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Sometimes buyers have to choose between the functionality and size of the washing machine in order to fit it into a cramped room. To save space and buy appliances you really like, place them above the toilet. The original way out.
Read more about installing a washing machine in the toilet, the benefits and difficulties in the article.
Special features
If your toilet has enough space to accommodate a washing machine, then no difficulties will arise. You can put it between the bathroom and the toilet. But when only a toilet is placed in a narrow, small space and nothing else, you have to get out.
Before deciding on such an installation, it is necessary to rationally assess the possible consequences.
- To install heavy equipment, you need to prepare a solid foundation. During the spin cycle, when vibrations increase, the base must fully support the machine.
- Mounting a washing machine in a niche is not easy, because the equipment is heavy. Connecting will also require preparation. Do not forget that you need to connect not only the hoses, but also the power cord.
- The dimensions of the machine and the dimensions of the niche matter. Ideally, the SMA should fit completely into the niche, otherwise the sagging part will hang over the toilet.
- Loading laundry will not be very convenient. You have to reach through the toilet to the loading hatch. And getting wet things is even more difficult.
- In the event of a breakdown, you will need to dismantle the washer, which is unrealistic to do alone.
Have you decided to install a washer above the toilet? Below is how to do this.
Installing a washing machine in the toilet: instructions
How to place and install a washing machine in the Khrushchev wall? Before installation, the following nuances are taken into account:
- Solid foundation. A high spin speed, strong vibration, can contribute to an emergency. Therefore, it is recommended to make a base from a profile pipe or corner.
- Choice of washing machine. In order to make it convenient to visit the toilet in the future, you need to choose narrow models of washers (40-45 cm).
- A rubber sheet can be laid under the base of the equipment to increase sound insulation and reduce vibration.
- When installing, it is important to leave access to communications.
Installation
Choose a location for the washing machine. Measure the back wall of the toilet. Width and height must be at least 66×85 cm. The depth of the niche is selected in accordance with the depth of the washer body.
Prepare the base:
- Take a corner 40×40 mm. Cut three 60 cm pieces, two 55 cm pieces and two 45 cm pieces from it.
- Fix two pieces of a corner of 60 cm as a base parallel to each other above the toilet bowl.
- Attach two pieces of 45 cm perpendicularly to the installed corners. At the end, connect all the parts with a third piece 60 cm long.
- Attach two pieces of 55 cm as a support.
The base is ready. Now you need to install the car on the shelf.
As insurance, fasten a wide bar to the base. If the washing machine begins to move during vibration, the bar will prevent it from falling.
To hide the car, you can sheathe the shelf with drywall or other material. It is advisable not to completely block access to communications, so it is recommended to install blinds. If necessary, they can be raised up. This approach will not affect the overall interior design.
It remains to raise the car to the prepared base. It is advisable to do this together. Before placing the SMA, cover the base with a rubber or foam sheet. Then you can start connecting.
connection
Proper installation is the basis of your safety. Therefore, use only moisture-resistant sockets. How to connect the washing machine to the network, we wrote in previous articles.
When connecting the hose to the sewer, keep in mind that it should not fall below 50 cm, otherwise the water will constantly drain. You can connect the hose to a direct outlet in the sewer or to a tee. It is also possible to connect via a siphon.
Important! The connection of the hose to the sewer must be tight. You can use sealing rubber, polyethylene.
To connect the inlet hose, choose an inlet tap with a convenient locking system. A quick shutdown of the water will help protect the room from an emergency.
What to do if the washing machine breaks down
If the equipment breaks down, you will have to completely remove it from the shelf for repairs. Otherwise, it is impossible to diagnose and fix the problem.
Placing a washing machine above the toilet has a lot of difficulties and inconveniences. But if this is the only possible way to have a car at home, you should use it.