Condensor Dryer under stairs is this ok

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ngac

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Hi all we have a condensing dryer under the stairs and have done for 1-2 yrs

there appears to be a lot of cracks in all the plaster on all the edges as a result of having this here. we bought a condensor as we dont have room for the dryer anywhere other than understairs but they still generate a lot of heat.

Are we damaging anything by having it under the stairs or is it simply the plaster cracking.

I dont want to be weakening the beams or anything and one day the stairs are going to collapse!

Please help a new houseowner that does not know if he is damaging his home!
 
Theres vents at the front of the dryer that lets heated air out, there would also be a certain amount of water in this air too, invisible to the eye.

I would think that its just plaster cracking, as timber would be a lot stronger and durable.
 
If there is water collecting you would begin to see mould appearing. You should have a good hunt about for this. Mould would damage the wood but its also bad for your health.

I'd leave the door open a lot to let the under stairs ventilate, maybe even fit a vent to the door?
Also make sure to keep the dryer clear of any clutter that would interfere with ventilation.

The plaster under the stairs will crack from people running up and down the stairs anyhow.
 
I've had a condenser under the stairs exactly like you for 8 years, with no problems at all.

Only thing I would suggest is to leave the cupboard door open while its running to let a bit of the heat out.
 
there is no water. thanks all for your help im not as worried now. i have told the wife to leave door open at all times its on (she said she did that anyway) and will not worry bout it.
 
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