How to install a washing machine in order not to jump (video)

A washing machine has long been a familiar thing in almost every apartment. Connecting the device can be carried out by the master from the store where it was purchased, or by invited specialists. But many people prefer to install a washing machine on their own, especially since the process is not so complicated. If this household appliance came from relatives or friends, or you just don’t want to spend money on the services of specialists, then you can do all the work yourself. So how to install a washing machine? For the normal functioning of the machine, you must comply with all requirements for its installation, correctly implement connecting to the necessary communications, and also to figure out how to ground the washing machine and why need to.

How to choose the right place for a washing machine?

The selection of places for connecting the washing machine must be made before choosing its model. The explanation is simple: it is much easier to choose an aggregate with the necessary dimensions than to puzzle over where to put an already purchased device.

The washing machine will have to be connected to the sewer and water supply. It would be wiser to choose a place to install near them. There are several options.

Bathroom

The easiest solution is to install a washing machine in the bathroom. Very often, washing machines are placed in it. The advantages are obvious: all communications are close, the drain hose can simply be routed to the bathroom. But there are enough shortcomings of such accommodation.

1. Due to the increased humidity in the bathroom, you cannot put an ordinary outlet, it should only be waterproof.
2. All parts and components of the machine will have to work in conditions of excessive humidity, which will not extend their service life.
3. Most of the bathrooms in apartment buildings are more than modest in size. We'll have to sacrifice something to put a washing machine there. Sometimes in such cases, the sink is cleaned, which does not add convenience.

Kitchen

Here, communications are also nearby, but there is more free space. In this case, the automatic machine is installed under the countertop, and for this it is not even necessary to select the built-in model. Note that the washing machine, which is installed under the countertop, must be placed on the floor, not on the basement of the furniture, and the back of the box in which it will be located should be absent.

Corridor or pantry

With sufficient width, you can install a washing machine in the hallway. But it is better if there is a small pantry next to the bathroom. It is ideal: for laying communications it is easy to make a hole in the partition, and comfortable conditions will ensure a long life for all units and mechanisms.

In the process, the washing machine undergoes strong vibrations, so it is advisable to install it on a rigid base - concrete or ceramic tile. How to install a washing machine on a wooden floor that enhances vibration? You can use special rubber coasters that absorb not only vibrations, but also noise. You can buy them in the same store where washing machines are sold.

Preparing the washing machine for installation

How to install a washing machine so as not to jump and shake? If the car is new and just delivered from the store, then the first thing to do is to get rid of the box and fastener parts that protect the product during transportation. It can be bars and staples.

When transporting the washing machine, the rotating parts are rigidly fixed with bolts. Unscrew them and cover the holes with the plastic plugs supplied. At the same time, the drum should hang on the springs. After turning on the machine for which these bolts have not been previously removed, it is most likely that expensive repairs cannot be avoided.

Upon delivery from the store, all these manipulations should be performed before signing the documents of receipt. Carefully check the washing machine for external damage and scratches. If you shake it a little, then there should not be any knocks or other extraneous sounds. Without such a check, it is quite possible to get a unit with a defect, and to prove that the device is not damaged by you will be almost impossible.

The washing machine is mounted on a pedestal and leveled using a level. For adjustment, twisting legs are used. The slightest skew is fraught with increased vibration and noise during washing.

Connecting the washing machine to the water supply

The process of supplying water to the washing machine is simple. We will tell you how to install and connect a washing machine. Connection schemes can be different, but general requirements should always be observed:

• The branch pipe supplying the washing machine with water must be equipped with shutoff valves. It is recommended to use ball valves. Then, if a leak occurs, it will be possible to quickly shut off the water supply to the machine.
• Pipe pressure should not be less than one atmosphere. With insufficient pressure, a special pump will have to be installed.
• Clogged water can quickly damage the washing machine mechanism. As a rule, most of their models are equipped with regular mechanical cleaning filters. If water of increased hardness enters the apartment, it is recommended to install an additional polyphosphate filter. It is a flask filled with an active substance that prevents the appearance of scale. The filter media changes easily as it is used.

