Connect the washing machine

Buying an automatic washing machine is an important event. The unit is not the cheapest, and I really want it to work long and well. And for this, it must be properly installed and attached to all necessary communications. How to connect a washing machine? Now we will discuss this.

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Getting ready to install

Before installing a washing machine, it is very useful to acquire the necessary tools and some spare parts so that later when you bring it you do not have to run to the hardware store with all your might.

You will need:

• adjustable wrench;
• pliers;
• flat blade screwdriver;
• screwdriver;
• branch with a length of 40 cm and a diameter of 5 cm;
• tee 5 cm;
• coupling;
• rubber cuff;
• mounting clamp;
• air valve 5 cm;
• PTFE sealing tape;
• adapter from ½ "to ¾" thread;
• valve.

Important! Tools will be needed at all stages of the installation, accessories - for connection to the sewage and water supply.

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Installation Steps

You will need work that requires attention, which may take several hours. In addition, to connect the washing machine, you will have to shut off the water for a while. It is better to proceed in this order:

1. Inspect the unit after it is brought.
2. Remove the packaging and all fasteners that are installed for transport.
3. Choose a place in the apartment.
4. Set the machine by checking the level.
5. Connect the unit to the water supply.
6. Connect to sewer.
7. Connect to mains.
8. Check that you have succeeded.

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Inspection of the washing machine

And now it was brought, but you can not see anything yet, because the machine is packed.

Important! Some reputable companies offer their customers such a service as installation. In this case, the company is fully responsible for the unit itself, for unpacking, and for how it is connected to the networks. If the service is included in the selling price - do not hesitate to use it - you paid for all this.

But many owners prefer to connect the car on their own, especially when it comes to relatively inexpensive models. Regardless of who will connect the machine, ask the courier to remove the packaging, and then:

1. Inspect the outside of the machine - there should be no visible defects on it.
2. Shake the unit from side to side - nothing should ring or rattling inside.
3. Check the instructions and check the equipment.

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Choose the place

Before you can connect a washing machine, you must decide where to put it. Perhaps you already thought about it. In any case, two conditions are necessary: ​​

• socket( preferably separate);
• possibility of connection to water and sewer networks.

In addition:

• It is very desirable that the floor in the room was flat. The slope should not be more than 2 °.
• If you are going to install the unit on a tiled floor, take care of a thin rubber mat in advance. You can buy it in the same place where you bought the car, as well as in any hardware store.

Keep in mind that you should not put the machine in a room with too low a temperature - a storage room that is not heated, for this purpose just does not work.

Important! To connect the machine to the mains it is better to purchase an outlet intended for rooms with high humidity.

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Which room is better?

In modern apartments, cars can stand:

• in the bathroom;
• in the kitchen;
• in the hallway.

Bathroom

This is the most suitable place for such an assembly. Here everything corresponds to the purpose for which the machine is designed - water, sewage, electricity. Connect to the water conduit in many different ways.

Important! The disadvantage of this room can be only one - not all the bathrooms are spacious enough to accommodate such a large technique. But if there is even the slightest opportunity to put the car in the bathroom - use it.

Kitchen

Perhaps the most popular place for washing machines. This is understandable: there are more places in the kitchen than in the bathroom, and there are practically no problems with connecting to water and sewage.

Important! The only minus of this room is the abundance of furniture and household appliances, so we need to pay special attention to measurements. The machine should not stand close to the cabinets, refrigerator or stove.

Undoubted plus - in an apartment with an electric stove it is in the kitchen that the outlet is located, ideally suited for a washing machine. But it is possible that you have to choose between washing and cooking, because at the same time it is unlikely to work out.

Hallway

Inhabitants of small apartments are often chosen to install a washing machine hallway:

• places in this room is usually enough;
• of other household appliances is most often not near;
• make the grounding here even easier than in the bathroom or kitchen.

It can be difficult to connect to sewers and water. But if the pipes are close - why not?

If the new machine is put in place of the old

It is logical to put the new machine in place of the one where the old one was standing. It's easy to do this when the new model is the same size as the one you had before. Some measurements need to be done especially carefully. Determine the length of the hoses. Keep in mind that modern models of many firms are equipped most often with two hoses, one of which is connected to cold water and the other to hot water. Hoses are painted in different colors.

Important! Regardless of which room you have chosen, whether you are going to put the car for the first time or in exchange for a broken one, keep in mind that the distance to the walls and the nearest objects should not be less than 10 cm.

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"Undress" the

unit You have already removed part of the package, as soon as the car was brought to your home. Now you need to remove all fasteners, which are always installed so that the machine does not break during transport:

• bolts;
• bars;
• staples;
• parts that hold rotating parts of the unit.

What and with what to do:

• When you unscrew the bolts - do not be surprised and do not worry that the tank is kept only on the springs. It should be so. In the holes where the bolts were screwed, close the plugs - they are included.
• At the rear of the unit you will see metal braces. They exist so that the hose and cord do not hang during transportation. In addition, they provide the rigidity of the package. Staples must be removed.
• Between the body of the unit and the tank you will find bars. You can take them out without any effort - just just slightly tilt the machine forward.

Important! Do not throw away bolts, staples or bars! Pack them and hide them - they can be needed if you have to contact the service center.

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How to connect a washing machine to a water pipe in the bathroom?

