Can I put a dishwasher under the hob and how do I do it?

Often, when developing a kitchen interior, the owners are faced with space constraints. Small rooms do not allow to accommodate many household appliances. However, even in small "Khrushchev" buildings, you can organize the space as functional as possible and build in all the necessary devices. Of course, the oven and hob must be installed, but the dishwasher becomes a stumbling block. Many housewives are ready to abandon it, considering it impossible to put a dishwasher under the hob.

Visually, such a placement option seems to be just ideal: space is saved, the devices are arranged compactly and organically. After all, the hob fits harmoniously on top of the dishwasher. But the implementation of such a project has some nuances that can complicate the process. Before deciding on such a layout, be sure to consider the following:

• during operation, the hob, gas or induction, heats up quite strongly, transferring heat to the device below, and it is contraindicated in a dishwasher;

• moisture accumulates and condenses from the dishwasher, which can harm the hob, especially if it is of an electric type;

• the installation of these kitchen units includes connections of completely different types of communications, which can interfere with each other;

• if the surface is gas, there are also features of connecting special hoses, they cannot be closed, pinched, their violation is unacceptable.

If all these points can be solved within the framework of your project, then you should study the requirements for installing a hob and dishwasher in close proximity to each other.

• Distance. It is necessary to maintain a certain distance between these devices, which is rather problematic to calculate. Violation will lead to the fact that the units are not ideally integrated into furniture sets. Also, there may be no space left for insulating layers against moisture and heat.

• Place of installation. The dishwasher should be right next to the sink, between the two lower cabinets. The hob is either built into the worktop or cut in by another method. Failure to comply with these recommendations can lead to the failure of household appliances much earlier than the terms stated by the manufacturer.

First, decide what kind of surface will be placed over the dishwasher. As a rule, two options are considered: gas and induction. If you have not yet purchased these household gadgets, approach the choice taking into account the specifics of the placement:

• preferable induction rather than gas type of panel, since the heating of the induction in the lower part is rather weak and does not transfer heat to nearby objects;

• As for the dishwasher, the built-in model definitely wins over the standard one, since a felt layer is applied around the case, which provides excellent thermal insulation.

Even if you decide to entrust the installation to specialists, you need to know the basic requirements for the installation:

• the distance between the bodies of the dishwasher and the hob must not be less than 2.5 cm;

• a moisture-insulating layer of dense foil or foamed foam must be laid in the gap between the housings;

• choose the thinnest panel, no thicker than 5 cm, so that it fits optimally in the worktop and looks like a single whole with it;

• consider only devices with a height of up to 82 cm, otherwise, taking into account the margin between the cases, the structure will be higher than comfortable, then the operation of the panel will become inconvenient;

• think over the distance from the wall to the structure, it should allow accommodating all the necessary communications (hoses, wires are free, and creases, bends, squeezing are unacceptable);

• the distance from the dishwasher body to the floor must not be less than 1 cm, otherwise heat and air exchange may be disrupted;

• the dishwasher also tends to get hot, especially from the bottom, so it is not recommended to place it on the floor.

This is a rather tricky placement option and can be tricky. After all, extremely stringent requirements are imposed on gas equipment. Failure to comply with them can lead to irreparable consequences, the most harmless of which will be equipment failure. Why you shouldn't consider such a combination of kitchen appliances:

• the dishwasher tends to heat up, and the gas panel heats up even more, transferring additional heat to the machine, this is very harmful for this device;

• the placement of gas hoses should be as free and accessible as possible, pinching is unacceptable, examination by specialists should not cause any difficulties;

• the thickness of the gas-type panel is quite noticeable, placing it on top of the dishwasher, you will create an unaesthetic design.

Home appliance manufacturers came to the rescue of those wishing to place appliances in this way and released a model that combines a hob, oven and dishwasher. The multifunctional miracle device has 4 gas burners, a small oven, and a small dishwasher. The advantages of such a device:

• compactness;

• economical consumption of water and energy resources;

• ergonomics;

• connection of kitchen appliances of different types in one design;

• the price of the device does not exceed the total cost of three household appliances.

There are also disadvantages:

• the small size of the oven has only one sheet, so it will not allow cooking a number of dishes, forces the oven in several passes and is not suitable for a large family;

• the modest size of the dishwasher makes it possible to wash the same amount of dishes, so again, for a large family, this is not the best option.

Thus, this interesting kitchen unit will be an excellent solution for a small family or a bachelor. The device will save space and will not cause any difficulties with installation.It is enough to provide the measurements of the multifunctional device to the designer of the kitchen set for optimal placement.

For information on how to avoid mistakes when installing the dishwasher under the hob, see the video below.