Laundry Chute Kit

So What Exactly Is a Laundry Chute and Why Do You Need One?

Let's face it, there are lots of questions that come to mind when we think about a laundry chute. Tired of needlessly transporting your laundry up and down the stairs? Sick and tired of dirty washing lying around waiting to be picked up? Easyline Laundry Chutes are happy to help you say hello to your new solution to get dirty clothes and linen from an upper floor to the washing area in homes and businesses! Easyline are your No.1 Laundry Chute Solution in the UK and Ireland to any smart chute, big chute and laundry chute needs or requirements!

The laundry chute (sometimes known as laundry shoot or clothes shoot or shute) or the laundry jet is a great way to keep your home clean and tidy. It’s a simple solution that will save time and money. There are many types of laundry chute solutions available, some are made of plastic, others are metal (stainless steel is the type of laundry chute we recommend). They come in various sizes and shapes. Some are designed to fit on a worktop or inside a cupboard, while most are built into the wall. Preferably a laundry chute door can be accessible for everyone in the house. Ideally, the door should be in a hallway close to the bedrooms with the laundry chute behind the wall in a cupboard or boxed in.

A modern laundry or linen chute is a tube or duct that runs from one upper part of a home or building to another lower part. The purpose of the chute is to allow a person to safely drop clothes or linen from a higher level of the home or building down into a lower level or basement where the washing machine and dryers are located. Our system is made of stainless steel grade 316L seamlessly welded and smooth on the inside and outside. Ideally the laundry chute should run straight down although it can be offset to a maximum of 45 degrees. Modern laundry chutes in the UK and Ireland are becoming more and more popular. 

The laundry chute is a simple device used to move clothes from the upper floor to the washing machine. It consists of a tube which runs through the floor of the house to the area where the laundry will be cleaned. This tube is made of stainless steel and is secured to the wall with wall brackets. There are two types of laundry chutes; gravity fed and suction driven. Gravity fed laundry chutes use the force of gravity to pull the clothes down the tube. Power driven laundry chutes use a motor to suck the clothes down the tube, making it easier to load and unload the clothes.

Here at Easyline, we sell both. You can find out more about our laundry jet solution here.

Features:

• Fire rated doors 120 minutes with a smoke seal
• Smooth stainless-steel finish inside and out
• Extensions in every size to enable the exact height and length of chute.

Benefits:

• Easy installation
• Long lasting (will last for the life of the house)
• Available in various styles and sizes

If you take care of your laundry chute you will only need it serviced once every few years and can be carried out yourself. It is recommended that you check the door hinges regularly and if they become loose, replace them. If the laundry chute door is damaged, you can simply detach from the frame and change the door.  Avoid inserting contaminated or greasy clothes. There is no ongoing service fee for Easyline laundry chutes.  

Make sure you get the answers to this laundry chute question as they are important:

Parts are made from steel, fire-proof material - ideally stainless steel, not plastic or wood.

A UK fire-proof rated laundry chute doors will be supplied (to meet or exceed BS 476:Part 22).

Parts will be encased in at least half an hour fire rated compartment using plasterboard, brick or block.

The hole in the floor where the laundry chute passes through requires a 60min fire rated seal.

Laundry chutes are an essential part of every household (they are sometimes nicknamed easy chutes). They provide a convenient way to get dirty laundry down to a lower floor. 

Features:

Safe for use in basements, garages, crawl spaces, attics, and other areas where there's limited space.

Easy to install.

Convenient for getting dirty laundry down to the laundry room.

Laundry chute doors should be supplied with a lockable handle and fire rated.

If the laundry chute is over 3 floors or more, the doors will be required to be self-closing.

A recommendation should be made that all laundry chute doors are installed at least 1m above finished floor level.

There should be no sharp edges inside any of the pipe-work. Our laundry chutes are seamless welded with the elbows and T pieces acid cleaned to remove any potential hang up points.

This is an important question. If you are considering buying a house, then you should know if there is a laundry chute available. This is because a laundry chute is a great way to save time, space, and money when doing your washing.

