Wall-mounted clothes dryers: an overview of modern models

The problem of drying clothes is always very acute, especially for residents of multi-storey buildings or those people who are cramped in space and do not have a balcony or loggia. Clothes dryers have become a way out of this difficult situation. They come in different designs and sizes, divided by type.

To make the right choice when buying a clothes dryer, you must first of all decide on its modification and know the place of attachment of the structure, since there should be a free trip to it. Wall-mounted clothes dryers are in demand. These folding devices are convenient, functional and do not take up a lot of space, which is important in conditions when there is no balcony and the bathtub is small.

The wall structure for drying clothes is a sliding system that is attached with screws or nails.

Wall-mounted dryers have their own characteristics and advantages.

• Compactness. The small size of the device easily fits into any room, even the smallest.
• Functionality. Wall structures have a huge range of products, products are folded, hidden, lowered.
• High degree of strength.
• Immobility, thanks to which the laundry does not fall from the dryer, such as in the floor-standing versions.

• Moisture resistance. Plastic and steel structures are resistant to rain and snow.
• Ease of installation. You can install the product yourself, for this it is enough to have at hand a minimum set of tools and half an hour of free time.
• Easy to use, the wall dryer does not require any special maintenance.
• Long operational period when used as directed.

• Practicality and reliability.
• Resistance to temperature extremes.
• External appeal that allows you to look good in any interior of a bath, balcony, loggia.
• Affordable price segment.

Today, there are many variations of wall dryers. Some people prefer a sliding design, while others prefer a folding device.

Manufacturers offer customers the following types of wall variations:

• sliding;
• folding;
• folding;

• electrical;
• rope;
• "harmonic".

Sliding wall dryers are the perfect balance of cost and functionality. Such a model can move and expand. In the stowed position, the dryer can act as a towel holder. The design provides for a large number of tension strings. Mounts to the wall at any height using a special panel.

Sliding wall dryers are of two types:

• inertial, withstand a load of 5-6 kg;
• cantilever, withstand a load of 8-10 kg.

A foldable dryer is a structure that consists of two small panels and ropes. Most often, the panels are made of plastic. The dryer is mounted under the ceiling - one panel opposite the other, and they are connected by stretched ropes. If necessary, one panel is transferred to another, thus assembling the structure, and the ropes are automatically hidden inside the panel.

Such structures can be folded both in length and in width. The model can have up to six ropes. Such products belong to the cheap price segment, they are easy to use, but the maximum load they can withstand is 7 kg. Bed linen cannot be dried on such ropes.

Swing-out dryer is ideal for small bathtubs and balconiessince it doesn't take up much space. When the structure is not in use, it simply rises up, tight against the wall. Such devices are affordable. They can be plastic, metal, wood, in different color variations, and often play a decorative role.

Electric dryers are a modern approach to drying laundry. They are installed in the bathroom. Such devices are functional, because, in addition to drying, they are also used as a towel holder and a heating device. The device operates from the mains, so the room must be equipped with an outlet and good ventilation so that there is no excess moisture in the air.

In addition, there are many other types of wall dryers, such as a multilevel suspension device or a rope model that can be folded out. It is better to choose rope drying devices with synthetic cords, since they are moisture resistant, do not rub, and do not form plaque and fungus on them.

Also in demand are accordion models, which are easy to use, compact and serve as an ideal device for drying small laundry. For large balconies and bathrooms, the lift dryer is suitable, which is characterized by the highest degree of strength, due to which the device can withstand a load of up to 25 kg.

Most modern clothes dryers have an automatic rope tensioning system, which is very convenient. Many manufacturers make models that are equipped, for example, with hooks or pull-out shelves, rollers or clips.

The sizes of clothes dryers can be very different, it all depends on the model. If the bath or balcony is small, then it is better to buy a narrow structure, the width of which will be 50 or 60 cm, and if the area allows, then you can purchase an option with a width of one meter or more.

Today, manufacturers offer customers a variety of designs for drying clothes, which are made of various materials. Dryers can be made of steel, plastic, wood, aluminum, or simply rope.

Steel dryers are usually chrome-plated. It gives the product an aesthetic appeal.

The advantages of chrome plated steel structures are:

• high degree of strength;
• long operational period;

• beautiful shine;
• reliability;
• resistance to corrosion processes.

Plastic structures for drying clothes are the most purchased devices. They have many benefits.

• Haveresistance to corrosion processes.
• Affordable price.
• Low weight.
• A wide range of colors of products.

• Ease of maintenance. No special products are needed for cleaning and washing.
• The plastic slats do not leave creases on the laundry being dried.
• They do not form stains on things.

Aluminum structures are ideal for those on a tight budget.

Despite the low cost, such designs have some advantages:

• light weight;
• ease of installation and ease of maintenance.

Rope dryers are the simplest and most affordable ones. When buying them, you need to pay attention to the material for making ropes, synthetics are considered durable and reliable.

Wooden dryers are durable, attractive and reliable. But when buying, it should be borne in mind that wooden structures do not tolerate a humid environment well, therefore manufacturers of high-quality products always treat their surface with special protective agents.

