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With the advent of new technology in the house, life becomes easier, but the question immediately arises: how to properly install it? Installing a dryer is a quick and easy process. It is possible to do the placement with your own hands, without calling the master to the house and thereby saving the family budget.
If you have already made a purchase, but still do not know how to install the unit, please read the article carefully. We offer different options and ways to install the dryer, which will require a minimum of time and effort from you.
Dryers: main types
Today on the market you can find a decent assortment of dryers of different manufacturers and models. All of them are divided into 3 main types depending on the installation method:
- exhaust;
- condensation;
- with heat pump.
Automatic machines of the first type carry out drying of linen due to the removal of air from the machine into the ventilation shaft. Models of condensation type pass warm air through the drum, after which they collect condensate in one place – the collection container. It has to be washed regularly, after each cycle. Heat pump appliances operate through the evaporator and remove excess moisture directly into the sewer.
Ventilation models are traditionally in the greatest demand among buyers. Their installation is possible both in private houses and in apartments. The other two types of cars are less popular.
The most frequently sold and demanded brands of drying machines: Bosch, “Samsung”, who are “Siemens”, Honey, “Whirlpool».
How to install a dryer
It is possible to install the unit for drying clothes in several main ways:
- on top of the washing machine;
- in a pre-made drywall niche;
- in the same horizontal plane with the washer;
- in the bathroom (in the kitchen), under the sink or countertop;
- on the balcony.
Let’s consider in more detail each of the methods.
Setting “above”
Installing a dryer above a washing machine in a residential area will save precious space and make the washing and drying process as comfortable as possible. You can install equipment in any room or utility room.
Did you choose this option for yourself? There are 2 mounting methods available:
- With the help of fasteners that come with the dryer.
- With the help of additional rails mounted on the wall above the washing machine (very rarely used).
Follow the instructions below to secure the unit as securely as possible.
- Level the washer above which the new appliances will stand (ideally, it should be placed on a flat surface – a concrete or tiled floor).
- Install the top unit stand on top of the washing machine.
- Place rubber seals between the lower unit cover and the stand to reduce vibration.
- Fasten the stand with screws.
- Place the unit on the stand so that the legs of the appliance fit neatly into the existing grooves.
- Seal the outer recesses on the mount with plugs.
Important! Placing the washer and dryer in a column is the most difficult option. Here it is necessary to adhere to safety precautions and installation rules so that the structure does not collapse during operation. It is strictly forbidden to place equipment one above the other without using special fasteners!
Points to pay attention to when placing vertically:
- Do not use fasteners that you are in doubt about.
- Pre-calculate the load that will fall on the wall.
- Never turn on 2 units at once at the same time (even if you are sure of the quality of the fasteners and the reliability of the wiring).
- Remember: during operation, the dryer vibrates strongly, so leave a gap of a couple of centimeters from the wall.
- If possible, buy household appliances from the same company. In the kit, it will look as harmonious as possible, it will fit perfectly into any interior, and the mounts will fit perfectly.
- Is it possible to buy units from one manufacturer? Choose devices of the same size (the overall dimensions of the lower equipment should under no circumstances be smaller than the dimensions of the dryer).
- Never place a clothes dryer under the washer, as the latter always has a much greater weight and vibrates much more during the washing process.
Installation nearby
We figured out the sequence of actions when installing a dryer over a washing machine in a column. A very simple option in execution is the installation of equipment nearby. You will have to free up more free space. This method of placement is suitable for apartments and private houses with large rooms and utility rooms.
Installation is as easy as shelling pears: the unit is placed in the right place, after which its legs are unscrewed to the desired height according to the level.
Niche accommodation
In the process of repairing an apartment, a special niche can be provided for a dryer. To make it, you will have to buy drywall, metal corners, putty, finishing materials, fasteners and invite a specialist who will perform the necessary work.
This method of installation is more laborious and costly, but also practical. Subsequently, you will receive an attractive interior, in which household appliances will be harmoniously integrated.
Accommodation in the bathroom
Most often we are talking about installation under the countertop or sink. This option is not suitable for small spaces. At the same time, it will be quite simple to carry out installation work and just as easy to connect the equipment to the sewer or ventilation system.
Important! When installing the dryer in any place and in any way, make sure that the necessary communications are available – grounded sockets, access to sewerage and a ventilation pipe.
Experts advise placing devices for washing and drying clothes only in well-ventilated rooms, in order to avoid the accumulation of moisture and its rapid failure.
You already understood that it is possible to place drying equipment in the house in different ways. In the process of choosing the optimal place, be guided by the characteristics of the purchased device, the size and features of the premises, the location of communications.
The most important rule is that the installation must be safe. Doubt your abilities? Entrust the installation to a professional who knows all the subtleties of this matter.