Check if your washer will fit from the delivery truck through the door, down the hallway, and into the laundry room. Complete delivery path guide.
A standard washer (27" wide, 150–200 lbs) fits through most doors and hallways. The utility room or basement door is the most common bottleneck at 28–30 inches. Use an appliance dolly, install transit bolts for transport, and leave 4–6 inches behind the unit for hookups.
Check the utility room door — it is usually the tightest spot.
Standard washers (27" wide, 150–200 lbs) arrive on a delivery truck or in a personal vehicle. Use an appliance dolly to unload — never lift a washer without one. Keep the washer upright and install transit bolts if transporting in a personal vehicle.
Run the a Washer Fit in an SUV CalculatorStandard washers at 27" wide fit through most 32" doors with clearance to spare. Measure the clear width of every door between the driveway and laundry room — the utility room or basement door is often the tightest at 28–30 inches.
Run the a Washer Fit Through a Door CalculatorRoll the washer on the appliance dolly through the hallway. Any 90-degree turns need corridor width of at least 28 inches (the washer depth). Check for low-hanging obstacles like pendant lights or ductwork.
Run the a Washer Fit Through the Hallway CalculatorPosition the washer in the laundry space with at least 1 inch of clearance on each side. Connect water supply hoses, the drain hose, and level the machine using the adjustable feet. Remove transit bolts before the first use.
Run the a Washer Fit Through a Door CalculatorInstall the free ItemFits extension — it reads product dimensions on IKEA, Wayfair, Amazon and tells you if it fits before you buy.
Learn proven techniques for moving heavy furniture yourself. Covers furniture sliders, dollies, straps, disassembly, and measuring doorways before moving day.
Door widths range from 24 to 36 inches depending on type, era, and country. Know your door size before buying furniture or planning a move.
Standard washers and dryers (27" wide) fit through most doors and hallways. The laundry space needs 54–58" wide for side...
Moving appliances to the basement requires checking the basement door (often narrower than standard), stair width, and c...
A standard fridge (30–36" wide with handles) must stay upright through the entire path. Remove doors and handles to redu...