How to install a washing machine under the sink

Residents of small-sized apartments usually have one problem - how to save precious square meters. This applies not only to living spaces, but also to bathrooms. As a rule, a bathtub in an average apartment is not large. But in addition to the mandatory plumbing, it is also necessary to place a washing machine. The best option is to install a washing machine under the sink. To do this is quite simple, you do not even have to call the plumbing. The main thing is to follow the basic rules.

Choice of sink and washing machine

The process of combining a sink with a washing machine usually begins with a trip to a plumbing store. There you need to purchase a suitable sink. For your purposes, the so-called water lilies are most suitable. These are shallow, flat plumbing products made in the form of countertops.

It is recommended to pay attention to the sink drain scheme. Drain is usually horizontal or vertical. From the point of view of practicality, vertical discharge is much more convenient - in an upright pipe, blockages are less likely to form. But if you install a sink above the washing machine, then it is better to give preference to models with a horizontal drain system. The fact is that the drain must be imposed for the "washer." This is required by elementary fire safety rules. In this regard, products with horizontal drain are much more convenient.

Optimal sizes

The width of the plumbing purchased should correspond to the dimensions of the washing machine.

If the farm already has a washing machine, then the choice is quite limited and you will have to work with what is. If you still have a purchase of this household appliance, then you should opt for compact models. The optimal dimensions of the machine for washing clothes are as follows: height not more than 60 centimeters, depth within 35 -45. Width does not play a special role here, so focus on your taste.

In both cases, the following nuance must be taken into account. The height of the finished structure (sink + washing machine) should not exceed 75-80 centimeters. This is considered the best option. Using a "water lily" that is installed above or below the recommended level will be very problematic. At the same time, between the plumbing and household appliances, there should be a small gap. You can calculate at what height the bowl will be by the following formula: the height of household appliances + the depth of the bowl + 10-15 centimeters of stock.

There is also a third option, to purchase a ready-made kit for the bathroom. It includes a washing machine and made specifically for it sink. The only drawback of such designs is that these products are produced mainly abroad, therefore their price is corresponding. Not every family can afford to spend almost the entire monthly budget on the acquisition of this pleasure.

Installation

The installation process begins with the preparation of the workplace and tools. For work, you may need wrenches and gas keys, a drill, a tape measure. Just in case, you can stock up fittings and flexible hose. After that, it is necessary to shut off the water and dismantle the old sink.

Advice! The brackets on which the plumbing was attached should be left in place whenever possible. They sit securely in the wall, and there will be less work.

Further actions are performed in the following order:

1. The product is removed from the packaging and is sampled at the installation site. If a single mixer is used for the bathroom and sink, pay attention to the spout freely reaching both elements of the plumbing.
2. If you decide to dismantle the old hardware, you must install new brackets. Usually they and the fastener come with the sink. This is done as follows: with the help of a tape measure and a corner, marking is applied to the wall for installing fixtures. After that, the holes are drilled and installation is done. All actions are intuitive, but just in case, you can read the installation instructions. She is usually attached. It is better not to screw the fixing bolts to the end. It is recommended to leave about 5 millimeters of thread. This is to make it easier to level the sink. An insulating tape can be wound into the gaps left or a piece of an electric cable folded several times can be laid.
3. After that, the "water lily" must be attached to the wall. A special hook is provided for this. One end is inserted into the hole in the bowl, the other is attached to the wall with a self-tapping screw. After making sure that the "water lily" is aligned in the horizontal plane and firmly fixed, you can tighten the fixing bolts that are not screwed up to the end. The gap between the wall and the sink must be covered with silicone. This will eliminate the possibility of leaks.
4. Then install siphon. This device prevents the penetration of unpleasant odors from common house pipes and facilitates the procedure for eliminating blockages. A siphon is installed between the sewer pipe and the sink. Important! The siphon can only be mounted after fixing the sink! Otherwise, there is a risk of dropping and breaking the bowl. A flexible hose designed to drain the water of the washing machine is attached to the siphon nozzle. To do this, you can use a fitting or crimp clamp. The main thing is to reliably pull off all the connections, otherwise you risk flooding the neighbors from below.
5. If a mixer is provided above the sink, then it is installed at this stage. To do this, you will need an adjustable (gas) wrench. When tightening threaded connections, be very careful. Most faucets that are sold in markets and stores are made of silumin. This is a very fragile material and excessive force can damage it. For greater tightness, it is recommended to wind the fum tape or linen thread between the thread teeth.
6. A washing machine is installed. It is recommended to carry out a control wash immediately. This will allow you to identify places of leaks and, if necessary, re-pull fittings and clamps.

As you can see, installing such a design is not so difficult. If you have certain skills, the installation process will take no more than two hours. But the result is a rather ergonomic design. If you show a little imagination, you can even decorate the bathroom design in this way.