter.
Just place the wheels/rollers/feet onto a solid surface, you wont need to remove all the carpet if as you say its a short pile carpet.

 

[Rollerball]

A good idea - I'll just chop out a section of carpet. Thanks.

 

[Diyisfun]

A good idea - I'll just chop out a section of carpet. Thanks.

That wont help if you chop it for the wheels, the air needs to be able to enter from the front/sides, with the gap the manufacture specified.
The instructions would say somethink like place on a solid surface, do not restrict airflow.

 

[Alarm]

You the landlord?

 

[Rollerball]

Landlord? Nope, just helping my mother move house.