Top loading washing machines open upward rather than outward, which changes what a properly fitting stand needs to account for. A dryer stand for a top loader washing machine has to leave clear space above the lid, not just around the sides.
Both share a similar foundation, differing mainly in how much height flexibility they offer.
This model adjusts in both width and height, rated to hold up to 80 kilograms. It suits most standard top loading washing machines comfortably.
The Ultra offers the same 80 kilogram rating, but adds an extra low height option and two shelf height choices, useful where vertical clearance above the top loader is tighter than usual.
Britec offers different freestanding configurations because a top loader, a standard front loader and a confined laundry do not require the same solution.
Top & front loaders
An adjustable option for households that need clearance above a top loader or flexibility around a front loader.
Two-dryer solution
A vertical two-tier configuration created for households that need to organise more than one dryer above a front loader.
Front loaders
A front-loader solution designed to move into position more easily in laundries where access around the washing machine is limited.
Front loaders and top loaders create genuinely different clearance requirements. A stand designed purely around a front loader’s door swing may not account properly for a top loader’s upward-opening lid.
Britec’s Adjustable and Ultra models are both suited specifically to top loaders, alongside front loaders, rather than being built for one type and adapted for the other.
A few practical questions make the decision between these two models straightforward.
Worth confirming first:
If clearance isn’t a major constraint, the standard Adjustable model handles most top loader setups without any issue. The Ultra earns its place specifically where height is tight.
A top loader’s lid needs to open fully to load and unload washing properly. A stand positioned too low, or without the right height adjustment, can restrict this movement and make daily use genuinely frustrating.
Both the Adjustable and Ultra models account for this by allowing the shelf height to be set appropriately above the washing machine.
Regardless of which one suits your top loader, both share the same high quality steel frame and anti-slip rubber shelf found across Britec’s range. Adjustable feet correct for uneven laundry floors on both models equally.
Neither requires wall drilling, keeping them freestanding and suited to rental properties as much as owned homes.
Britec has both models SGS tested on the relevant units, and each comes with a five-year warranty covering defects in material and workmanship. The business has operated in Australia since 2009.
A few other points worth knowing:
Afterpay and Zip Money are both available at checkout, letting you spread the cost with no interest added. Shipping covers most of Australia through Australia Post or a selected courier, though PO boxes aren’t accepted as a delivery address.
If you’d rather confirm the clearance in person, showroom pickup is available in Pemulwuy, New South Wales, and Ripley, Queensland, depending on stock. Installation is also offered in Sydney and Brisbane, generally costing between $120 and $200 depending on location.
A top loader changes the entire geometry of the setup because its working space is above the machine. The lid may appear compact when closed, yet travel much higher as it opens. Controls are often placed along the back edge as well, exactly where a poorly positioned shelf could make them awkward to see or reach. A suitable dryer stand needs to preserve that open area rather than simply clear the washer cabinet.
Britec offers two relevant choices. Dryer Stand Adjustable provides width and height flexibility with an 80 kilogram load rating. Dryer Stand Ultra keeps the same rating and broad compatibility but adds an extra-low adjustable position and two shelf height options. Ultra is useful where the whole room has limited vertical space, provided the selected position still leaves the top-loader lid free.
The standard Adjustable can be the better value when there is no low cupboard or ceiling restriction. Its height range already handles many top-loader setups without adding a feature the household does not need. Ultra becomes more compelling when a few centimetres determine whether the dryer clears shelving above, or when keeping the dryer lower improves access.
Check these points in your laundry:
A dryer stand for a top loader washing machine needs genuine height flexibility above the lid, not just a stand that fits by width alone. Britec’s Adjustable and Ultra models both account for this properly. Reach us today to confirm which one suits your top loader’s clearance needs.
The value of a dryer stand is not simply that it holds an appliance. The design needs to work with the room, the washing machine and the way the household uses the laundry.
Freestanding
No wall brackets or drilling are required for the stand itself.
Adjustable setup
Selected models provide width, height or levelling adjustment.
Anti-slip shelf
Rubber shelf material is designed to reduce dryer movement and vibration.
Portable solution
A practical choice for renters and households planning future moves.
A simple process helps avoid fit issues and makes product selection much easier.
Record the available width, depth and height, including cabinets, doors and services.
Check machine dimensions, dryer weight and top-loader lid clearance where relevant.
Compare your measurements with Britec sizing guides and certified capacity.
Follow the model instructions or arrange professional installation in an available area.
Tony Kahale created the Dryer Stand after identifying a need for a more practical space-saving laundry solution.
The response to the original design led to Britec Innovative Products and an expanding range of home solutions. The company continues to develop products around common household problems, with customer conversations helping shape future designs.
Britec remains Australian owned and operated, with an in-house focus on product quality and personalised customer service.
Tony Kahale Founder & Product Design Developer
