Washing machine for sink

Where to place a washing machine in a small apartment?- This question worries almost every hostess, because not every dwelling allows you to allocate a home appliance and so scarce space. Especially acute is the problem faced by the owners of the old small-sized housing, where small kitchens, small bathrooms or combined bathroom. An excellent solution to the issue is the washing machine under the sink, which we will discuss in this article.

to the contents ↑

Where can I find a suitable place?

With a limited space and ubiquitous space savings, a practical solution is to install a household appliance under the sink. In such models, there are two installation options:

• installation in the kitchen;
• placement under the washbasin in the bathroom.

In the world market of home appliances, some manufacturers have in their production line washing machines, which are specially designed for installation under the sink, and therefore have small dimensional characteristics.

to the table of contents ↑

Advantages and disadvantages of

The following characteristics of the similar devices developed for the washing of washers can be attributed to the positive characteristics of the washers:

• compactness - thanks to the small dimensions of the sink, you save the space in the apartment;
• practicality - the place under the sink is rationally used;
• does not need to think about a place where you can place such equipment, without compromising the free area of ​​moving around the apartment.

However, like any household appliance, a washing machine for washing has a number of drawbacks:

• it is necessary to use a special shell such as a water lily;
• application of a special siphon;
• due to the peculiarities of the structure of the water lily's sanitary equipment, there is an increased risk of clogging in the area of ​​sewage sinks;
• allowable load of laundry for laundry is not more than 3.5 kg;
• it is possible to get water from the sink on the electric control chip of the washing machine, as well as its breakdown in case of a short circuit;

Important! Be sure to think about your household habits when choosing this option of home appliances, because when using a sink, some consumers may experience a feeling of discomfort.

As we can see, the disadvantages of installing equipment for washing under a sink or washbasin is enough, because it is necessary to choose such a design only in the absence of other options.

to the table of contents ↑

Choice of the washing machine

Some manufacturing companies are actively exhibiting special small-size washing machines in the household appliances market. On sale today you can find popular Zanussi, Electrolux and Candy. Relatively recently, suitable models appeared in the production line of Bosch and Samsung.

Some of these manufacturers supply their washing machines for washing or a set of laundry equipment complete with a special siphon and a water lily sink.

Important! To install a household appliance under the sink, several simple requirements must be met:

• minimum depth and width of the product;
• The height of the washing machine is up to 70 cm.

These characteristics are due to the fact that the washing machine must be completely hidden under the sink, while keeping the convenience of using the sink or wash basin will allow for a small height.

Candy

In the line of the Italian manufacturer Candy, the following models of washing machines are suitable for installation under the sink or sink:

• Candy Aquamatic 80 F;
• Candy Aquamatic 100 F;
• Candy Aquamatic 800 DF;
• Candy Aquamatic 1000 DF;
• Candy A 1100 DFquamatic.

Important! All equipment from this production company is equipped with electronic control, a delay timer for the start of washing, and also has a variety of washing programs. A distinctive feature of the Candy brand washing machines is a silicate tank.

EuroSuba

The whole line of washing machines under the sink is made by the Swiss company Soba. These devices differ:

• high functionality;
• large selection of different wash modes;
• high quality assembly;
• increased reliability in operation.

Important! The manufacturer provides a guarantee for the manufactured equipment for at least 14 years. The guarantee of such a long-term good functioning of the equipment is such factors:

• manufacture of a drum for washing and the body of a machine made of stainless steel;
• high-quality components;
• manual assembly.

This Swiss manufacturer also produces a line of special models of shells that have the principle of water lilies and designed specifically for mounting above a washing machine.

Models "Eurosoba" can go on sale kit with a sink-lily and a siphon of the same manufacturer. Such an acquisition in the kit will cost you less than buying a washing machine, sink and siphon separately.

Elextrolux

Under the Electrolux brand, two models of compact washing machines are produced immediately, which are suitable for installation under the sink:

• Elextrolux EWC1150;
• Elextrolux EWC1350.

Distinctive features:

• Both models are designed for washing up to 3 kg of laundry.
• They, like full-size household appliances from this production company, have the function of delayed washing and a full set of programs.
• These models are quite expensive, but they have such positive properties as economy, safety, reliability and ease of use.

Important! There is the possibility of buying a compact washing machine Electrolux complete with a sink.

Zanussi

Compact washing machines under the sink from the production company Zanussi are presented in the current market with the following models:

• Zanussi FCS826;
• Zanussi FCS1020.

These models are designed to wash 3 kg of laundry, they have protection against leaks and a full set of different washing regimes.

Important! Washing machines Zanussi is a low-cost version of the equipment to be installed under the sink or wash-basin.

to the contents ↑

Rules for installing the machine for the sink:

1. Installation and connection of household equipment to the electrical, plumbing and sewerage networks must be carried out in accordance with all the requirements of the factory instruction.
2. The washbasin placed above the washing machine must completely cover the household equipment from all sides. In this way, you will be able to prevent water from entering the appliance when you use the sink.
3. The front part of the sink must necessarily protrude above the washing machine - at least 20 cm. If this rule is not met, the legs will rest against the washing machine and it will be inconvenient to use it.
4. It is not allowed to position the drain pipes from the sink over the household appliance. This is due to the fact that during the vibration of the washing machine, a depressurization of the drain bowl is possible. Otherwise, there is a risk of water falling on the operating equipment, which can lead to a short circuit and a failure of the control unit.

In this article we told you about the features of a washing machine built in under the sink and the most popular manufacturers of this type of equipment. We hope that you will be able to maximally optimize the space in the apartment and make your own life more convenient.