Ceiling clothes dryer on the balcony: types, installation, price

Problem dry linen sometimes it becomes topical and sore, especially if there is tightness in the housing. Convenient and efficient solution for small apartment can be a ceiling clothes dryer on the balcony. If you want to buy a compact and most comfortable option, then you should explore the variety of tools and understand their structural nuances. But our review will help you in this.

Types of clothes dryers

Linen dryer can be ceiling, floor and wall. With a shortage of usable space in the room, outdoor option is not the best solution. But with such an embodiment, there are exceptions. For example, you can purchase a mobile device, which is installed at a convenient time, such as at night, and then removed. The advantage of this product is that it does not need to be fixed.

Convenient wall model, as it does not take up space on the floor, but it does not provide an opportunity to adjust them, they do not move where you want.

Practical option is considered to be Ceiling dryer. It is a rational decision in all respects. Its easy to install, and if necessary, the bar can be moved to a convenient distance above the floor. Compact dryer should be positioned in a small room - on the balcony or in bathroom.

If you decide to make yourself useful device, you should take into account the requirements for simple assembly of homemade type:

• the product to perform better from materials that can not be rust;
• device must 30-35 kg;
• decide the capacity of things that should be related to the characteristics of load-bearing capacity;
• fasteners better to choose simple.

And choosing the product to determine in advance the model and version of the device. So, let's see, what clothes dryer better.

Roof rack

ceiling models are mounted on the ceiling, although they have much in common with wall options. Almost imperceptible adaptations steal valuable space, and when not used they can be easily folded. The most popular options include ceiling model clothes dryer Liana. This device allows to move the bar where required.

Products are divided into two types:

• stationary models. Lace stretched between the bars of wood or trapezoids, which needs to be fixed to the ceiling;
• Lowered model. Made of plastic, stainless steel and aluminum. Eaves mounted near the ceiling surface and reduced if necessary by a certain distance.

Dryer floor (folding, sliding)

Unlike the designs of suspended type flooring installation can be moved and can be put in any room or close to the battery. For balcony relevant folding variation, which can be collected and removed.

You can purchase a sliding attachments, which are arranged in the form of an accordion. Instead of ropes used by the crossbar from a variety of kinds of materials. After applying the dryer is shifted.

Foldable assembled from two elements, which are arranged at a desired distance from each other. placed between the two cables. Floor models collapsible type are expanded when the need arises to dry laundry.

Wall dryer on the balcony

Demand wall folding clothes dryer. They represent the two side panels that connect the longer the third panel.

There were also more modern adaptations attachment types, which are fixed to the wall. Wall sliding dryer expanded in an accordion type. Instead of linen rope used crossbar. These elements are made of stainless steel, wood or plastic. What is interesting, the clothes hung on them, dries faster than on the ropes or on the line. Thus on things does not form creases. After applying the tools are moved and do not take up much space. Wall models are designed in the form of the letter P.

Outdoor dryer

Outside or street clothes dryer is among the most simple design. It is suitable to anyone who likes things on the dry outdoor air. Such a device does not take up much space.

Things are hung on ropes, which are fixed on the outside balcony. Easier to work with specially adapted roller mechanisms. The downside of this dryer is that it needs to be fixed in the bearing wall, but not in balcony partitionsThat are not designed for heavy loads.

Ceiling clothes dryer on the balcony - the pros and cons

If you decide to choose a ceiling hanger for clothes on the balcony, then you will be interested to learn about the advantages of this design:

• able to withstand considerable weight of wet laundry;
• adjustable in length;
• because of the ceiling mount to the dryers can hang even large items such as linens;
• devices arranged in the space under the ceiling, which in most cases is empty;
• since warm air rising up, underwear, placed under the ceiling, will dry faster;
• in case of breakage, any element can be easily replaced;
• If the dryer to make the balcony, you can get rid of unnecessary humidity in room;
• low cost.

There are also some disadvantages:

• construction must be installed with special fasteners;
• can not be made on the installation suspended ceiling;
• aluminum devices are easily damaged.

Design ceiling dryers

It is important to understand the structural features of the model before you buy ceiling tumble dryer. Consider the different options for functional devices.

