Compactness and functionality of washing machines built into the kitchen

Every home has a washing machine. For apartments of modest size, the most rational way to locate the unit will be installation in the kitchen - this will give the opportunity to significantly free up space. The machine installed in the headset will be a great addition and will look very aesthetically pleasing in the interior. How to build a washing machine in the kitchen, and how to choose the optimal place to place it in a close kitchen space?

Right choice

Washing machines are divided into two main types according to the method of their installation:

• built in;
• stand alone.

Before you get puzzled installation machines built-in type, it is necessary to determine the type of unit suitable for your kitchen. Often the choice is based on visual appeal. Embedded models on the front have fasteners that confuse customers. Therefore, a stand-alone technique in such cases wins. In fact, the appearance of the inside installation is absolutely not important. The fastener is hidden inside the cabinet; it is used exclusively for fastening the front doors. The washing machine is placed under the table top and additionally hidden decorative doors.

When choosing it is important to take into account some points:

• Kitchen Dimensions. The selected device may not fit in its intended place. When placed next to the kitchen furniture, its height must be the same. If the model is embedded, then the height should not exceed the level of the tabletop. The depth level is of no particular importance during installation.
• Price level. Embedded, mostly cheaper detached. Although in some cases they can be significantly more expensive.
• The device must adequately respond to emergency power outages, power surges and short circuits.
• Noise level and power consumption.
• Design. A huge range - everyone will quickly find the right option.

Typically, preference is given to technology built into kitchen furniture in the following cases:

1. Save free space. Unable to place in the bathroom because of the small area.
2. Adherence to fire regulations. Installation of electrical devices is prohibited in rooms with high levels of humidity.
3. Ensuring an optimal level of comfort due to the simultaneous installation of all household appliances in one place.
4. Aesthetic look. If the room is spacious enough, it allows you to place the unit without having to install built-in equipment. However, this option is visually less attractive than the built.

Washing in the kitchen: “For” and “Against”

The main advantages of this solution are the following points:

1. Saving space. The width of the wall, as a rule, is about 60-65 cm. Units intended for installation are rather compact and easily accommodated in such conditions.
2. Appearance. All hoses and fasteners are hidden.
3. Using the space above the unit as an additional working, functional area. For example, for cooking.
4. Minimal vibration background even without use anti-vibration stand.
5. Due to the fact that the device is hidden by the external panel of the kitchen cabinet, there is no need to think about choosing the design and color of equipment.
6. Easy to connect and install. Can be placed next to the sink.

However, this installation has several disadvantages. Let's get acquainted with them:

1. You can not keep dirty laundry in the machine because of the appearance over time of smell, inappropriate in the cooking zone.
2. Harder to load things.
3. More careful handling of chemical detergents is required. Do not allow them to enter the food.
4. It is impossible to leave the door open to the machine in accordance with the recommendations for use.

Assembly work

The unit can be built in several methods.

Open - while the front part of the machine remains in sight, that is, it is not hidden inside the kitchen cabinet.

Closed - With this installation, the washer is completely closed inside the headset.

The most correct is the second option. Closed placement allows kitchen furniture to preserve its integrity.. Flush mounting can be performed only if you know the exact dimensions of the device and cabinets. It is better to choose specially designed for embedding models.Thanks to their miniature size, they can be easily installed in the closet. The front door is fixed on the car body with special fasteners. This allows you to make the gap is minimal, so that the placement becomes as compact as possible.

There is a technique with less depth, which can be mounted in any way.

Detached, as a rule, are located in the gap between the units of kitchen cabinets located in the neighborhood. Front doors, if available, are fixed to the outer part of the unit housing. For cars can be provided separate cabinet. In such cases, the cover on top of the machine is usually removable. Due to this, it is possible to place it. under the table top.

If you decide to equip your kitchen with a built-in washing machine, then you should consider some points:

1. Must be access to water communications.
2. It is important to ensure comfortable and proper placement of the device so that it does not interfere with the main purpose of the room.
3. In the place of mounting the unit must be hard flooring.
4. Make sure that there is an opportunity to call for service and emergency maintenance.
5. Try hard set the oven and washing equipment at a distance from each other, to prevent temperature jumps and the possibility of overheating. If you organize such conditions is not possible, then you should put a heat-insulating screen between them.
6. Wiring must meet the requirements of connecting machines.
7. Do not proceed to the immediate installation of kitchen cabinets and appliances, until you finish all the work with water communications and electrical wiring.

The next stage after the preparation of the project plan and the preparatory work is the installation of the unit.

Installation of built-in equipment should be carried out with the assistance of a qualified specialist with experience in performing such work.Do-it-yourself installation should be done only in case of selection of separate devices. In addition, the wizard, as a rule, give a guarantee, and in case of problems re-installation is free of charge. If for some reason you decided to build a machine yourself, then you should prepare all the required tools and patiently start working.

Conclusion

Any housewife in her dreams plans to equip her kitchen in such a way that it is comfortable,functional and stylish. An interesting feature is the built-in washing machine. In some cases, the placement of this technology in the kitchen becomes a necessity due to the lack of space for installation or an increased level of humidity in the bathroom. With a properly selected method of placement and well-executed installation work, the built-in type machine will perfectly fit into the kitchen interior.