In the conditions of small-sized apartments, there are inconveniences due to the placement of household appliances. That is why the design of kitchen sets includes a variety of objects that are not used for cooking. In particular, a washing machine built under the countertop is increasingly appearing in the homes of our compatriots. In fact, you can put it in the bathroom.
Which model fits?
It is advisable to choose models with side loading. There are many modifications on the market that can become part of the kitchen set. The furniture facade closes them completely or partially. Fixation is carried out directly on the body. An undercounter washing machine can be a great space saver.
Important technical points
- Model parameters considered optimal: depth - 60 cm, width - 60 cm, height - 85 cm.
- It is desirable that the adjustment using the legs is available.
- It is necessary to exclude bulk pipes located behind the equipment. Otherwise, it will have to be pushed forward slightly.
- Additional space (70 cm) is required for convenient opening of the door, but this depends on the design of the kitchen.
- Because of the rigid fixation in the niche, the under-counter washing machine makes much less noise and practically does not vibrate.
Package
- If you do not have all the accessories available, you will not be able to put the machine under the countertop. Before buying, you should always check if there are special fasteners for a niche. You will need door hinges.
- Please note that the detergent drawer must extend at least 100 mm. Due to this, you will always have comfortable and easy access to equipment.
- Built-in undercounter washing machines installed with a washbasin in the bathroom are a good option.
- Models of household appliances allowed for use in this case cost about 30% more than conventional ones. If you want to buy them with a profit, follow the promotions and sales in stores.
The device of the washing machine available for embedding
Look at the kitchen furniture. Surely you will notice that she has a plinth available. This provides effective protection against dirt and dust. In addition, the floor in the kitchen is usually washed, not vacuumed. This results in a number of limitations. They concern, among other things, the dimensions that havebuilt-in washing machines under the countertop.
2 possible heights are allowed:
- 82cm;
- 67 see
Appliances in the latest size fit easily into the under-counter compartment. The front panel of machines with large dimensions has a complex shape. They also have a base at the bottom. Its contour repeats the outlines of the furniture. For this reason, household appliances are located directly on the floor.
The presence of a base allows you to solve 2 problems:
- The user has easy access to the loading window and the detergent drawer. It may not seem like it matters much. However, if you had to fill the powder over the edge of the package, then the importance of this moment is more than clear to you. And it's not so easy to bend forward to place things inside the washing machine.
- The usable volume of vehicles of this type is increasing. Here you can install all sorts of add-ons. These are pumps, leakage protection, etc. The resulting space inside the drum allows, in the end, to place more things for washing.
The idea of the developers is that the front panel converges with the inner plane of the door. You can find modifications that are simply put inside.
There are more "advanced" options. These models have special metal fasteners in the design. On theit is outweighed by doors. Due to this, it is simply impossible to notice the presence of household appliances from the outside. At the same time, the volume of your kitchen furniture is used to the maximum. Special elements for hanging magnets and other important items are also often present in it. This prevents the doors from being accidentally opened.
Installation
General Tips:
- The water drain hose should be positioned at a minimum height of 60 centimeters. Relevant tips are also present in the manual for connecting household appliances. Don't ignore them.
- Pay attention only to built-in washing machines under the countertop. The first model you like will not work for this.
- Installation should never be done on a pedestal, no matter how attractive it looks.
- Remove shipping bolts before starting work.
- Don't do anything on your own if you're not confident in your abilities. It is better to contact the service center master.
- Don't be surprised if after installing a conventional washing machine, noise will be heard throughout the kitchen. More often, unpleasant vibrating sounds begin during the spin cycle. This is due to the contact of technology with the countertop.
Now let's try to consider the installation of equipment in more detail. The machine is placed in the space between the two boxes that make up the headset. In addition, the furniture facade is mounted on the body of household appliances. But for this purpose, a separate cabinet can also be used. The most common option is whena washing machine built under the countertop is placed between two boxes next to each other. Facades are fixed on their side outside.
The false panel is needed in order to close the structure from below. There is no need for a back wall. Due to its absence, good air circulation is ensured. In addition, in this case, built-in under-counter washing machines are easier to connect to the water supply, electrical outlet and sewer system.
Depending on the possibility of installing cross bars in the back of the cabinet body, they talk about its rigidity. This technique is best placed on the floor. The design should be as even and strong as possible if the machine is located on the base of the furniture. It is important to compare the height of the headset and the "washer". In some cases, a non-standard tabletop level arrangement is required.
Undercounter Washing Machine Dimensions
Differences regarding equipment of this type may relate not only to functionality, but also to dimensions. There is a huge scatter here. As mentioned earlier, in our case, a front-loading model is required. It is she who can take her rightful place in a small kitchen. It can be installed under the table top. In this regard, often in the package there is a removable top cover.
Built-in washing machines under the countertop dimensions are standardregarding height and width. But their depth sometimes does not exceed 33 cm. For high-quality and durable work, such indicators are optimal. If you are going to put appliances under the sink, you will have to pay attention not only to narrow, but also to low models.
