Sink on the washing machine





Many residents of modern city apartments face a shortage of free space in bathrooms, and because of this they have to look for the most convenient and compact options for placing the necessary plumbing and furniture. So, for example, an excellent solution in this case would be to install a washbasin directly above the washing machine. Thus, you can save space by combining these two especially important elements for any home. In this article, we will consider which sink on the washing machine can ideally fit, and how to make such an installation.

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Advantages of installing over a sink washing machine

Apartments with a small footage are simply not designed to fit in such a small area with all the necessary household items and equipment. More often this problem is solved by installing a washing machine in the hallway or in the kitchen, but this is not the most suitable option in terms of operation and hygiene. The sink above the washing machine will look more neat and stylish.

The advantages of this installation option:

• Save space. Thus, you can save usable space not only in the bathroom, but in the whole house, since the machine does not have to be installed in another place.
• Such sinks give the restrooms individuality.
• The room is becoming not only more spacious, but also modern and elegant.

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Disadvantages of installing a washbasin over a washing machine

Naturally, such an arrangement of plumbing and a household appliance can have its drawbacks. Namely:

• Custom siphon. As a rule, when buying plumbing in the kit there is no necessary siphon and you have to buy it separately.
• Unusual drain. Such structures are characterized not by vertical discharge, but horizontal - directed towards the wall. In such pipes, water often stagnates, resulting in severe blockages.
• In this case, the washing machine takes the place that in standard cases always remains free, so you will have to get used to this arrangement of the sink and the machine for some time.

Important! Remember, such a combination is considered only under the condition of a catastrophically limited space, so the choice remains only with the residents of the house. In most cases, this is the best solution to this problem with minimal cost.

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How to choose the right sink for installation above the washing machine?

It is clear that not every sink is suitable for such installation. For example, models with a convex bottom look ugly in such a combination and are too high, and their drainage device does not allow you to safely and reliably connect the washbasin to the machine.

It follows that installing a sink above the washing machine requires careful preparation:

• When choosing plumbing, it is better to give preference to models that are popularly called “water lilies”. Outwardly they are very flat, because their depth does not exceed twenty centimeters. Most likely, you will have to buy both elements separately, although there are several manufacturers that produce ready-made kits, but you will have to look for them, and their price is shocking.
• As it turned out, the maximum attention will have to be paid to the drainage device, it is important to consider that it should not come into contact with the washing machine, because it works from the mains, and this is very dangerous.

Important! The most safe is the drain system, which is carried out by the apparatus. And remember that only vertical drainage can provide the fastest water withdrawal, and it is less likely to clog. Therefore, you must choose a horizontal drain, more convenient in terms of cleaning and washing.

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The nuances of installing a sink on a washing machine

During installation, several mandatory requirements must be considered:

• The width of the washbasin should not exceed 58 cm if the sewer pipe is located directly behind the appliance on the wall. If there is no output to the sewer, then at least 50 cm.
• Drain pipes must not be placed above the device, as vibration can accidentally disrupt their tightness and water will flow directly onto the machine.
• From above, the sink must completely cover the household appliance, so that water does not get on it.

Important! It would be ideal if it is installed with a margin ahead of five centimeters.

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Installing the washbasin on the washing machine

Next, we will look at how to install the sink above the washing machine in detail, because this is a quick process and consists of several stages

Stage one - mount the device on the wall

If you prefer the “water lily” sink, then special brackets for fasteners will come with it.

How to act:

1. First you need to do the markup, but if earlier in that place there was already plumbing and the old marks were preserved, then it is better to stick to them.

Important! If everything suits you in size, then the installation of the structure, thus, will be guaranteed durable.

2. Then we try on the cup itself, while taking into account that the distance between it and the machine should not be more than three centimeters.
3. We outline the fasteners and drill holes for the bolts, install the mounting brackets.
4. We are looking for a metal hook and insert it into a special hole, which is located on the back of the bowl.
5. We fix the sink to the wall with a hook and fix the structure with a self-tapping screw or dowel.
6. We securely wrap all joints and seal the back wall of the bowl with silicone.

Stage two - installation of the siphon:

1. To fix the sink on the wall permanently, you need to install a siphon. Do it better according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
2. Then we connect the drain hose of the machine to the siphon nozzle - it is better to do this with a clamp in order to avoid its breakdown.
3. Next, we attach the corrugation to the sewer, we check the tightness of the resulting device.

Important! If leaks are found somewhere, then you need to tighten everything up properly.

The third stage is the installation of a water mixer:

1. Connection is made through fittings and a flexible hose.
2. To make the connections reliable, tight, you should definitely use special gaskets and tape.
3. Then we make a trial run of the unit, instantly fix the problems if they occur.

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The installed sink on the washing machine will look perfect, in addition, you can competently, effectively organize the space of your bathroom. You can perform all of the above work both with your own hands, and with the help of a specialist. Do not forget that a high-quality installation and an unmistakable selection of devices can guarantee you uninterrupted, continuous operation of all designs.