Dishwasher underneath boiler

[meastwood]

Hi there,

We've got a fairly small kitchen and both gaps in the worktop are taken up by fridge and washing machine.

We have space in the cupboard underneath our boiler. So the question is:

• Can we place a dishwasher underneath a boiler without incurring any risks?
• Does it matter that the dishwasher will be nearly 2m away from the mains and waste inlet?
• Can I get hoses that long?
• Is there anything else I should look out for?

Many thanks in advance!

 

[dilalio]

A sketched plan with dimensions would help immensely - words just don’t do it!

 

[Tigercubrider]

My brother's dishwasher was under a boiler
If the hoses won't reach the. It is simple to relocate the drain pipe and cold feed

 

[dilalio]

My brother's dishwasher was under a boiler
If the hoses won't reach the. It is simple to relocate the drain pipe and cold feed

With all due respect... this doesn’t set a precedent... drawings (& photos) required as all cases are different.

 

[meastwood]

 

[meastwood]

Thanks for the replies:

Here's a pic. So as mentioned both cold outlet and waste inlet are being used by washing machine...

I've read that you can split the cold outlet with a Y adaptor?

What about the waste?

Also can I get hoses that long without causing problems?

Thanks!

 

[JimCrow]

It will go there no probs, here's what you need,

Screwfix..

Swap your trap for this one, McAlpine WM11 (95241)

Washing Machine Inlet Hose Blue 2.5m x ¾" (10955)

Washing Machine Drain Hose 1.5m x 21mm (78930)

Washing Machine Valve Tee 15mm x 15mm x ¾" (60723)

Hexagon Nipple ¾ x ¾" (92631)

Outlet Hose Connector 17mm (37103)

crack on.

 

[dilalio]

It’s doable but not ideal. For the sake of it, get hose extensions to reach but keep the drain hose up high until it connects to the drainage at the sink.
I’d put the washing machine under the boiler and the dishwasher where the washing machine is now.
See how it performs and make waste alterations if necessary, if it proves to be problematic.
Regularly put both machines through an empty cycle to help keep drainage clear and free running: prevention being better than cure.

 

[meastwood]

Thanks for the replies! Really useful - especially the links to bits needed!

Will follow your tips and see how I get on.

Thanks again!