The most popular today, from all kinds of dryers for dishes, use wall structures. A wide range of the most diverse models, differing from each other in form, size, design and other indicators, complicates the process of choosing the most suitable option. At the same time, functionality, longevity and other characteristics depend on a number of factors, which should be considered in advance.
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wall dryer types The huge range of wall washer dryers is divided into 2 types:
- stationary or built-in dryers allow you to hide utensilsfrom prying eyes, which gives the kitchen a more aesthetic appearance than dishes stored in sight. In addition, the dryer installed in the cabinet prevents splashing and dust settling on clean dishes. However, the constant moisture from washed, but not dried outside the cupboard, contributes to swelling, decay and other problems with furniture;
- mobile structures are presented by compact size dryers that are equipped with special hooks for placing them on the railing. Hinged models can be easily moved to any convenient place for the hostess or removed, which is convenient in the case of cleaning the work area and the direct cleaning of the structure itself. The only exception is a corner dish dryer, which can only be removed and moved to another corner. Thanks to natural ventilation, the dishes in the hanging dryers dry much faster than in stationary structures. In addition, when using hanging type dryers, there is no need to open the kitchen cabinet door with wet hands or stained hands during cooking.
Thus, each type of dryer has positive and negative points. Stationary models are more often used for permanent ware storage, while mobile models are more often used for temporary storage, because of dust settling on the dishes and a high probability of splashes. However, when choosing a dryer it is worth paying attention not only to the type of construction, but also to a number of other factors.
Criteria for choosing a dryer
Decorative characteristics of the dryer are largely determined by the membership of a particular type of product. At the same time, durability, spaciousness and other qualitative indicators depend on several other factors.
Number of tiers
The capacity of the dryer is determined not only by its dimensions, but also by the number of levels. Proceeding from this, products are divided into 3 categories:
- single-level dryers are available in the form of grids of different depths and are designed for placing on them either plates or mugs;
- two-level - include two gratings of different depths, which will allow placing both plates and mugs, without fear that when a mug is taken, the dish falls and breaks;
- universal - are one- and two-level. A distinctive feature of the universal dryer is the presence of side compartments intended for storing spoons, forks and other cutlery.
Based on the number, kind of dishes that are supposed to be placed on the dryer, it is worth choosing the number of product levels.
Material selection
The durability of the dryer, permanently or periodically exposed to moisture, is largely determined by the material from which the product is manufactured. Currently widely used are dryers manufactured:
- made of metal. Metal dryers have high strength characteristics, and are also able to withstand the weight of a large number of dishes. It is best to give preference to chrome-plated table dryers, stainless steel. Metal products covered with powder paint or having rubberized protection will last only 2-3 years. This is due to the fact that during the continuous operation the material protecting the product from corrosion wears out and the dryer becomes impartial. The main disadvantage of metal dryers is a rather high cost;
- made of plastic. In view of the fragility of the material, plastic dish dryers are only suitable for storing a relatively small amount of dishes. In most cases, the demand for dishwashers presented in Ikea is due to a wide color solution, original performance at quite reasonable prices. Among the negative sides of plastic dryers is a small operating period. In addition, it is not possible to use plastic hanging dryers near the hob, because the material begins to melt;
- made of wood - often perform a decorative role and are used to store clean and dry dishes. Despite the moisture-proof coating, placement in the dryer of wet dishes will provoke the penetration of moisture directly into the structure of the product, which will affect the short term of operation.
Thus, wood products are used as stationary version, and from plastic - as mobile. In this case, metal driers for dishes, which can be bought today in a hardware store or a shopping center, are perfectly suitable for installation inside the cabinet, and on railing.
Pallet selection
Not all models of dish dryers, photos of which are presented in the catalogs of the store, come complete with a pallet. Most often the drier is equipped with built-in dryers, although there are also mobile structures. In the most modern versions of dryers, the pallet can have a small slope, which helps to drain water directly into the sink.
In this case, the presence of a pallet is important in the case when the dryer is supposed to be placed not above the sink, but above the countertop or in the cabinet. If you like the model is realized without a pallet, then it can always be purchased separately for the appropriate size of the dryer for dishes.
Today, the drying tray is made of plastic and metal. In contrast to metal, the duration of operation of the plastic pallet depends on the accurate handling of it. In this case, plastic from water spray is much easier to clean than metal. As for the drawbacks of the metal pallet, when the water dries out there are quite noticeable stains, which can not always be removed with an ordinary detergent.
When choosing a pallet, it is better to give a better option to a removable version, since draining the accumulated water, and washing the pan from time to time will be much easier.
Dimensions of the dryer
The size of the dryer plays an important part in the choice of the dryer, it is necessary to determine it even within the house, measuring the length and width of the space intended for placing the dryer.
No matter which capacious dryer you want to buy, the distance from the bottom of the bottom grate to the pan should be at least 6 cm, otherwise the spray of water draining from the dishes will again be on the bottom of the plates.
The distance from the upper deck of the dryer to the bottom of the upper cabinet( in the case of an attached structure) or the top of the cabinet( in the case of a built-in dryer) should vary between 6-10 cm, allowing unhindered placement and removal of the dishes from the dryer.
Thus, having thought out in advance all the details of the future acquisition, choosing a dryer even from a very large assortment will not be so difficult as absolutely unprepared for various nuances to a person.
