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Hi,

We’re thinking about installing a washer/dryer unit on our second floor and we have a few questions/concerns:
1) How do you know if your floor can handle the extra weight of a w/d?
2) How close does the dryer have to be to the gas line? Can you use the same lines that you use for the stove?
3) If anyone else has done this, what’s the ballpark estimate for hooking up the dryer to the gas line and installing an outside vent, and can you reccommend anyone for the job?
4) I’m a bit concerned about leaks as a potential problem since this floor may eventually become part of a rental. Has anyone had any trouble with leaks? If so, is there any sort of basin or drainage system we can install to ensure that leaks won’t ruin the house?
Thanks in advance for any advice!