Placing a washer and dryer in a small bathroom

Installing large household appliances can be a real challenge for a family if the apartment or house is not very large. Of course, you shouldn’t give up modern “home helpers” by returning to the last century with hand washing. But then what about the washer and dryer? In such a situation, many people think about how well a washing machine and dryer will fit in a small bathroom. Let's look at this popular option for installing equipment in the house.

Basic equipment installation options

Most often, in a small bathroom it is possible to place only a sink with a bathtub, even abandoning the washing machine and cabinets for household chemicals. In this case, owners sometimes give up the cabinet under the sink in order to place a washing machine in its place. Thus, both a bathtub and a sink will remain in the room, but household appliances will also be added, which will not interfere with free movement around the room.

But if the user also wants to place a dryer in the bathroom, then he will have to think carefully about where to put this device. The only good way out of the situation would be to place the dryer on top of the washing machine in a column. This method is often used by equipment owners, but the disadvantage is that you will have to get rid of the sink in order to install a drying apparatus instead. In addition, this decision will also affect the mirrored cabinet above the sink, which will leave no room in the room for household chemicals, hygiene items, etc.

As an alternative, some owners choose to replace the bathtub with a shower stall or shower compartment.In this case, a lot of space will be freed up in the room, so you can easily install a cabinet or niche for household appliances in the room. This option is especially good for those who have a combined bathroom, where both a toilet and a shower are installed. In this way, users will be able to place both “home assistants” and cabinets in the bathroom. This is really important because the bathroom is hard without storage.

The described method is used most often, but it is not suitable in a situation where family members like to take a hot bath, which a shower simply cannot replace. In this case, you will either have to sacrifice your habit or come up with another option for placing the equipment.

Installing a dryer on a washing machine

When the user is going to place the dryer on the washing machine, he must use special fasteners to securely fix the household appliances. This is done so that strong vibration during the spin cycle does not damage the dryer. It is also worth considering that if you do not secure the machine from above, then due to vibration it may simply fall to the floor and break. Therefore, before installation, you need to calculate the maximum load on the equipment from below, which is always a washing machine, and then securely place the dryer on top. This is not so difficult to do if you use one of the proven options.

• Using a special mount, which can usually be found complete with the dryer, or purchased at a hardware store.
• Using wall mounting rails that fix the devices into a column.
• With the placement of “home assistants” in a pre-prepared niche or frame made of plasterboard or other similar materials.

Never place equipment in a column just like that, without fasteners or using a cabinet, as you risk not only the equipment, but also the floor covering on which the machine may fall.

In order for everything to be in order with them during active use of the devices, it is not enough to figure out where to put them, you also need to decide on a reliable fixation. In addition, in no case should the devices be swapped, since the washing machine must be at the bottom due to the fact that it weighs much more, so it can better cope with the additional load from above.

Subtleties of installing a column of two machines

Masterly placement of household appliances in a small bathroom requires attention and perseverance, as it is necessary to take into account a number of important nuances. If you place equipment without taking into account safety precautions and expert advice, there is a high risk of damage to the floor, machines and surrounding objects. Carefully study the list of rules so as not to make mistakes during installation.

• Buy devices in pairs to ensure that the dimensions of their housings match, so they can easily be installed in one column. If you buy a dryer after a washing machine, then it is important to remember that its size can be exactly the same or a little smaller, but not larger.
• Calculate the load on the washing machine before purchasing fasteners. In a situation where the user plans to install it in a niche, the pencil case can either be assembled with your own hands, or you can order its production at a factory where they will make furniture of the required size.
• Make sure that there are all necessary communications near the equipment - sockets with grounding and protection from moisture, water supply, as well as drainage to the sewer.

Additionally, you need to clarify in advance the features of the dryer you are purchasing, because depending on the type of equipment, its placement will differ. This is due to the fact that some models require a connection to ventilation or a window, and some require connection to a sewer. In the latter case, sometimes you can not even use the drain, but empty the condensate tank yourself, which will save time and money on installation.

Finally, it is worth noting that the manufacturer strictly prohibits using a dryer and washer at the same time if they are installed in a column. Ignoring this prohibition entails a serious reduction in the service life of the equipment. Therefore, the last thing you need to do with a column of dryer and washing machine is to rush. Use home appliances one at a time and you can avoid unpleasant emergencies.

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