Is it possible to place a washing machine next to a radiator?

Modern washing machines can be used quite intensively and in various conditions. Despite this, even habitually placing it in the bathroom can lead to corrosion and other problems. What if we look for other options, for example, placing a washing machine next to the battery? Is this arrangement dangerous for household appliances?

The nuances of installation next to the radiator

To answer this question, you need to evaluate how close to the radiator the washing machine is placed. If you decide to place it in close proximity to the battery, of course, you cannot do this. If only because intense vibrations during spinning will reverberate through the system as a clanging sound, and this will definitely not please your neighbors.

In addition, there must be free space between the battery and the washing machine so that normal air circulation occurs. If the radiator is completely covered by the washing machine, such proximity should be abandoned. Better look for another, more suitable place.

The best option for placing the washing machine is to the right or left of the heating element.

There should be at least 5 cm between the battery and the side wall of the washing machine. Under no circumstances should you place the washing machine in front of the radiator. Plus, it is recommended to use a protective screen, which will also decorate your interior. It will serve as additional insulation for household appliances.

Another reason why it is undesirable to install the machine near a heating radiator is that something should not interfere with the opening of the hatch.After all, there are top-loading washing machines, and placing them close to the battery will not allow it to be opened. For appliances with a conventional door arrangement, this is not so critical.

If these recommendations are followed, the washing machine is quite capable of withstanding hot air, especially if the battery is covered with a screen. This is not a refrigerator, which can deteriorate from constant interaction with the radiator. But the washing machine should not interfere with heat circulation and interfere with access to the battery. If a leak occurs, you must quickly get to the scene of the accident and fix it. How can you do this if there is a washing machine in the way?

Can it be placed next to a stove?

Nowadays washing machines are often installed in the kitchen. If every centimeter of space counts, the only place to place it may be the space next to the stove. It seems that there is nothing critical about this, but over time problems arise:

• strong vibration during spinning can lead to breakage of the plate;
• Due to vibrations of the washing machine, food will spill;
• The washer may block the ventilation holes, leading to damage.

Even if constant vibration during washing does not cause you any inconvenience, the stove is not designed to withstand such loads. The washing machine is created taking into account these operating features, so strong shaking will not be destructive for it. The same cannot be said about tiles, because they can easily fail due to vibrations.

In addition, imagine that you are cooking dinner, and at this time the washing machine begins to spin out the laundry. In the best case, the contents of the pan will end up on the hob, in the worst case, it will also splash the washing machine and everything around. You will have to scrub away greasy stains from the stove and washing machine and get rid of the smell. Are all these problems worth the dubious convenience of a washing machine in the kitchen? You won't wait for the machine to finish washing to make soup, will you?

The stove may have special openings for ventilation. If you block them with a washing machine, the kitchen appliances will soon become unusable. The fact is that the lack of normal air circulation is very critical for its performance. But you can avoid such troubles if you install the washing machine at least a few centimeters from the stove.

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