A laundry chute is a smooth stainless-steel tube which leads from an upper floor of your house down to a lower floor.  If you don’t have a laundry chute, you are at risk of tripping or falling downstairs due to carrying dirty clothes and baskets and you should consider installing one. There are many benefits to having a laundry chute installed. For example, it saves space in your laundry room, you can send clothes down and carry on cleaning. You can't have a laundry chute if it's a bungalow (unless you are considering installing a power-driven Laundry Jet; laundry jet is a chute that transports laundry for rooms with ports installed and is a vacuum powered laundry chute). You can check out the popular Laundry Jet make here. Suitable residential homes in the UK range from 2 to 7 floors. New builds and renovation projects can accommodate a laundry chute easier as there is already ongoing building work. Ideally, a straight vertical drop into the utility room is the perfect situation. However, slight offsets or even angles up to 45 degrees can be fitted without laundry getting stuck halfway down. So, if you are thinking about buying a house, then check if there is a laundry room available. Contact us and we will be able to offer some advice about the ideal location and size of the laundry chute in your house.

Consider ending the laundry chute in a tall cupboard that hides the pipe and the dirty clothes. The end of the laundry chute ideally should be just inside the top of the cupboard with a shelf to accommodate a basket as high as the user is comfortable with. You can then fit shelves with baskets below this to separate the colours and whites. You may also want to keep the pipe on show as a feature. The laundry would then drop straight into a basket. Or you might prefer to have the pipe hidden away with a door at the bottom of the chute. This way the laundry is hidden away until you are ready to do the washing. 

Features:

• Floor to ceiling cupboard.
• Pipe visible or hidden.
• Laundry basket.
• Door at the bottom.

Benefits:

• Chute and laundry hidden away.
• Keeps the washing area tidy and free of smells.
• More space for other items.
• Less mess.

If you are looking for a professional laundry chute installation company in the United Kingdom or anywhere in Europe, then look no further than Easyline Laundry Chutes. We provide a wide range of services including laundry chute installation, repair, maintenance, cleaning, and more. We also offer supply only with full installation instructions, videos, and a mobile number should the installer require guidance during the laundry chute installation.

Our team of professionals has years of experience installing laundry chutes and we know exactly what works best for each individual situation. Whether you need a single chute installed or multiple chutes, we can help you find the right solution for your needs.

We recently had a large hotel group purchase a linen chute, but they wanted to install themselves in different stages of the hotel build. We supplied an engineer to train their tradesmen in starting the chute and how to complete first fix. He will return on completion of the installation to test the interlocking doors and integrity of the chute prior to final fix. On completion of the hotel prior to the hotel opening we will then visit the hotel to commission the linen chute.

Features:

• Installation
• Repair
• Cleaning
• Maintenance
• Supply only Laundry Chute
• Supply only with consultation

Benefits:

• Professional workmanship
• Affordable rates
• Fast turnaround times
• Free estimates
• Guaranteed results
• Free to install the chute in stages

Visit our installation page for further advice on a laundry chute installation.

The most popular laundry chute size is 300mm (12 inches). Laundry chutes are also available in the following sizes: 250mm, 350mm, 400mm for residential laundry chutes. 600mm - 900mm for commercial laundry chutes. Feel free to make a call to understand more about laundry chute size

There are many ways to childproof a laundry chute. Some people use a lockable door. Our doors are lockable and come with a flush handle which kids under 10 find difficult to open. Laundry Chute doors should be fitted at least 1000mm above finished floor level. 

A laundry or linen chute is a method of transferring clothes, towels, and bedding from upper floors down to a lower floor using the force of gravity. For example, a bedroom, bathrooms, or landings can have door access points and the laundry will end up in a Utility room or near to where the washing machine is situated.

Laundry chutes are great because they save space, they keep clothes clean, and they help prevent clutter. But what if we told you there was an even better reason?

Laundry chutes are also a great way to teach kids how to do their chores. They can practice and enjoy tidying their room by throwing the dirty laundry down the chute. 

Features:

• Clears dirty clothes or linen quickly
• Keeps rooms clear and organized
• Easy to install

Benefits:

• Save space
• Organize laundry
• Prevent clutter
• Reduces the risk of falling down stairs

Easy Installation (can be installed in a few hours)

Integrated child & vulnerable adult safety feature

Airproof system to prevent heat loss and smell 

A range of extension sizes to enable an exact fit including adjustable extensions

Once installed it’s there for the life of the house

Seamless laser welded 316L grade stainless steel system, high gloss polished. 

No sharp edges for laundry to get caught on

No static charge as by plastic or galvanised pipe or wooden homemade systems

Four different types of RAL 9003 powder-coated laundry chute doors. All Lockable, with an airtight system to prevent sound propagation

Highest European and National Standards - EN 13 240, DIN+, 1.BImSchV2, DiBt, 15a B-VG, NS 3058/3059