Installing a dish dryer in a cupboard

One of the essential attributes of a kitchen is a dish dryer, which is used not only to dry plates, glasses, but also organizes a storage system for kitchen utensils, saves space in the kitchen. A huge assortment of kitchen dryers, varying in shape, design, fixing location, number of levels, workmanship and the presence of additional sections, will help the most demanding housewives to properly build a ware storage system. Today we tried to collect all the most useful and necessary about the kitchen attribute and tell you how the installation of the dishwasher in the cupboard goes. It is the built-in storage system for utensils that is the most optimal option, because it allows you to not only store dishes for daily use, but also prevents the appearance of dust on it.

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The main types of dryers

There are a huge number of models of dishwashers, for example, according to the method of installation, they can be divided into such types.

Separate dryer

Such products are also called open. Designed for installation on the sink. Most often, such products are made of plastic or stainless steel. Differ in the small weight and simplicity of a design:

• Simple models are designed for a small number of dishes and do not carry a special design load in the kitchen.
• The dryer is mounted on the sink, that is, always at hand.
• It is convenient to put in it not only plates, but also vegetables after washing.
• Dryers in the form of a lattice or mesh are made. Products with a perforated surface are also available.

Advantages of open dryers:

• easy to use;
• unpretentious in leaving;
• have a fairly low price;
• are mobile.

Important! Such products can be placed anywhere in the kitchen by simply attaching it to a wall or by placing it on any surface.

Embedded Products

Such dryers are installed in a cabinet standing on the floor or in a wall cabinet. Storage systems for dishes are mounted directly in the cabinet using special plastic fasteners. At the installation site, the built-in dishwasher dryer in the cabinet is divided into the following groups:

1. For wall mounted cabinets. Most often, the dishwasher is located in a wall cabinet, located directly above the sink. This arrangement is most convenient, since it is easy for the housewife to reach the dishes, there is no need to bend down, which saves time and energy when washing dishes and serving the table.
2. Floor standing. The place of installation of the dryer is a floor cabinet - both corner and frontal. This option, as a rule, is chosen by owners of small-sized apartments who are not able to arrange a sufficient number of wall-mounted lockers or owners of a dishwasher. In this case, it is very convenient to fold the dishes from the sink directly into the lower section.
3. Corner (both mounted and floor). For small apartments with small kitchens, a corner cabinet located at the junction of the furniture wall is a very popular place for installing a dish dryer. When choosing this option, pay attention to the fact that the drying should not have a rectangular, but a triangular shape, then it will easily fit into the corner.

Desktop model

Such a dryer is located near the sink, for example, on the countertop, and can be of various configurations:

• stationary or collapsible;
• with two or three tiers for appliances.

Such a product will always be in sight, so choose a shape and color to suit the style of the kitchen.

Important! Pay attention to models with a cover. They are relevant if there is no hinged cabinet, as the lid can protect the dishes from dust.

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Device

To save space in the kitchen and hide the dishes from prying eyes and dust, it is better to purchase a dryer located inside the kitchen furniture. Most often, for this purpose, use a cabinet located above the sink or near it. Regardless of the location, the dish dryer can be divided into several types.

For example, depending on the number of tiers, products are:

• Single-tier. Such models are suitable for drying plates, saucers and salad bowls. Single-level models can be placed in all standard kitchen cabinets.
• Two-tier. Such models are also called two-level. Suitable for drying and storing plates, cups.
• Specialized drying. This type of product is suitable for organizing a storage system for almost all dishes, including cutlery.

Advice:

• When buying any model dishwasher, pay attention to the equipment. The dryer should include a metal or plastic tray to collect draining water. Without this important detail, the cabinet in which the dryer will be installed will be constantly exposed to moisture, which will subsequently damage furniture.
• If you purchased a drying model without a pallet, install it in a wall cabinet directly above the sink. The bottom of the cabinet must first be removed so that the flowing water does not harm the headset.
• Pay attention to models with additional hinged sections located on the sides. They can be used to store cups, glasses or cutlery.
• Troflex dryers are on sale, which are designed to decorate the interior of the kitchen space. Such models can be installed anywhere, for example, on the wing of a sink or on a table.

Important! Do you like to take big groups of friends? So you should have a lot of dishes at home. On our portal of useful tips you will learn how beautiful to arrange the dishes in the sideboard.

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Which dish dryer is better - fixed or removable?

The most popular and common is the drying of dishes in a cabinet, which can be rigidly fixed or have a removable structure.

If we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each type, then they are obvious:

• Unfixed drying can be transferred to any cabinet of your choice. Such a model can be temporarily put on the surface of a work surface or kitchen table, if the need arises. An independent dryer is easier to keep clean by taking it out for cleaning and disinfection.

