Sink for washing machine

It often happens that the wishes of the owners are limited by the area of ​​the apartment. Especially if it’s Khrushchev and needs to be placed in a small bathroom and a washing machine, both the bathroom and the sink, and there is a catastrophic lack of space. In this case, a sink located above the washing machine becomes an excellent solution. This allows you to squeeze into the small room all that is expected. Let's look at what a sink for a washing machine can be, what models are on sale, how to choose them and how to install them.

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Disadvantages of washing under the sink

Despite the fact that installing a sink on a washing machine saves useful space, experts recommend doing this only in extreme cases. This is due to significant disadvantages that such a design has:

• In this case, you will have to purchase a special sink, as well as household appliances of non-standard sizes.
• The siphon when draining is used reduced. If it is not included in the kit or it deteriorates, then buying a new one will be problematic.
• For this design, sinks with horizontal drain are most suitable. But such instances will have to be washed and cleaned the siphon more often so that the water does not stagnate.
• Using the washbasin will not be very comfortable, as the machine will be at the bottom.
• In the event of a leak, your main laundry assistant may be injured and malfunction.

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Choose a washing machine

If you still have to think about combining a sink and a washing machine, then you need to start with the purchase of equipment, that is, the right washing machine. When choosing your electric washerwoman, consider the following:

• The height of the machine should not be more than 60 cm, and the depth should be from 34 to 43 cm. It is clear that such an aggregate will not have a large capacity.

Important! The maximum load will be no more than 3 kg, which is not very suitable for a large family.

• Some prefer to install standard equipment, but in this case, you need to look for a narrow model, such that it fits under the entire sink.
• For children, you will have to think about a stand on which they can get up while washing.

Important! All washing machines have distinctive features: appearance, motor power, maximum permissible load and other additional functions. For you, we have preparedwashing machine ratingwhich are considered the best according to users.

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Choose a sink

Some foreign manufacturers offer a washing machine complete with a sink. This option will be ideal, since in this case all the structural elements fit together. But if you buy a sink separately, then you need to buy products specially designed for this purpose. They are also called water lilies. Distinctive features are as follows:

• They differ from their other “brothers” in the small depth of the bowl. The model is made as flat as possible, with a depth of up to 20 cm, most often square.
• The dimensions of the sink should at least coincide with the dimensions of the machine, and even better - if the edges of the product will protrude a couple of centimeters beyond the limits of the washing unit.
• In such constructions, the drainage system placed outside the machine body is considered the safest.Drain can be vertical or horizontal.

Important! The vertical drainage system is faster and less clogged. Devices with horizontal drain will have to be cleaned more often, they are more capricious in everyday life.

• If the place is not so bad, you can install a sink with a countertop. A washing machine is installed under the countertop. But this is not only a safer, but also more expensive option.

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What materials are they made of?

Sinks for a washing machine are usually made of porcelain, earthenware, artificial stone.

Faience

Faience is a cheaper material and has a porous structure. Therefore, it is coated with glaze. Such a product has a pleasant appearance, but after a while the glaze begins to crack, and the sink has to be changed.

China

Such products are more expensive, but they serve much longer. The surface of such a sink is smoother, does not absorb dirt.

Fake diamond

A flat sink for the bathroom is made of artificial stone. What is artificial stone? This is a mixture of polymer with stone chips. Such sinks can be of various colors and shades.

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Installing the washbasin over the washing machine

How to install a washing machine under the sink in the bathroom? When installing, you must consider the following nuances:

• If you install plumbing of domestic production, it is better to use the old brackets that were installed during the construction of the house. They provide maximum strength.
• During installation, the washing machine must be turned off and moved away so that moisture does not get on it. Just do not forget to pre-mark its height and width with chalk on the wall.
• It is advisable to fix the connection points with reliable clamps so that the hoses do not break.
• Use a sealant to seal all threaded connections.
• If you use a bend of a corrugated pipe instead of a siphon, then check its reliability before installation.

Important! Not only your comfort, but also the safety of pipes, which in case of poor-quality installation can leak and even create an emergency, depend on the right plumbing. Follow the link where you will find all the rulesbathroom fittings. 

So how to install a sink on a washing machine? The main thing is correct - to calculate and choose the place of attachment of the brackets so that the bottom of the sink is where you need to:

1. After the brackets are installed, you can make a fitting - hang the sink and make sure that it is in the right place.
2. Now you can install the mixer and siphon. The siphon must be special - its outlet turns back.
3. Next, you need to put the sink on the brackets. Apply a layer of silicone sealant to the back wall. This will prevent water from entering between the sink and the wall.
4. Now you can connect to the water supply and sewage and make a check. If everything works fine, then you can connect and replace the washing machine.

Important! Parts of the sink must not touch the surface of the washing machine.

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As you can see, the sink above the washing machine is a controversial decision. But if it seems to you the most suitable, you now know everything to choose the right accessories and do everything correctly!