Clothes Dryer on Carpet

[Mike Lamb]

I read somewhere that dryers should not be on carpet. It would make sense since you want to avoid lint build-ups and provide a good air flow around the unit, but I can't find a reference.

[JEuriech]

GE Dryer Owners Manual & Installation Instructions say:

LOCATION OF YOUR DRYER

Do Not Install the Dryer:

1. Do not install the dryer in an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions.

2. Do not install the dryer in an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes or anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

3. Do not install the dryer on carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1" (2.54 cm).

I didn't see anything in the Carpet Installation Standards

Residential Carpet Installation Standards http://www.carpet-rug.org/pdf_word_docs/105.pdf

Commercial Carpet Installation Standards http://www.carpet-rug.org/pdf_word_docs/104.pdf

Jeff Euriech

Peoria Arizona

[StevenT]

Do you think the concern with installing a dryer on carpet is lint or fire/heat damage?

[chicago]

All of the above

[Mike Lamb]

Thanks.

Jeff, do you have a link on that GE info?

[JEuriech]

Try page 14......

http://products.geappliances.com/ProdCo ... DSXH43GAWW

http://products.geappliances.com/ProdCo ... DSXH43GFWW

[Mike Lamb]

Ah. Very good.

The GE instructions I was looking at had no such wording or else I missed it. The Maytag and Amana? also were not explicit re: carpet.