Important! The only inconvenience of using this type may occur if its size is significantly different from the size of the cabinet where it is installed. In this case, the drying can move arbitrarily during the removal and exposition of dishes.

• A rigidly built-in dryer provides reliable fastening, which is the key to the integrity of dishes. The disadvantages of this option include the following: the inability to use the product for another purpose, the difficulty of maintaining cleanliness in comparison with a removable analogue.

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What material is best for dryers?

Standard dish dryers can be made from the following materials.

Metal

Storage systems for dishes are made of steel and treated with a layer of anti-corrosion coating, which protects the product from rust and mechanical damage. Powder dyes or chrome plated can be used to protect against moisture.

Stainless steel

Such systems are an order of magnitude higher than metal ones, however, they are distinguished by durability, strength and excellent appearance. The stainless steel product does not need to be painted additionally, since traces of corrosion do not appear on it.

Important! Neat stainless steel dryers are suitable for any kitchen style.

The disadvantages include the fact that the product is much heavier and more expensive than a metal and plastic model.

Plastic

Plastic models are lightweight, easy to care for, available in a wide range of colors and are affordable. The disadvantages of plastic models include the following:

• rapid loss of initial appearance, due to the formation of plaque and sagging on the surface;
• very low resistance to mechanical stress, so the plastic can easily be scratched.

Important! Since plastic can sometimes be unsafe for human health, always ask for a quality certificate at the store when purchasing a product made of this material.

Wood

This type of dryer has always been considered a luxury item. However, a wooden product can not always fit into the interior of the kitchen. In addition, the tree must be covered with a protective varnish, so that it lasts a long time.

Important! We recommend using a wooden dryer to store dishes in a dry form.

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How to install a dish dryer in a kitchen cabinet?

Installing a drying rack for dishes in a cabinet requires the fulfillment of many conditions and requirements. The most important requirement for embedded products is the presence of good ventilation in the cabinet. This is due to the operating conditions of the product.

Important! Moisture that drains and evaporates from dishes can damage furniture. To ensure good ventilation of the cabinet, two holes must be drilled. It is better to do this on the sides of the cabinet, as the dishes can become dusty through the upper and lower openings.

What else involves assembling a dishwasher dryer in a kitchen set? First of all, decide on the location of the product. After that, measure the distance between the walls. If you want to purchase a model of a dryer for a wall cabinet, then take all measurements inside the furniture.

Useful Tips

When choosing and placing a dish dryer, pay attention to the following points:

• The standard sizes of embedded products are from 40 cm to 80 cm. The most common option is 60 cm.
• The size of the dryer must match the size of the cabinet. Before choosing a model, measure the width, height of the cabinet, determine the amount of dishes that will be stored in the dryer.
• Pay particular attention to the distance between the drying places. For plates, the distance should be at least 30 cm. The compartment for the cups should be at the top, otherwise - water from the plates will drain onto them. The distance between the pallet and the lower section should be about 7 cm.
• Do not place the bunk dryer in a low cabinet, as this is inconvenient.
• Choose a product with a high-quality pallet so that during operation it does not leak or spoil furniture. Better - if the pallet is removable, as the built-in pallet is much more difficult to maintain.
• Make sure that the dryer is not overloaded, otherwise it may break. So, the option of 50 cm is designed for 15 plates and no more.

Important! In small kitchen units, place the dishes in pull-out dryers located in drawers near the sink. This option has a lot of advantages: it is easier to get dishes out of the dryer, since it is located below and the drawers can easily be pulled out.

Materials and Tools

After purchasing the product, you must take care to secure it in the cabinet. The model should always include special plastic mounts. In order to reliably fix the kitchen attribute, it is necessary to drill holes in the side walls and hammer in the fasteners, on which the dryer is hung.

For work you will need the following tools:

• Drill.
• Hammer.

Step-by-step installation instructions:

1. Remove the cabinet where you want to install the dish dryer.
2. Remove the cabinet door.
3. On the sides of the furniture, measure the same distance for the holes for the fasteners. If you have a two-tier model, there will be 4 holes. Do not forget to leave the necessary distance for the pallet.
4. Drill holes for fasteners.
5. Insert special fasteners and hammer them with a hammer.
6. Attach the dryer, fix it on the mounts until it clicks.
7. Insert the pan.
8. Attach the doors and hang the cabinet. If the door fasteners coincide with the drying fasteners, then install the lower hinged door hinges a little higher.

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We hope that our advice and recommendations helped you find the best model for organizing the drying and storage of dishes in the kitchen, and now the kitchen attribute has become a wonderful addition to the interior of the kitchen space.