There are also combined designs that use several types of materials, such as aluminum and steel. Due to the combination, the product becomes cheaper. Structures made of metal and plastic are considered the most reliable. The base is metal, and the individual elements are plastic.

There are a lot of manufacturers of wall-mounted clothes dryers, we will consider the most famous, popular and well-proven companies.

• Leifheit. A German manufacturer whose products are distinguished by modern design and high quality. This is a premium segment. Dryers of this brand are distinguished by reliability, a good degree of strength, high-quality steel from which the structures are made. The length of the strings starts from two meters.
• Melicone. Italian manufacturer of wall-mounted dryers. The brand combines European reliable quality and Italian design. Products are characterized by durability, reliability, environmental friendliness and a variety of designs. Aluminum dryers are always covered with a special layer that protects the laundry from contact with metal.

• Gimi. Renowned Italian manufacturer of various household goods and fixtures. In his arsenal there are many designs for drying clothes. The characteristic features of the products are ergonomics, compactness, functionality, environmental friendliness, confirmed by special certificates, ease of installation and operation. Most often, metal and plastic are used in the manufacture.
• Dogrular. Russian manufacturer of clothes dryers of various modifications. They are made of plastic, aluminum and stainless steel. Resistant to mechanical damage and corrosion.

• Granchio. Dryers of this Italian brand are distinguished by their compact designs, durability, modern design and special durable mechanisms that ensure the smooth operation of the product.
• Comfort Alumin. Dryers made in Belarus. A feature of the brand is the release of universal models. They are made, as a rule, of aluminum, plastic and stainless steel in a wide range of sizes. The structures use a mechanism for raising and lowering the hung laundry.
• Zalger. A German brand that combines high quality and clear lines of models. All products are durable, reliable, decorated without excessive pretentiousness. The company is specialized in all kinds of clothes dryers.

• Marta. The company manufactures household goods, which includes all types of dryers that are durable. In the manufacture of stainless steel is used with a special coating to prevent mechanical damage and corrosion. Ideal value for money.
• Foppapedretti. An Italian manufacturer that prefers wood when creating products, perfectly combining it with metal and plastic. All structures are environmentally friendly, durable and reliable. In the arsenal of wall dryers, there are many options for folding designs.

Reviews of the above manufacturers are positive, since they all use high-tech equipment and high-quality materials in their production, taking into account the requirements of a modern buyer - environmental friendliness, strength, modern design, compactness and antibacterial coatings.

To choose the right wall dryer for clothes, you must adhere to certain recommendations.

• Decide on the load that is expected. It is better to buy structures that can withstand heavy loads so that you can dry bed linen, towels, bedspreads and other heavy items.
• Understand exactly where the structure will be installed.
• Select the type of fastening, taking into account the material of manufacture of the load-bearing wall, on which the device for drying clothes will be fixed. Walls to which the fastening of powerful structures is allowed must be brick or concrete.

• Pay attention to the material of manufacture of the product. The strongest and most durable are steel and aluminum fixtures. The structure must have a high degree of moisture resistance. If the device is to be mounted on a balcony, then it must be frost-resistant.
• Pay special attention to the rope, since, on the one hand, a natural cord is environmentally friendly, but, on the other hand, synthetic cord is stronger and more durable.

You cannot buy designs with obvious scratches, especially for metal devicesas rust will appear in their place, leaving marks on the laundry. It is also not recommended to buy clothes dryers in which the rods are fixed by welding, since corrosion is rapidly developing in these places. In high-quality designs, the attachment points are hidden under plastic caps, which prevent the formation of puffs and holes on the clothes.

The variety of the model range and a wide range of colors allow you to buy a tumble dryer that will be in harmony with the tiles in the bathroom, tiles on the balcony and any other finishing material.

The wall dryer can be located in the bathroom, on the loggia or on the balcony.

• In the latter version, the structure can be installed on a side wall. This is optimal because most dryers slide forward, which means it can hold a large amount of laundry. Very convenient for sliding and folding structures.
• Small dryers are mounted on the balcony under the window, but then they will not have room to move forward.

• A convenient location for the dryer will be the wall, where the exit to the balcony is located. Outdoor models must be resistant to temperature extremes.
• A multi-tiered dryer will look good on the loggia, since the space of this room is larger than a standard balcony or bathroom. Inertial models are considered the most popular as balcony dryers, especially in terms of space saving.

• You can hang a product of any design and size in the bathroom, It all depends on the area of ​​the room.Additional placement conditions are needed only for an electric dryer, because an outlet and a good ventilation system are needed.
• Often, the structure is placed on the wall where the bathtub stands, so that in case of poor spinning of the laundry, the water does not run down to the floor. A ceiling-mounted dryer looks best, if, of course, its design allows.

• Small dryers look good on top of the radiator, which helps to dry quickly.
• Rope dryers are attached along the room by attaching themselves to opposite walls.

Both balcony models of clothes dryers and bathroom designs have a number of similarities. They can be wall-mounted in any finish (plastic, wood, metal or plaster). The only thing that needs to be done in advance is to reinforce the block using a profile and fix it with self-tapping screws.

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