Reviews of the sink above the washing machine

sink above the machine The unusual placement of the sink above the washing machine causes a lot of controversy. For some, this installation option is the most optimal; others are categorically against a washing machine under the sink. We found a lot of reviews on this topic, we present them to your attention.

Santek Pilot washbasin

Ponochka-21, g. Lipetsk

After purchasing a Bosch washing machine, the question arose about buying a sink. We accidentally found out about a special sink to be placed above the washing machine. We saw one in the store; it was a Santek Pilot sink. After a long search, we bought the Santek Pilot sink, since there was nothing else to choose from.

She looks just great. Easy to clean with any detergent. We bought a new faucet for the sink; the common faucet for the sink and bathroom did not fit due to the difference in height. Since the washing machine is of standard height, to be honest, it was inconvenient to wash, but now we’ve gotten used to it. To connect the machine, a flat siphon was used; a small gap was left between the machine and the siphon so that the machine would not touch the siphon during the spin cycle.

This space was eventually occupied by children's bathing toys. In general, this sink is the best option for installing a standard washing machine in a small bathroom.

korobok77

Hi all! This is not the first time I’ve written a review about my bathroom renovation. This time I want to share my impression of the Santek sink. I’m very glad that it appeared, because when we bought the apartment, we didn’t have a sink at all; in its place we installed a standard-sized automatic washing machine.

When my old car broke down I bought small-sized Candy machine. She is almost 10 cm lower. I saved up money for renovations and finally bought a Pilot sink. Unlike a regular sink, its siphon goes not to the bottom, but to the side. Very pleased with the purchase. The space saving is obvious, and the sink itself is large and quite comfortable. I recommend!

different, Samara

My family and I live in a Khrushchev-era apartment, which means that the bathroom, toilet and kitchen are very small. The issue of placing a washing machine in the bathroom became acute; we thought for a long time about where to squeeze the equipment. On the advice of the designers, we settled on the option of installing the machine under the sink. I had to buy both a car and a sink. Zanussi chose the car, but with the sink it turned out to be not so simple. We found only two options: Santek for $34 and Seva Mix for $55. Of course, we bought a Santek sink.

So, the sink is inexpensive and saves space, but that’s where the advantages end. The quality of the sink is below average; chips were found during installation. Yes, and the sink was installed a little crookedly. The downside of the sink is that it is shallow, it is inconvenient to wash, and splashes fly.

Due to the flat siphon, which, by the way, is included in the kit, water stagnates in the sink, which leads to its rapid contamination. The drain fastening quickly rusted and ruined the appearance of the sink. In short, you shouldn’t expect anything supernatural from cheap plumbing fixtures. Be prepared for downsides.

Ksanka, Cheboksary

These reviews are taken from thematic sites and forums.

This excellent sink from Santek exceeded all my expectations and looks attractive. Everything fell into place in the bathroom. Due to the flat siphon of this sink, it can be installed above the washing machine without any problems. This plumbing fixture is attached to anchors. I’m ready to give the sink five plus points.Water flows smoothly into the sink and does not scatter. It is convenient to wash your face while washing off masks.

Kolianishe, Vologda

We installed a flat sink in the bathroom on the advice of friends. Initially, we didn’t like the idea of placing the sink above the washing machine, but we decided to try it anyway. In principle, there are no models of such sinks, and therefore we bought the only existing one from the company Santek. This piece of plumbing is quite heavy and is attached to the wall with anchors, which, in my opinion, is not good. You never know, the child will hang and the fastening will not hold. But the main thing is that the sink saves space, and everything else is a matter of habit.

Shell “Messenger” water lily

Ekagrg, Moscow

The “Messenger” water lily shell caught our eye by chance, and we bought it for the occasion. The fact is that several years ago we installed an automatic washing machine in the bathroom. Of course, this is convenient, but I had to give up the sink. All family members except the cat are accustomed to doing without a sink in the bathroom. Our cat Muska went to the toilet in the sink for many years, she got used to it, but then the sink was removed. Accustoming an adult cat to a litter box is quite a task, in short, after several years of torment, we gave up and bought a flat shell water lily “Messenger”.

In general, almost no one except the cat uses this sink, but Muska is happy and that’s the main thing. Among the disadvantages of such plumbing, one can note the small depth and the drain shifted to the side - water does not run away well, and dirt is also difficult to wash off. On a five-point scale, you can rate the “Messenger” sink as a solid four.

Krank, Kostroma

Two years ago, while surfing the Internet, I came across the most interesting publications, which were called either sink above the washing machine reviews, or washing machine under the sink reviews, in general, something like that. And I liked this idea so much that I decided to implement it in my tiny bathroom, finally freeing the kitchen from an automatic washing machine. Having listened to the advice contained in the articles I read, I chose the “Messenger” water lily shell and was right.

Washing your hands in such a sink is a pleasure, and it looks absolutely beautiful. Having admired the new sink enough, I decided to update all the plumbing in the bathroom, and at the same time do a complete renovation. So the new sink had a positive impact on me, if all purchases were as successful, life would definitely change for the better!

Elena, Novosibirsk

I’ve been using the Messenger Waterlily Light sink for a whole year now and I’m happy with almost everything. The sink is quite convenient, wide enough to cover the body of the miniature washing machine that is installed under it. In any case, no splashes fall on the “home assistant”. It looks beautiful and washes well, what more do you need! The only downside I note is the prohibitively high price; perhaps over time such sinks will be much cheaper. I give the Messenger shell the highest score.

This review was written on the forum five years ago, since then “a lot of water has passed under the bridge” and prices on the market have changed significantly.

Sergey, Moscow

I was doing renovations in the bathroom, and my friend Oleg, a plumber, advised me to put a washing machine there and fix the sink on top. I liked the idea. Oleg also told me to order the Messenger Light water lily shell.I was surprised that this sink came with all the necessary “bells and whistles” to connect it, and I liked the look of it too. Installing this sink was an absolute pleasure. As a result, it covered the washing machine, but water, of course, sometimes gets on it, although I, admittedly, am not particularly careful.

As objective disadvantages, I highlight: crooked brackets and asymmetrically located holes for drainage and overflow. For me these are small things, so I give the sink a five rating, I recommend it to everyone!