Comparing the EZ Laundry Pedestal to OEM Drawer Pedestals: A Comprehensive Guide

Let's dive in and do an in-depth comparison between our EZ Laundry Universal Pedestal and the OEM Drawer Pedestal from Samsung. While the Samsung pedestal is a quality product, I’d like to show you why you don’t always need to buy a manufacturer-specific pedestal for your washer and dryer. Our EZ Laundry Universal Pedestal offers a fantastic alternative with unique benefits.

Why Laundry Pedestals?

Laundry pedestals elevate your front-load machines to a more comfortable height, alleviating back, knee, and neck pain caused by constant bending. This simple enhancement can make a big difference in your laundry routine.

Cost Efficiency

We have spoken to countless appliance salesman and customers and the steep cost of an OEM drawer pedestal is the number one reason they are avoided and alternatives are pursued. 

• OEM Drawer Pedestal: Typically ranges from $250 to $350.
• EZ Laundry Pedestal: Starts at only $179.99, including the built-in drain pan, providing excellent value and longevity.

Dimensions and Elevation

• Samsung Drawer Pedestal: Elevates your machines by about 14 inches.
• EZ Laundry Universal Pedestal:
  • Standard height elevates by 16 inches for all size (24, 27, 28, and 29").
  • Extended height (only available currently in 29" width) elevates by 18 inches, designed to meet the 18” minimum height requirement for gas appliances in garages.

Storage Space

One significant advantage of the EZ Laundry Pedestal is its storage capacity. The Samsung pedestal has a drawer with limited space. In contrast, our open shelf design provides considerably more storage room. You can fit bulk-sized detergent bottles and even a full-size hamper, like our EZ Laundry Hamper, for added convenience.

Adjustable Feet

Both pedestals feature adjustable rubber feet to accommodate uneven floors, which is crucial for minimizing vibrations. However, our pedestal's feet are significantly larger and more robust, offering better shock absorption compared to the Samsung model. Ours is .8 inch thick while the samsung is about .3 inch.

Universal Design and Ease of Installation

The EZ Laundry Pedestal's universal design makes it compatible with almost any brand of washer and dryer. Installation is straightforward: simply lift your machines and place them on the shelf. No need to lock them in place, as our raised edges keep the machines secure. The Samsung pedestal is specific to certain models and is more complex to install. The complexity can even lead to broken pieces.

Sturdiness and Vibration Control

Sturdiness is another area where our pedestal excels:

• Samsung Pedestal: Uses thin metal (.5mm thick) with minimal support brackets, which can lead to vibrations and noise during the spin cycle.
• EZ Laundry Pedestal: Constructed with 1.5mm thick metal and reinforced with support brackets, it can easily hold over 700 pounds. This robust design minimizes vibrations, ensuring a quieter laundry experience.

Unique Features

Our pedestal includes a built-in drain pan with a drainage hose—a feature not offered by any other pedestal. This addition provides multiple benefits:

• Captures potential water leaks from your laundry machines.
• Diverts leaking water using the provided drainage attachment to a nearby floor drain or bucket.
• Holds up to 3 gallons of water and can be plugged if you prefer not to use the drainage hose.

We recommend adding a water alarm to alert you of any leaks. In contrast, adding a typical plastic drain pan to a drawer pedestal like Samsung's is impossible, as it obstructs the drawer, and custom metal pans can be costly.

Another unique feature we offer is that our pedestals can be connected together to eliminate your pedestals from walking and to provide an even more rigid structure to eliminate side to side swaying.

Aesthetics and Assembly

While the Samsung pedestal offers a matching aesthetic to your washer and dryer, our pedestal has a modern, timeless design that fits well with any setup. Additionally, our pedestals can be easily connected, a feature not available with the Samsung model.

Our pedestal ships deconstructed to prevent dents, and assembly is straightforward.

Conclusion

The EZ Laundry Universal Pedestal stands out as a versatile, cost-effective, and robust alternative to OEM drawer pedestals. It offers superior storage, sturdiness, and unique features like the built-in drain pan, making it an excellent investment for your laundry needs.

If you have any questions, please visit our website at EZLaundry.co or contact us through email at support@ezlaundry.co. Stay tuned for more comparisons and insights in our upcoming videos!

Thank you for reading, and happy laundering!