Dryers Traverse

Such dryers are located at the surface of the ceiling, and if you want to hang the clothes, then lowered them down. The structure consists of cross-pieces which are arranged in parallel. Between these two elements is set a few bars.

The simplest models are fixed on the ropes, which are thrown through the blocks. With this arrangement, the suspension structure may outweigh one side. To avoid this, evenly hangs laundry.

For more complex options include folding and hanging model of this type. It also has an elevator system, but it can be improved.

An apparatus for drying clothes on the balcony Liana

Undoubted popular dryer Liana. This device is worth noting the following features:

• the device is made of a frame and the ropes that extend through the beam, where drying clothes. Rods can pull up to the ceiling;
• each bar can be lowered separately. There is no need to move the entire device;
• manufacturers offer a large variety of sizes;
• reasonable price models.

There are certain disadvantages. For example, may have to deal in a complex assembly of the apparatus. Particular difficulties may arise with ropes, so it is important to carefully examine the design.

It is worth noting that each roller and a pair of cords tied to a single bar. Thus there is no need to make them more powerful. A significant burden falls on the console. They must be sturdy enough to support the weight. Liana laundry on the balcony suitable for drying large quantities of clothing.

The simplest options: Hanger for clothes on the balcony and a clothesline

The most proven and reliable option considered clothesline on the balcony. According to the design features they are divided into those that are mounted inside and outside balconies. Outdoor models must be particularly strong and durable. To extend the service life of the rope, choose, have the ability to stretch and resistance to wear and tear.

You can use the following types of ropes for drying clothes on the balcony:

• plastic. Tensioned between the profiles and have reliability and durability. A wide choice of color palette. By cons should include the sagging ropes over time;
• rope ropes. Made of woven metal threads which are covered by a solid polymer. Such ropes provide long service life;
• jute. They are resistant to wear and suitable for drying children's clothes because they are environmentally friendly material;
• polypropylene rope. Not electrified and can be performed in various color palette;
• twisted rope. Characterized by long life, but when wet may sag;
• vine dryer. This sliding construction, which is mounted between the walls on the brackets.

Electric, ceiling, dryers

All lovers of technical progress like a dryer equipped with electric drive and remote control. Such a device is able to withstand considerable stress and used as light source.

Dryers have extensive temperature range of -40 to +50 degrees, so they can be installed in the glassed-in balcony, which has not thermal insulation or heating. Such dryers have a built-in LED lamp or fluorescent light.

Similar devices is easy to control with the remote control. The device has special sensors, which switch off the device when the limit points. With the telescopic rods can be adjusted length.

With polymer network

Some things can not be dried by means of pegs and bars, as they are easily stretched. This applies to products made of cashmere or wool. In this case the device is used with a polymeric mesh. The dryer consists of a frame and a polymer network, which are laid out and stuff.

The drying process is carried out by penetrating the mesh layers of warm air. The design may have several tiers. Device can be used for drying large items, such as jackets or wool sweaters.

Choosing ceiling dryers: useful tips

When choosing a dryer is important to consider not only the manufacturer, but also the material of the product. Also it has the value ropes and quality applied to them spraying. The following guidelines will help you to choose the best option clothes dryers suspended and a different type:

• Consider the amount of laundry, which is expected to dry on the device. For two people fit the sliding type structure with four strings;
• note the number of fasteners and the weight of the laundry, which can withstand the dryer;
• if you use more than two meters length, it is necessary to choose the products of stainless steel;
• If the dryer is short, then the string must be strong and thick;
• when selecting check the quality of the product. It is better to choose products that are resistant to rust.

When choosing a product should pay attention to parameters such as compactness and dimensions of the working surface.

Important! Proper installation is able to increase the life of the structure, so before installation carefully read the instructions!

How to make your own ceiling dryer

Installing the dryer is not so complicated. It can be done independently. To do this you need tools such as Cordless, Hammer and tape measure. You can look at the video as the ceiling hang drying laundry. Before installation, be sure to check video instructions below:

Before installing the device, make the layout of places of fixture. Dryer held on the brackets. Through mounting holes are performed mark marker and then drilled recess.