It is important to remember that the water passing through the polyphosphate cartridge is suitable only for technical needs and cannot be used for food purposes.

Usually used to connect a washing machine flexible hoses ¾ inch diameter. Hot water supply is very rarely used, so one hose for supplying cold water is enough.

• If there are metal pipes in the apartment, then it is easiest to do it yourself with a crimp sleeve. Its two halves are bolted to the pipe, securely fixing the gasket. After that, a hole in a pipe with a diameter of 10 mm is drilled directly through the threaded outlet under the tap. A ball valve is installed, and a flexible hose connecting to the machine is attached to it. The joints are sealed with rubber cuffs.
• A tee is placed on the plastic pipes. After the insert has been made at the right place and the fitting is installed, the crane and the flexible hose are mounted. You can connect the washing machine to the water supply.
• Sometimes a method is used to supply water to the machine through a tee at the tap of the water supply for a mixer or flush tank. But at the same time, before each wash, you will have to unscrew the flexible hose leading to the mixer. Therefore, this method can only be considered as a temporary option.

Connecting the washing machine to the sewer

In addition to supplying water to the washing machine, it is also required to resolve the issue of drainage of waste liquid. Simply put, you need to connect a household appliance to the sewer. The easiest way is to fix the drain pipe to the hook that is included with each machine, on the edge of the bathtub or sink. But this method is also the most unreliable: you can not use a bathtub or sink at the same time, in addition, the drain hose can simply be accidentally touched, which will lead to flooding of the neighbors. Therefore, it is more reliable to make a stationary connection to the washing machine.

There may be several options:

• Through the sewer communications of the sink, for which you need to purchase a special siphon with a tap for washing machines. It should be located above the knee of the siphon. At the same time, the unit must be installed side by side, since the drain hose cannot be extended.
• Insert the hose of the machine into the plastic sewer pipe. The hole in it is easy to make a hacksaw for metal, after which a tee and a section with a pipe are inserted into it. All connections are tightly sealed and the drain hose is inserted into a separate siphon.

Often, the design of the drain of many washing machines has a non-return valve that prevents water from being absorbed from the sewer. If it is not, then the drain hose must have an S-shaped bend and be located as described in the instructions. That is, the insert into the sewer should be below the tank level of the washing machine.

How to connect the washing machine to power?

Modern models of washing machines have a fairly solid power, which averages around 2.5 kW. Despite the presence of double insulation, these devices are sources of increased danger. Therefore, they must be connected through a separate machine with an RCD (residual current device), and the presence of grounding is mandatory.

It is important to note that many companies do not install washing machines if there is no outlet with grounding. The warranty for these expensive household appliances does not apply if it turns out that they were operated without grounding.

In old houses where sockets do not have a ground wire, grounding is organized through a shield, from which electricity goes to the apartment. If you do the grounding yourself, then remember that it is not necessary to connect the housing of the washing machine with pipes or radiators. This can lead to damage to expensive equipment, and the possibility of electric shock to people in neighboring rooms is not ruled out.

Difavtomat will save an expensive car from power surges, break the circuit when water gets in or a person touches a bare wire. Modern difavtomaty combine the useful qualities of conventional machines and RCDs, so it is better to give preference to them. If you are not a qualified electrician, then it is better to consult a specialist. They will pick up a difavtomat suitable for the parameters and provide high-quality protection against electricity.

So that there is no situation when an automatic machine (RCD) is knocked out when the washing machine is turned on, you need to:

• lay high-quality wiring, old - change;
• set the appropriate for the network parameters difavtomat or RCD and do it right;
• monitor the health of the machine.

The cost of installing a washing machine

The cost of installing a washing machine in Moscow and the Moscow region at a prepared place is between 1,000 and 1,250 rubles. If plumbing work with the supply of communications is necessary, then the price rises, from 2400 to 2650 rubles. If additional electrician services are needed, then turnkey work will cost from 3400 to 3900 rubles. The cost of work in St. Petersburg is on average 200 to 300 rubles cheaper. For a more accurate calculation, we recommend calling the master at home, for a detailed calculation of the cost.