Appliance Spares
Quick answer: Dryer wall brackets are almost always left screwed to the old wall during a move, because they come off separately from the machine and nobody packs them. You can buy the bracket kit on its own — either the kit listed for your dryer’s model family, or a universal kit if the badge is obscure or the model sticker has worn away. The dryer itself needs nothing else; the mounting points are already in its back panel.
Last updated August 2026
Start here: which kit you need
A dryer wall mount bracket kit typically costs $19-$40 AUD in Australia (median $35.75), as at August 2026 — a separate part, sold on its own, and not something you have to buy a new dryer to get.
| What you know about your dryer | Where to start |
|---|---|
| Model code is readable and it is a vented machine | Match the code to the kit listed for its family — the brand kits below |
| Badge is readable, model sticker is not | Start with the brand kit for that badge, then confirm against the back panel |
 Neither is readable, vented machine with rear mounting points | Universal dryer wall mount bracket kit with wall spacers |
| Machine collects water in a container | Condenser or heat pump — it does not go on a wall at all |
The brand kits: Simpson, Westinghouse and Electrolux, including the Simpson 39P and 39S kit; Fisher & Paykel and Haier; and the Omega and Euromaid kit that also covers the Stirling, Tempo, Akai, Rank Arena and Abode badges. A second universal listing carries the same hardware.
Why the bracket never makes it to the new house
Removing a wall-mounted dryer is a two-stage job that most people only do once. The machine lifts off the brackets, and the brackets stay bolted to the wall behind it. At that point the dryer is on the floor, the truck is waiting, and unscrewing two pieces of steel out of a wall you are leaving feels like someone else’s problem.
The result turns up a week later in a new laundry: a dryer with no way to hang, four holes in a wall that is not yours any more, and a model sticker that faded years ago. This is an ordinary spare part problem rather than an appliance problem, and it is worth saying plainly because a surprising number of people conclude they need a new dryer.
The second version of the same story is the secondhand purchase. A vented dryer bought privately almost never comes with its brackets, for the same reason. If you are collecting one, it is worth asking the seller to unbolt them before you arrive.
Identify the machine before you order
The model sticker sits inside the door opening on most Australian vented dryers, on the rim you see when the door is open. Failing that, check the back panel near the outlet, or under the control fascia. Photograph it as soon as you find it, because these labels fade and the next person to need it will be you.
If it has already gone, do not guess from the badge alone. Some brands sold several unrelated platforms, and the mounting patterns differ. Work through how to identify an old dryer with no model sticker, which covers reading the machine itself when the paperwork has gone, and send us a photo of the back panel if it is still ambiguous.
What you are looking for on the back panel is the mounting arrangement: usually two pairs of slots or keyhole cut-outs near the top edge. Their spacing is what a bracket has to match, and it is measurable even when every label has worn off.
The universal kit, and what universal actually means
The universal kit covers most Australian vented dryers, which is not the same as all of them. It works because the platform count is genuinely small and the mounting patterns cluster. The two wall spacers included with it are the reason it rescues so many installs: they take up the gap when a tiled splashback, a dado rail or an uneven render face stops the bracket sitting flat against the wall.
Where it does not work is on a machine whose mounting points sit outside the common spacings, and on anything that is not a vented dryer. If your machine has a water container, no kit applies — heat pump and condenser dryers stay on the floor because their compressors and water systems need to be level.
Pros and cons, honestly: the brand kit is the safer buy when you can read your model code, because it is the hardware specified for that machine. The universal kit is the right buy when you cannot, and its spacers handle awkward walls that the brand kits do not address.
Before you drill the new wall
The old install told you nothing about the new wall. Renters especially should get sign-off first, because a bracket needs real fixings — two timber studs or masonry anchors into brick, never plasterboard on its own. A running dryer vibrates continuously, and plasterboard fixings loosen under that load rather than failing all at once. If the new place has small children, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Product Safety guidance on appliance tip-over is worth a read before you pick the height.
Set the bracket level rather than the dryer, leave clearance above a top loader’s lid, and think about where the warm damp air goes before you commit to a position. A wall-mounted vented dryer breathes at face height, which is fine ducted to an outside vent and a mould problem in a sealed internal laundry. The full method is in how to wall-mount a dryer in Australia, and the Electrolux-family fitment detail is in the Simpson, Westinghouse and Electrolux bracket fitment guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I go back and unscrew the brackets from my old place?
If the new owner or landlord will let you, yes — they are the same part. Check them over first: bends at the fixing holes, rust, or a bracket that has been prised rather than unscrewed all mean buy new.
Do I need to buy a whole new dryer if the bracket is gone?
No. The bracket kit is a separate spare part. The mounting points are already in the dryer’s back panel and nothing on the machine itself needs replacing.
Is the universal kit as strong as the brand-specific one?
It is the same class of part and carries the same kind of load. The difference is fit rather than strength — a brand kit is matched to one mounting pattern, and the universal kit covers the common spacings plus spacers for awkward walls.
I am renting. Is there a way to do this without drilling?
Not for a wall mount. The alternative is a freestanding dryer stand over the washer, which needs no fixings but takes up floor space in front of the machine. Ask the landlord first — many are fine with it because the install adds usable laundry space.
The old wall had the dryer at head height. Should I copy that?
Copy the clearance, not the height. Set the drum opening comfortable for whoever uses it most and leave room above a top loader’s lid. Too high is the most common regret.
My dryer hung upside down at the old place. Was that a mistake?
Almost certainly not. Many Australian vented dryers are specified to mount inverted so the controls land at a usable height, with the door rehung to suit. Check your model’s manual before you flip it back.
Get the right bracket first time
Send us the model code, or a photo of the back panel if the sticker has gone, and tell us what the new wall is made of — the part finder takes the code directly. We will confirm the kit and the anchors before you order. Same-day dispatch from Sydney’s Northern Beaches on orders placed before 12pm.
Disclaimer: this article is general information only and is provided without warranty of any kind. Appliance designs vary between models and production runs — always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, switch off and unplug the appliance before starting any work, and confirm parts against the model number on your appliance’s model sticker. Any repair is undertaken at your own risk and Oz Appliance Spares accepts no liability for injury, loss or damage arising from work performed after reading this guide, to the maximum extent permitted by law. If in doubt, use a qualified technician.
