Sink washing machine

Where to place the washing machine in a small apartment? - This question is of concern to almost every housewife, because far from every housing allows you to allocate scarce space for a household appliance. Particularly acute is the problem facing the owners of the old small-sized housing, where there are small kitchens, small bathrooms or a bathroom. An excellent solution to the problem is a washing machine under the sink, which we will talk about in this article.

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Where to find a suitable place?

With limited space and widespread space saving, a practical solution is to install a household appliance under the sink. Similar models have two mounting options:

• installation in the kitchen;
• placement under the washbasin in the bathroom.

On the global market for household appliances, some manufacturers have washing machines in their production line that are designed specifically for installation under the sink, and therefore have small dimensional characteristics.

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Advantages and disadvantages

The following qualities of such devices can be attributed to the positive characteristics of washing machines developed for washing:

• compactness - thanks to the small dimensions of the sink, you significantly save space in the apartment;
• practicality - the space under the wash basin is rationally used;
• no need to think over a place where such equipment can be located, without prejudice to the free area of ​​movement around the apartment.

However, like any household appliance, a washing washer has several disadvantages:

• it is necessary to use a special sink such as a water lily;
• the use of a special siphon;
• in connection with the structural features of the sanitary equipment of the water lily, there is an increased risk of clogging in the area of ​​sewer drains;
• permissible load of laundry for washing no more than 3.5 kg;
• it is possible that water from the sink gets onto the microchip for electric control of the washing machine, as well as its breakdown during a short circuit;

Important! Be sure to think about your everyday habits when choosing this option for home appliances, as some consumers may experience discomfort when using the sink.

As we can see, there are enough shortcomings in the installation of washing equipment for washing or a washstand, therefore you need to choose this design only if there are no other options.

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The choice of a washing machine

Some manufacturing companies are actively exhibiting special small-sized washers on the home appliance market. On sale today you can find the popular Zanussi, Electrolux and Candy. Relatively recently, suitable models appeared in the production line of Bosch and Samsung.

Some of these manufacturers supply their washing machines for washing or a set of washing equipment complete with a special siphon and a lily sink.

Important! To install a household appliance under the sink, it is necessary to observe several simple requirements:

• minimum depth and width of the product;
• washing machine height up to 70 cm.

These characteristics are due to the fact that the washing machine must be completely hidden under the sink, and at the same time, a small height will allow the convenience of using the sink or washbasin.

Candy

In the line of the Italian manufacturer Candy, the following models of washing machines are suitable for installation under a sink or sink:

• Sandy Aquamatic 80 F;
• Sandy Aquamatic 100 F;
• Sandy Aquamatic 800 DF;
• Sandy Aquamatic 1000 DF;
• Sandy A 1100 DFquamatic.

Important! All equipment from this production company is equipped with electronic control, a timer for delaying the start of washing, and also has many washing programs. A distinctive feature of Candy brand washing machines is a silicate tank.

Eurosoba

The entire line of washing machines for the sink is produced by the Swiss company Soba. These devices differ:

• high functionality;
• a large selection of different washing modes;
• high build quality;
• increased reliability in work.

Important! The manufacturer provides a guarantee for the manufactured equipment for at least 14 years. The key to such a long-term equipment operation are the following factors:

• production of a washing drum and a stainless steel machine body;
• high-quality component parts;
• manual assembly.

This Swiss manufacturer also produces a line of special models of sinks that have the principle of water lilies and are designed specifically for installation above the washing machine.

Eurosob models can go on sale complete with a water lily sink and a siphon of the same manufacturer. Such an acquisition in the kit will cost you less than buying a washing machine, sink and siphon separately.

Elextrolux

Under the Electrolux brand, two models of compact washing machines are immediately produced, which are suitable for installation under the sink:

• Elextrolux EWC1150;
• Elextrolux EWC1350.

Distinctive features:

• Both models are designed for washing up to 3 kg of laundry.
• They, like full-size household appliances from this production company, have a delayed wash function and a complete set of programs.
• Such models are quite expensive, but they have such positive properties as profitability, safety, reliability and ease of use.

Important! It is possible to purchase a compact Electrolux washing machine complete with a sink.

Zanussi

Compact washing machines for the sink from the manufacturing company Zanussi are presented on the modern market with the following models:

• Zanussi FCS826;
• Zanussi FCS1020.

These models are designed for washing 3 kg of laundry, they have leakage protection and a full set of different washing modes.

Important! Zanussi washing machines - this is a budget option installed under the sink or washbasin appliances.

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Rules for installing the machine under the sink:

1. Installation and connection of household equipment to electric, water and sewer networks must be carried out in compliance with all requirements of the factory instructions.
2. The washbasin installed above the washing machine should completely cover the household equipment on all sides. Thus, you will be able to prevent water from entering the appliance when using the sink.
3. The front of the sink must protrude above the washing machine - at least 20 cm. If this rule is not observed, then the legs will rest on the washing machine, and it will be inconvenient to use it.
4. The location of the drain pipes from the sink above the appliance is not allowed. This is because during the vibration of the washing machine, depressurization of the drain sink is possible. Otherwise, there is a risk of water entering the running equipment, which can lead to a short circuit and breakdown of the control unit.

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In this article, we told you about the features of a built-in sink for a washing machine and the most popular manufacturers of equipment of this type. We hope that you will be able to optimize the space in the apartment and make your life more convenient.