How to make washing machine fit under countertop?

[roshanrn]

I recently bought and moved into a house, where the previous owner has renovated certain portions of the property. 

One of the issues that I currently have is that my washing machine (+dryer) (height: 850mm) does not fit under the countertop in the laundry area.

I just need an additional clearance of 5mm. I had considered 3 options: 

1. remove the top cover of the washing machine to slide it under the countertop 95% of the way. 

2. remove the legs of the washing machine to achieve clearance

3. remove tiles from the floor or cut through the countertop? 

Option 2 did not seem feasible because I need the legs to stabilise the load when the machine is running - see picture 

I am currently employing option 1 - (I do not like this, as the internal wiring are exposed)

I am not sure how to go about employing Option 3. 

Would you have any other options that I could use? Something that does not cost a lot of money? 

[catstuff]

We had/have this nightmare situation so very interested!
Our cab maker contractor measured from doorway across for benchtop height - obviously our floor slopes down that way.
Taken feet off machine but still extremely tight. 
Like to replace top but builder talked us out of that because of wall tiles etc.

five years ago now but it wasn’t a handyman job so not happy!

good luck Roshanrn

[MitchellMc]

Hi @catstuff,

It sounds like you might still be dealing with this issue. If so, please provide more details and add some images, and perhaps one of our helpful members will have some suggestions.

Mitchell

[catstuff]

The benchtop is right on the machine - no space underneath. The machine walked out recently - just need husband to push back in.

a few issue with this job including PowerPoint is behind machine!

think someone mentioned on a previous post using spacers to elevate bench?

Tiling would be damaged.

cupboards are built in - not on feet.

thank you - Carol

[MitchellMc]

Hi @catstuff,

It appears that you have at least 5mm of space between the top of the machine and the bottom of the bench. If so, that should be fine. Are you experiencing any issues with the setup?

Mitchell

[catstuff]

Hi Mitchell, mine was just a comment really re Roshanrn having same issue.

our machine has no feet attached so can barely be moved. The border around top of machine is almost touching. 
ill just follow along - as I said, its been five years!

C