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Florida home: I'm wanting to relocate my washer and dryer to the garage. It is a gas dryer.

Question: Do I need to elevate both units off the garage floor? ( It is post 2003.)

Alaska Man
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    Is there a reason you think you need to raise them off the floor? – Alaska Man Feb 24 '20 at 22:52
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I don’t know Florida but in Oregon you would , I believe if your water heater Is elevated your dryer would be covered by the same requirements because of possible flammable fumes from the garage, when the gas burner starts up. I recently raised my washer and dryer (both front loaders) 13-14” off the ground because of washer issues and my wife loves the height. I would raise it even if not code after doing it.

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