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A washing machine in the hallway is a convenient, but extremely rare solution. But if there is nowhere to put the machine in the bathroom or in the kitchen, especially if you are the owner of a small-sized “Khrushchev”, installation in the corridor or hallway is the best option.
Next, we will consider the features of the SMA installation and describe in detail the connection of the machine to communications from the corridor.
How to install a typewriter in the hallway
If the corridor is the only convenient place for the washing machine, the connection will not be difficult. The main thing is to follow the rules, taking into account the features of the equipment and premises:
- Installing a washing machine in the corridor is possible if the area allows. On two square meters there is nowhere to turn around, let alone put a typewriter. Take into account all the furniture, the door opening radius and the area of the entire room so that the car fits completely and does not interfere with walking.
- Distance from the sewer creates difficulties. Firstly, you will have to increase the inlet and drain hoses if they are not long enough. Secondly, such a connection will create an additional load on the pump, because of which it may serve less than the prescribed period.
- If there is a niche, you can take the car into it, saving space. If there is no niche, you can build it yourself.
- The dimensions of the machine must be taken into account. Give preference to a narrow model so that it fits perfectly.
- If you do not want guests to get into the “laundry room” when entering the apartment, remove the typewriter from prying eyes.
Installation options
We will figure out how to hide the equipment and build it in so that it does not catch the eye and does not clutter up the apartment. Thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and imagination of designers, there are a lot of ideas that will tell you how to install the machine, making it inconspicuous.
Option 1. Closet
This washing machine is hidden in a closet. Instead of a cabinet, you can use a cabinet or cabinet with shelves for detergents.
Option 2. Door
How to embed a typewriter so that it is not visible at all? Make a sliding door, like in a closet, and no one will guess that there is a powerful electrical appliance behind a beautiful door. Saving space along with convenience – you can place hangers nearby or hang shelves for washing products.
Option 3. Angle
If the task is not to hide the equipment, but simply to put it where it is convenient, the photo below shows such an option. There is little aesthetics in it, but it will be convenient to use the device.
Option 4. Curtain
A budget, but no less interesting way is a curtain. Today, the choice of textiles is so wide that you can pick up decent options that harmoniously fit into the interior and hide your “assistant”. For fastening, use a special rod or cornice.
Is it possible to install SMA in the hallway? What about in the hallway? Of course you can! The main thing is to ensure that it is connected correctly and make sure that it does not distort the interior solution. Connection details will be discussed below.
How to properly connect the machine
The main “headache” is how to hide the hoses and tubes. If there is a kitchen or bathroom behind the wall near the SM, there will be no problems. But, if the washer is installed on the opposite side, how to connect it so that nothing interferes?
There is only one way out – to hide communications in the floor. But this is the task of the repairman. We will tell you about the classic connection method:
- Buy extended hoses for draining and water intake. Avoid docking, otherwise the risk of leaks will be high. It is advisable not to use hoses longer than 3 m.
Important! By extending the hose, in the event of a breakdown, you are unlikely to hand over the CMA for repair under warranty.
- When connecting the drain, you must use a siphon or direct the hose directly into the sewer. We have already written about how to connect a washing machine to the sewer.
- When connecting to the water supply, you can go in three ways:
- If you connect to a metal pipe, you can use a clamping sleeve. Install the coupling on the pipe, drill a hole and connect a ball valve, the threaded outlet of which is ¾ – for the diameter of the filler pipe.
- For a metal-plastic pipe, use a fitting. The fitting cuts into the pipe, and the joints are sealed using seals. Attach a tap to the fitting, through which connect the inlet hose.
- You can connect to the mixer using a tee. The tee, together with the tap, is attached between the mixer hose and the water supply pipe. Connect the washer to the free branch.
If you have a separate water pipe outlet in your wall, you can connect a drain hose there through a tap.
After connecting the “water” communications, take care of the electricity. The closer the outlet is to the car, the better. If you don’t have a suitable outlet nearby, see the How to connect your machine to the power outlet page.
To summarize: a washing machine is rarely placed in the hallway, but if everything is planned correctly and the appliance is connected correctly, no difficulties are expected.