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The drying cabinet for clothes has not yet gained such popularity as its main “opponent” – the dryer, but still enters the apartments of Russian consumers. This is not just a box for things, but functional furniture: you can dry, store linen, textiles, dresses and jackets in it. It is suitable for large families, business people who have no time to take their suits to the dry cleaners, those who work in high humidity and dry their overalls. Selection criteria, features, types of drying cabinets (SH) we will consider below.
Features and purpose
Usually this is a construction made of durable high-quality metal or galvanized stainless steel. There are compartments for clothes, shoes, hats, accessories, textiles. The main parts that ensure the operation of the secondary school are heating elements and electrical automation.
Manufacturer features include:
- safe heater;
- ventilation: natural type or forced;
- LED backlight;
- ionization;
- aromatization;
- timer;
- digital regulation of temperature regimes;
- switching off equipment during power surges;
- auto programs;
- additional functionality;
- delayed start;
- cycle time display;
- processing of non-standard items, such as shoes;
- uniform circulation of air flows;
- convection process, which is regulated by the degree of humidity, etc.
Warm air dries things, moisture is removed through a specially provided ventilation duct.
The interior space can be anything: shelves, hooks, walls – it all depends on the manufacturer.
The rated voltage is usually designed for a standard network of 220 V. The power is up to 1 kW per section, while the current load is up to 6A. Modes may change depending on the options selected. Often a temperature limit of 70 degrees is provided so that things do not deteriorate.
In order for the work to be as safe as possible, the heating element must be double-insulated, protected from moisture. For the same purpose, the design includes a branch pipe with a gate to create exhaust ventilation. Heat losses are minimized due to high-quality heat-insulating layer. If you are going to dry not only clothes, but also shoes, see the data sheet: the thermal insulation should be 2-3 mm thick.
Types and possibilities
The main distinguishing point of the SSH from the drum-type dryer is the absence of this drum. If things are spinning in the car like in a washing machine, then in the closet they are neatly hung on “shoulders”, arranged, laid out on shelves and compartments.
Three main types:
- Station wagons. Suitable for home and production. Can be used to dry even wet clothes. In classic designs, there are shelves so that every square centimeter of the cabinet is put to good use.
- Industrial. This is equipment for drying overalls, including warm winter sets, overalls for industrial workers. They are distinguished by impressive capacity – you can load large batches of things. Often industrial options are collapsible.
- For children’s clothing. Compact models that are ordered to kindergartens, schools, preschool institutions. Suitable for installation in an apartment.
The capacity of standard equipment can be compared to the volume of things that fit on a 15-meter clothesline. The space savings are obvious.
By type of ventilation, the classification is simpler:
- Natural.
- Forced.
According to the type of drying, the equipment may also have differences: modes, program execution time, residual moisture of things. They depend on the brand, specific model.
Moisture is removed by means of a pipe. In condensing versions – a special reservoir that requires maintenance with each use.
Housing material
As a rule, boxes are made of metal. The equipment is equipped with heating elements, ventilation equipment. More expensive options are additionally equipped with electronics: a display, programs, the ability to adjust the temperature and humidity in the chamber.
Dimensions differ depending on the purpose, installation location: children’s designs are compact, industrial – overall, for the home – medium size. The configuration assumes a rectangular shape, but the depth, width and height may vary.
What is the SS made up of?
- Steel metal box. It can be thin galvanized steel or stainless steel. Such boxes are resistant to corrosion, withstand heavy loads.
- Tube frame (also metal), padded stiffeners. Usually they are equipped with industrial models.
- Base block с controls: temperature controllers, thermal fan, heater.
- Actually, drying compartmentconnected to other nodes.
- “Stuffing” compartments: Shelves perforated, telescopic rods for hanging on hangers, Baskets and so on.
To protect metal elements from corrosion, products are factory treated with a special polymer. Household structures are often covered with it only from the inside, while industrial structures are also covered from the outside.
The number of shelves and compartments in each model is different. Ideal at home: 4 separate compartments for hygienic handling of every member of the family.
