Sinks with a side drain under the washing machine

The sink above the washing machine in the bathroom is comfortable and fashionable. Already, many owners have decided to combine, thus, these two pieces of furniture, but how to do it right.

In a good way, three questions immediately arise: how to install a sink with a washing machine, which washing machine to choose, and is any sink suitable for such a installation? The last question is easier to answer - you will need special flat sinks with a side drain so that you can connect a special siphon to it. Let's start the story with them.

Overview of the best sink models

Based on the name, a sink with a side drain is called so because of the special location of the drain hole. In a conventional sink, the hole is located in the center or closer to the center; in a sink with a side drain, the hole is located to the side. Why is this done? And in order to be able to screw a special siphon so that it does not interfere with the installation of the washing machine. What shell models do we have in mind?

1. Quatro water lily sink with a flat bottom. This is a modern rectangular sink made of earthenware. The drain hole is offset to the right corner. The hole for the mixer is located from the center. The height of the sink is 14 cm, and the width with a depth of 60 cm. When purchasing a sink, you get special mounts for it in the kit. The price is $ 177.
2. Compact Water Lily Sink. This sink is also displaced, there is a hole for the mixer and an overflow hole. The sink has a non-standard shape. The product is made of faience. Dimensions W x D x H - 53.50 x 56 x 14 cm. Average price - 124 dollars.
3. Uni 50 Water Lily Sink. This product has a more familiar streamlined shape, although its drain hole is also offset to the side. The hole for the mixer is in the center. Dimensions W x D x H - 60 x 50 x 15 cm. You can buy a sink for 111 dollars.
4. Sink type Mini Water Lily. Not a miniature representative of this series of sinks. Its dimensions are W x D x H - 64 x 50 x 13 cm. Whoever guessed to give her such a name is not clear. The sink is made of earthenware, has holes for the mixer, has an overflow. It costs about 47 dollars.

Outwardly, the Mini sink really looks small, but its actual dimensions correspond to the dimensions of standard water lilies for washing machines.

You will most likely choose a sink not by price, but by size and appearance. In the small bathrooms of Khrushchev’s apartments, it’s quite difficult to turn around. You recall this statement when you try, as successfully as possible, to fit a sink with a washing machine between the wall and the bathroom. We’ll do it now.

How are they installed?

The process of installing a sink above the washing machine is practically not noticeable. The main thing is to calculate and measure everything in advance. It is very important to verify the height of the sink, calculate the depth so that the pipes do not interfere with the washing machine. It is also important to leave a gap between the sink and the lid of the washing machine sufficient to accommodate a special siphon. It is important that the siphon body does not touch the lid of the washing machine.

Given these nuances, you can proceed with the installation. First, we drill holes in the wall and install the mounts. Next, we organize the liner for the communications of the washing machine. Do not forget about moisture resistant outlet for a washing machine in the bathroom, she needs to pay special attention. Next, we mount the sink, siphon and mixer. Lastly, we put and connect the washing machine.

Sink wash

As you already guessed, an ordinary front-loading washing machine is not suitable for installation under the sink. The problem is that a regular car is too tall and wide.Its height can reach 90 cm, and imagine that there will still be a sink on top, and even with a gap. You can hang a sink at such a height, but how then will households jump to it?

A special washing machine of a lower height is purchased under the sink. In our recent publicationCandy washing machine under the sink we just did a review of this technique, we won’t repeat it. We will only say that special machines for the sink are lower by an average of 15-20 cm, and their width is less by about 10 cm. Manufacturers sacrificed the size of the drum to make such machines and this is not very good. After all, special equipment has a load of only up to 4 kg of dry linen, which is quite small and does not meet the needs of a modern family.