How to build a washing machine in the kitchen.
Washing machine usual to see bathroom the room. However, not every layout allows a place under this device in the bathroom.
With a competent approach to business washing machine successfully fit into the kitchen interior and only increase the functionality of this room. The main thing is to find the best a place and embed the machine correctly.
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Washing machine in the kitchen - the pros and cons
Decision build a washing machine under the kitchen countertop has both its advantages and a number of disadvantages.
Benefits
- More functional use of space.
- Kitchen — more secure a placethan a bathroom, as it is not recommended to install electrical appliances in places with high humidity.
- ATbathroom washing machine immediately striking and may violate the style.
disadvantages
- It does not work to store clothes in washing machine on the kitchen.
- Storage of washing powder and cleaning products also requires special vigilance.
- Embedding washing machine for the doors can make it a little harder to lay the laundry.
Embedding options for washing machine
Behind the facade and under the table top
This is the most common way to embed washing machine. It closes completely. Front doors kitchen cabinet, top - table top.
If you have a carefully thought-out design in your kitchen, furniture and accessories are designed in the same style, and the flooring is in perfect harmony with the curtains - it's a pity to spoil it with an inappropriate type of electrical appliance. In this situation, the option to embed in cupboard - the most optimal.
This contributes to the proper operation of devices. If the dimensions of the kitchen do not allow to meet this condition - provide good thermal insulation for each appliance.Remember that in the process of work Washer vibrates.
Under the tabletop, but without the door
In some cases Washer will look appropriate in the kitchen and without a masking door.
Favorable options look when, for example, a refrigerator, Washer, the hood and the oven door are designed in a single metallic shade.
Another option to successfully enter the machine in the kitchen interior under table topwithout resorting to embedding cupboard with doors, - use a special film for pasting.
If necessary washing machine You can also simply paint in a suitable color.In addition, you can order home decor technology according to individual wishes in specialized companies, to obtain a successful combination of typewriter and kitchen set.
Embedding in the cabinet
With this option Washer It is not placed on the floor, but occupies the middle compartment of the cabinet. Under it is a cabinet. Over it - one more compartment kitchen cabinet. From the point of view of design, there are the same features as in the previous version: it looks organically in a concise design, if necessary, additional decor can be used.
Now you do not have to squat or bend over to load and take out the laundry. In addition, it is a great option in terms of rational use. kitchen space - a place and above and below the machine remains functional.
Installation
More often Washer in the kitchen is located under countertop.
Installation Methods
- The machine is placed between two kitchen compartments. of furniture and cover the top counter top.
- The device is located in a separate compartment with doors.
- If the device is equipped with places for fixing furniture hinges, it is placed between the compartments of the cabinet and doors are hung from above.
- For any of these options, the bottom washing machine closed with a special panel.
Rules for installing a washing machine:
- The device requires free air circulation, because the presence of the back wall in the box for embedding is unacceptable. You can close the machine in front, but not behind.
- Better if Washer standing on the floor. It can be placed on a stable cabinet, but not on the cabinet base.
- If avoided installations on the ground still fails - provide him with sufficient stability.
- Installation of equipment must occur on a perfectly flat surface. If a a place for installations Does not possess such qualities - use the adjustable legs of the appliance and the building level. Only an installed machine will work correctly.
- Remember that option installations cars close to counter top causes certain difficulties with access to the powder compartment. However, this difficulty is solved by falling asleep detergent directly into the drum. For most modern models, this option is valid.
Required installation tools
- Measuring tape
- Knife.
- Fasteners.
- Level.
- Adjustable wrench.
- Hose.
- Screwdriver, preferably with a voltage detector.
- Fluoroplastic tape sealer.
- Valve for overlapping.
- Filter.
- Passatizhi.
We engage engineering systems
Washing machine should be connected to the water mains, sewer system and electrical network.
The connection procedure is as follows:
- With the help of a drain hose, we connect the machine to the sewer through a special rubber siphon. This device prevents the penetration of unpleasant odors from the sewer during operation of the device.
- To the water supply Washer connects via the included flexible hose. Be sure to install a separate valve on the pipe supplied to the typewriter. In case of problems with the work of the plumbing, you can only block this pipe without depriving the entire apartment. Also do not neglect to install the filter between washing machine and pipes.
- The connection to the power grid according to the rules should occur from the distribution board, using a ground wire.
Washer in the kitchen - it is comfortable and functional.
The main thing is to think over the layout and location of communications in advance. Then the installation washing machine not difficult.
VIDEO: Proper installation of the washing machine.
I bought a washing machine Hotpoint 4 years ago, there were no difficulties with the connection. Everything was complete hoses, my husband all well connected, as he worked in this area.They took built in the kitchen. It squeezes out great, it doesn't tear things, which I like a lot, and there are a lot of washing modes. You can choose the one that you need and do not need to be steamed for how much washing.