The problem may occur if not properly identify the dimensions. In this case, the rope may sag. Installation is not necessary to carry out on nails - dowels, which will not withstand the weight of the structure.

Installation of ceiling konstruktsii- instruction: outdoor furniture with their hands

Consider how to make a simple self-installation:

Photo	Description of work
	First, collect all the necessary materials and tools for installation.
	You can take the fixture is not in the attached configuration, and select it yourself.
	Attach the strap and make marks on the ceiling.
	Drill with a drill.
	Insert the screws and screw anchors on them.
	Rods fix on the ceiling.
	On the wall you want to place and secure the side bar.
	Then proceed to the assembly. The design provides two lace. Long and short. Long must be passed through the upper bar.
	Both the cord must pass through a plastic element, and then through the rail on the wall.
	Stretch lace in the last hole.
	Cords fix via nodes, and lift up the crossbar.

Rating manufacturers ceiling dryers

Best dryers made of metal. Models made of plastic wear out quickly. When choosing a product should pay attention to manufacturers. Popular brands are:

• Melicone from Italy;
• Leifheit - German producer;
• Dogrular and Gimi from Turkey;
• Delta and Natalie from China.

Melicone company offers wall and ceiling model. For example, the model relates to Gimmi Lift160 Budget embodiments. It is made of durable material. At its manufacturing use reliable fasteners used and enamelled metal.

Leifheit models are made from durable plastic. They are easy to use and feature a long service life.

Alcona are multifunctional products. They are equipped with remote control and can withstand loads up to 30 kg.

To buy a quality product, first read reviews about the products.

Review, Melania, Moscow: MeliconiMissStendy for clothes dryer - folding - quick dryer in the apartment

Advantages: compact, convenient and takes up little space

Minuses: no

In the apartment we have a private balcony, and accordingly, it has a device for drying laundry. But it is only in the spring, summer and autumn. But in the winter and cold season, we bought 2 years ago Rollaway drying laundry room floor «Meliconi».

The fact is, I do not like very cold in dry things out in the cold, where they do not dry, and get up a stake, which then must be somewhere it all finally dried. In addition, from the balcony glass evaporation freeze ice, and the white light is not visible literally winter.

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Review LesikW, Taganrog: Dryer LeifheitTelefix 100 Wall - Does not take up much space.

Advantages: roominess

Disadvantages: Expensive.

Wall drying laundry we use already for many years. It does not take much space in the bathroom, easily assembled and disassembled, very roomy. Since we have a large washing machine raschitanaya 7 kg, then the laundry has to be dried a lot, but for the tumble dryer wall LeifheitTelefix 100 copes with everything. If someone wants to take a bath when drying clothes, then shoot it is not necessary, you can push the right drying the laundry and it will not hang over your head, and placed along the wall.

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Where to buy ceiling dryer: prices, catalogs

In the table you can see the prices for the products of individual producers:

Photo	model	Technical specifications	Material	price, rub.
	Leifheit 83040 Rollfix 2010	5 worker threads. Withstand weight 7 kg. Working length -21 m.	Plastic	1990
	Gimi Lift 140	The length of the web for drying - 8,5 meters. Withstands 15 kg of laundry.	Material steel housing	1895
	Idazzl CO Artex	Length 1900 mm rails. It resists weight to 30 kg.	Solid metal construction	2700
	Zalger Lift Comfort	Dimensions - 180 * 29 * 5 cm. Length rods - 9 m.	Steel, painted and treated with anti-corrosive coating	890
	Perilla SP 1505	Length 150 cm. 6 bars.	Aluminum	670
	Housplus 2002	Outdoor option. Length - 155 cm. The height 98, width 56 cm.	Metal	1150
	DogularSP 1505	Maximum load 10 kg.	Metal and plastic	799
	Wall dryer Leifheit 220307	Calculated on the load to 7 kg. Length is 4.7 meters.	Plastic white	3070

We hope that our review will bring you a favor and you will be able to choose a quality dryer. Remember that it is important to take into account the material and dimensions of the product before purchasing. And do not forget to read the instructions in the assembly, as it affects the length of service of any of the drying device.