How do you get rid of a laundry chute?

Asked by: Javier Wilson

Why are laundry chutes a thing anymore?

Today, designers aren’t constructing new homes with laundry chutes, not just because the architects are boring and terrible, but also because home trends have eliminated the need. Multi-level homes feature laundry rooms installed on the same floor as bedrooms, saving families the dreaded trip to and from the basement.

How do you get a chute out of clothing?

Hit the basement floor popped open and splattered paint on the washing machine on the dryer.

Where does a laundry chute lead to?

A lateral laundry chute moves the laundry sideways, from room to room. A lateral chute is located on a wall shared with the laundry room. The laundry passes sideways through an access door (possibly placed in a closet), ending up in a basket or bin on the other side of the wall.

Is a laundry chute a fire hazard?

Are laundry chutes a fire hazard, helping spread flames upward? “They can have a chimney effect,” said Karen Harris of the American Institute of Architects. “You can get smoke and fire up through all the floors.”

Are laundry chutes illegal in Massachusetts?

1Refuse and laundry chute enclosures. A shaft enclosure containing a refuse or laundry chute shall not be used for any other purpose and shall be enclosed in accordance with Section 708.4.

Can I put a laundry chute in my house?

If you can find a suitable location, consider a laundry chute! Installing a laundry chute door can be a breeze if you have an unobstructed path between the two floors—or impossible if you encounter wires, plumbing or other obstacles. The best place for a laundry chute is often a hallway.

Are laundry chutes expensive?

Laundry chutes make transporting laundry fast and easy. DIY laundry chute materials cost between $100–$200. Professional chute installation starts at about $800. Laundry chutes should be located over the laundry room.

Is it shoot or chute?

A: The usual spelling for the shaft down which garbage, laundry, and other stuff drops is “chute.” However, some standard dictionaries, including Oxford Dictionaries online, list “shoot” as an acceptable variant.

When was the laundry chute invented?

There’s little, if any, research on the history of laundry chutes. Martin Hackl, a building restoration contractor and consultant in Oak Park, has seen them in homes built as long ago as 1914. “I think they were probably earlier than that,” Hackl said. “I would guess they go back to the 19th Century.”

What are laundry chutes made of?

Though costlier, large-diameter PVC pipe also works well. Wood, drywall, and melamine are additional options, but these latter materials require joints, and with joints you run the risk of snags (the enemy of a successful laundry chute).

How does a laundry shoot work?

Rather than lug your laundry up and down in a heavy basket, a laundry chute allows you to just toss your clothes into a hole in the wall or floor, which spits them out in your laundry room.