You can connect the washing machine to the water supply in several ways:

• with a crimp coupling;
• with fitting;
• with a tee.

Basic connection requirements:

The choice of how to connect the washing machine depends on the specific conditions. Two requirements must be considered:

• Water pressure. The water pressure in an ordinary urban water pipe is 1 atmosphere, and for the machine this is quite enough. If the pressure is still lower, an additional boost pump will be necessary.
• Water quality. Water should be clean and as soft as possible. This, of course, does not depend on you, but if suddenly tap water causes suspicion in you - use additional mesh filters, and when washing - softeners.

Hose

For connection to a water pipe, except for tools, a water inlet hose is necessary. In the kit it is, but it can be too short( for example, when you put the unit in the corridor, too far from the pipes).It does not make sense to increase it, it is better to buy a hose more authentic - it can be done in any construction shop.

Connection via crimp coupling

This option is suitable for a metal pipe. The coupling consists of two parts. They are put on the pipe and tightened with bolts. She has a carving, which is put on the tap.

For this you need a flexible ¾-in. Hose:

1. Connect one end of it to the washing machine.
2. Attach the valve to the second end - it must be cut into the pipe.
3. Place the crimp clutch.
4. Drill holes in the water flow pipe through the clutch.

Important! A ball valve is more suitable for this design.

Connection with the

fitting For pipes made of metal-plastic the coupling is not suitable. In this case, it is better to connect the washing machine with a fitting, that is, a special tee:

1. Cut out the pipe section at the right place.
2. Insert the fitting.
3. Place the ball valve.
4. Install rubber cuffs at the connection points.

Connection via tee

This is probably the easiest way to connect to a water pipe, but you need a fairly long hose. I do not need to cut anything. The unit is connected to a mixer or to a drain tank supply.

Important! The main drawback of this method is that before each washing the hose should be removed every time. Connection to the drain tank is possible if the bathroom is combined and the machine is located exactly in this room.

If there is no running water

And how to be at the dacha where water should be carried from the well? Quit the washing machine completely? Take your time:

1. Get a big tank for water.
2. Make a hole in the bottom.
3. Connect the hose to the hole.
4. Install the tank at a height of at least 1 m to allow a drop.
5. Connect the other end of the hose to the machine inlet.

Important! The tank is filled with water, which is then poured into the car, and if you make a pump so that you do not have to carry water with buckets from the well - it will be quite good.

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Connection to the sewer system

To connect the washing machine to the water supply system is not all. Water after washing must go somewhere, and preferably not on the floor. There are also several options for connection to the sewer:

• draining into the toilet bowl or into the tub;
• draining through a siphon;
• draining directly into the pipe.

In the bath or toilet

To connect in this case, nothing is needed, the water simply merges into the bath or toilet with a special hose "hook".Water will flow only if the top of the hose is above the washing machine by 60 cm. To provide this easily - for there is a special fastening.

Through the siphon

You can make a permanent drain, which requires a special siphon with an extra tap. In the shops of plumbing to buy this is not difficult. The siphon is installed over the siphon bend. Otherwise, dirty water will enter the machine. The same will happen if you connect the unit to the sewer without any siphon.

Through pipe

This option is suitable for pipes with a diameter of 4-5 cm:

• The curved hose( in the form of a letter S) is inserted into the pipe so that its end does not enter the sewage.
• A special bend is placed on the pipe.
• The second end of the hose should be at a height of 50 cm from the floor.

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Connect to electricity

Without electricity, a modern machine will not work. For normal operation of the unit, you need 220 V and a frequency of 50 Hz.

Important! Keep in mind that there is always a residual voltage in the unit, so if you connect the washing machine incorrectly, you can get an electric shock, both from the car body and from the water.

Earthing - it's important

To avoid unpleasant and even tragic consequences, make a grounding. It is necessary to ground the switchboard( in modern houses it is done during construction), and also to use a three-wire outlet.

Important! In the kitchen in many apartments such an outlet is originally - the same one, which includes the stove.

Other options:

• It is best to connect the machine via a separate cable coming from the shield. On such a wire put the automatic device.
• In a private house or dacha, you can make a ground loop in the street - from three metal pins, which are installed in the corners of a ditch, dug in the shape of a triangle, and connected by metal rods.

Important! If you are using an extension cord, it must have a ground loop.

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Set the machine smoothly

In order for the machine to work well, it must stand flat and stable. The unit is quite heavy, so no supports, gaskets and the like should not be. The only exception is a thin rubber mat on the tiled floor, and it serves not for leveling, but for the legs not to slip.

Important! The height of the legs of modern machines is perfectly regulated - they can simply twist and check the building level.

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Carry out the

test After the machine is installed and connected, it is necessary to try it in operation:

1. Fill the tank with water - the filling time should be noted.
2. Check if the filling time of the tank corresponds to what is written in the passport.
3. Please note if there are leaks - if there is, drain the water and eliminate the cause.
4. If there is no leakage, switch on the machine.
5. Observe for how long the water will reach the set temperature.
6. Listen to whether the unit is producing suspicious sounds.
7. If you are satisfied, check the spin and drain.

The correct installation and connection of the washing machine is the key to its successful operation. If you did everything neatly, your unit will last a long time and will not cause any complaints from your household or neighbors.