Installing a washing machine in the kitchen: pros, cons, placement

If there is not enough space in the bathroom, a washing machine can be installed in the kitchen. This location has its advantages, so many owners of small-sized housing stay on it. For the installation to be successful, it is important to know in advance the optimal placement options, and if you want to do everything yourself, you should ask how best to connect the machine yourself.

Many experts do not consider the kitchen to be the best place for mounting a washing machine, however, in the presence of a studio apartment or a small apartment with a tiny bathroom, this will be a forced but justified measure. In such a connection, you can find certain advantages:

• you will save space in the bathroom without overloading its interior;
• you will be able to control the washing during the hassle in the kitchen;
• in the kitchen, the washing machine is not subject to constant exposure to moisture (this is especially important for devices with electronic control);
• washing will be possible even while the bathroom is occupied by one of the family members;
• depending on the installation option, the machine can be inserted into the interior of the kitchen or hidden.

But, although there are a lot of positive aspects, there are some disadvantages in installing a washing machine in the kitchen, for example:

• will have to spend money on installation powerful wiringcapable of withstanding additional equipment;
• dirty laundry will need to be collected and sorted separatelyhow to store washing powders, conditioners and other accessories;
• noisy work interfere with the communication of family members in the kitchen during joint meals;
• will appear in the room odors from powder and other detergents, they will mix with kitchen smells;
• household chemical particles will remain in the air, so they can settle on dishes and food.

When choosing an appliance that is suitable for installation in the kitchen, they take into account various parameters, among which are the dimensions, and the type of load of linen, and the method of installation of the device. In addition, the energy efficiency class and the noise level should be taken into account. Important characteristics when placing the machine in the kitchen also include leakage protection, control type, child protection and many other nuances.

If you choose a typewriter according to the method of loading it, front models are more preferable for the kitchen, in which clothes are laid through the side hatch. Such devices are presented in a large assortment, they fit well into the interior, they can be built in, are affordable, do their job well.

However, there is no need to abandon the idea of ​​installing a top-loading machine, because the quality of the wash in it is also good. In addition, laundry can be added to such devices during the washing process, and the need for free space in front of the machine disappears. However, such models are somewhat more expensive and are not built under the countertop.

Determining the dimensions of the equipment, one must be guided by the place that was chosen for her in the kitchen. In the case of free-standing models, the dimensions will be the same, when built into a headset, they will be different.

Cars that stand apart from furniture are the most common. They are placed near communications to ensure water supply and drainage into the sewer. At the same time, they should stand as far as possible from the oven and refrigerator, since in the process of operation, freestanding machines create vibration, which can adversely affect the functioning of the compressor and the built-in fan.

If a frontal model is chosen for the kitchen, it is placed so that the door opens without any difficulties. In addition, it is important that the user has free access to pipes and hoses through which water is supplied and removed from the device. The choice of a freestanding machine is justified if the repairs in the kitchen were made long ago and there is simply no place for built-in appliances.

All models of built-in washing machines suitable for the kitchen are divided into fully built-in (they are completely hidden behind the panels) and appliances that have the ability to build-in (they can be left free-standing or placed under the countertop). The choice of one of the types of such machines will determine the process of installing the product.

Such embedding saves space and does not affect the design of the room in any way, since the typewriter is not visible at all. This option will be the best choice for a small kitchen, but when choosing a model, you will have to take into account the size of the kitchen furniture. If you are interested in full embedding, then keep in mind that you can install the machine in different ways.

• Into the cupboard. This method is only suitable for front-type devices. They are placed inside the furniture set. In this case, it is possible to install not only on the floor, but also in the middle compartment, when another cabinet is placed under the washing machine.
• Under the sink. This is a practical option, since the space under the sink is very often empty and the water supply is very close. But if there are any problems with the supply or drainage of water from the sink, then the washing machine will have to be removed for repair.
• Under the bar counter. If the tabletop is folding, then this arrangement is also suitable for a vertical type machine. One of the disadvantages of this option may be the remote location of pipes with water.

Such a build-in involves the use of a suitable design technique, for example, in the same color as the refrigerator, furniture fronts and oven. Having placed the machine under the table top, its front side is left open. If there is a possibility or need, the front of the machine can be hidden with a decorative door.

This type of partial embedding is considered very convenient. With him, the machine is often placed against the wall, on one of the sides of the sink. So the technique will be available only from the front side, and the other three sides are hidden from view.

This option of partial embedding is in demand if the purchased machine does not fit into the overall design of the room.... In this situation, the appliance is best hidden behind a door. Another advantage of this placement will be better protection from children, since the door can be locked.

The process of installing a machine in the kitchen includes certain stages.

• Preparation. It provides for the selection of the device, its transportation, as well as the release from transport bolts.
• Installation of equipment at the selected location. The clipper must be carefully aligned vertically and horizontally.
• Electrical connection... At this stage, a separate socket is prepared, a circuit breaker is mounted, and grounding is provided.
• Plumbing connection... Such work is carried out using adapters and pipes that will provide water supply to the machine.
• Sewerage connection. The water can be discharged into the sink siphon or into the kitchen sewer pipe.

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