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Quick answer: most vented dryers sold in Australia can be wall-mounted — it’s the classic above-the-washer install — using the bracket kit matched to your dryer, fixed into studs or masonry, with the dryer’s feet removed and (on many models) the unit mounted inverted per the manual. Heat pump and condenser dryers cannot be wall-mounted — their compressors and water systems must stay level on the floor.
Find the bracket kit for your dryer
Which dryers can go on the wall
| Dryer type | Wall-mountable? |
|---|---|
| Vented dryer (the classic 4–7kg Australian unit) | Yes — with the correct bracket kit; check the manual for inverted-mounting instructions |
| Heat pump dryer | No — the compressor must stay level; mounting kills it and the warranty |
| Condenser dryer | No — water collection needs the machine level on the floor |
| Washer-dryer combo | No — floor machine, full stop |
The bracket kits we stock
- Electrolux dryer wall mount bracket kit — EDV series (also fits the matching Simpson and Westinghouse vented platforms)
- Universal dryer wall mount bracket kit with wall spacers — for most other vented dryers
Both kits sell steadily for a reason: the bracket that came with a dryer rarely survives a house move.
Mounting it right (the 30-minute version)
- Find structure. Two studs for timber walls (use a stud finder — brackets carry 25–35kg of vibrating machine) or masonry anchors in brick. Plasterboard alone will not hold a running dryer. Period.
- Height: set the drum door comfortable for the main user — typically bracket line around 1500–1600mm; leave clearance above the washer lid if it’s a top loader.
- Level matters: a tilted dryer walks its belt sideways and wears it early. Spirit-level the bracket, not the dryer.
- Inverted models: many Australian vented dryers mount upside-down so the controls land at eye level — the manual states it, and the control fascia flips. If inverted, the door usually rehangs.
- Venting: a wall-mounted dryer breathes at face height — duct it to a window/wall vent or expect a steamy ceiling and mouldy cornices by August.
Renters’ note
Brackets need real fixings, so get landlord sign-off — or use a freestanding dryer stand over the washer instead. The universal kit’s spacers also rescue installs where a dado rail or tile line keeps the bracket off the wall face.
Frequently asked questions
Q: My old bracket is bent — can I straighten and reuse it?
A: Don’t. Bent steel has work-hardened and the next failure is sudden, with a running dryer attached. Kits are cheap; ceilings aren’t.
Q: Can two people skip the spirit level and eyeball it?
A: The belt disagrees. Two minutes with a level adds years to the drive parts.
Q: My dryer brand isn’t Electrolux/Simpson/Westinghouse — which kit?
A: The universal kit covers most vented machines — check your dryer’s rear mounting points, or send us the model number and we’ll confirm.
Q: Vented dryer in a windowless laundry — what then?
A: Duct kits to an external wall vent solve it properly; a door louvre is the minimum. Recycling hot wet air shortens the dryer’s life and grows mould.
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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.