Dimensions and shape
SSH must meet safety requirements. One of these conditions is a spacious inner chamber. The shape is usually a rectangle. It provides ergonomics, every compartment is rationally used.
The relationship between the dimensions of furniture and the efficiency of the drying process is obvious: the higher, the faster the heated air circulates, moisture is removed. The optimal size for an apartment in width, depth and height is usually: 60x60x180 cm. Children’s devices are more modest: 25 cm deep, 150 cm high. The width in the latter case depends on the number of sections.
Some brands have an offer for particularly demanding customers: the creation of custom-made designs, according to individual measurements.
Consider the dimensions and main parameters of automatic electric drying cabinets from various brands:
- Asko DC7583W – depth 60 cm, width 59,5 cm. Maximum load – 3,5 kg. 6 programs, including the Express cycle. Equipped with an LCD display, the time at the end of the program is displayed. Made in Slovenia. The price is from 84 rubles.
- Hotstorm for drying clothes – height, width and depth, respectively: 180x60x49,5 cm. Weight – 52 kg. You can load wet clothes, shoes, underwear, sportswear, equipment. Three modes: 40 and 60 degrees, ventilation. Noise – up to 55 dB. The cost is from 36 rubles.
- Steam oven LG S3RERB equipped with a touch screen, noise is not higher than 40 dB. Dimensions: 44,5×58,5×185 cm (WxDxH). Weight – 83 kg. Parts warranty is 1 year, inverter compressor is 10 years. The price is from 119 rubles.
- SHSO-22M — dimensions: 206,5x80x50 cm. Three modes, including ventilation. Power – 2000 watts. Equipped with a remote control. Overheating protection installed. The cost is from 18 rubles.
Separately, we will pay attention to the domestic secondary schools of the SKS company. It offers equipment for:
- clothes,
- linen,
- overalls,
- shoes,
- for children’s clothing,
- body armor,
- YOU,
- fire hoses.
DION NEXT drying in an hour. Infrared models for sale. By going to the official website of the company, you can also purchase drying racks for shoes or laboratory glassware. Popular models: DION AVARIS 4.5, DION UNI, DION KID.
How to place correctly
Before installing the machine, resolve all ventilation issues. Moisture is removed directly into the room, which is not very useful for furniture, walls, and other household appliances. It is best to arrange the removal of moisture to the general ventilation – all the more so, flanges and corrugated type hoses are already provided in the cabinets.
When installing SSH, follow the rules:
- Choose any place if there are no fans.
- Models with forced ventilation should be placed next to the hood.
- If the model is equipped with a fan, part of the air will still go out into the room, so you should not place the device against a wall covered with wallpaper or decorated with decor.
- Variants with natural ventilation involve mounting directly against a wall in which a separate ventilation hole is drilled.
- Ventilation is a prerequisite for the installation of SSH indoors.
- Corridor, hallway or bath are suitable for installation. Appliances will not interfere in a separate dressing room.
- Bedroom, hall, living room – not the best place for installation. Will distract the noise.
Selection criteria: what to look for
Cabinets with heaters are volatile, so fire safety requirements must be strictly observed. Check when buying that all spare parts and accessories are in place. When choosing a model for domestic needs, pay attention to such nuances:
- What is the quality of the material from which the body is made.
- Are all mounting hardware included?
- Are all certificates in place?
- Make sure you have the user manual.
- Warranty card required!
- Check the actual characteristics with those declared in the data sheet.
- Compare power, capacity.
- It will not be superfluous to immediately familiarize yourself with the functionality and options, the presence of thermal insulation, the number of programs / modes.
Note! If you are guided by parameters, manufacturer, reviews, and the price does not matter to you, all you need to choose is the size of the appliance and the type of ventilation.
Inspect from all sides, open and close the doors, check whether it will be convenient for you to use the equipment in the future.
Despite the fact that dryers are not yet very common in the vastness of the Russian Federation, there is not a single minus that would prevent such a useful purchase. Another thing is if you like dryers more. We have a separate review on this topic:Drying cabinet or dryer: which is better“. Good luck choosing!