Set – washing machine with sink

washing machine and sink set In a standard “Khrushchev” apartment with a small bathroom and kitchen, the question often arises: where to put the automatic washing machine? Recently, the market has been offering owners of small apartments a good solution in the form of ready-made kits, which include a washing machine and a sink. This set fits well even in a very cramped room, which means it is potentially attractive to a large number of consumers. Let's talk about such kits in more detail.

Why buy a ready-made set?

In many designer interiors of small bathrooms, the sink under the sink is replaced by an automatic washing machine. This is explained not only by the saving of room space, but also by the convenient location of the “home assistant”, which not only does not bother anyone, but also harmonizes well with the standard bathroom plumbing equipment.

Previously, there were a very small number of models of automatic washing machines that could fit under the sink, but now the situation has changed dramatically.

Before the advent of ready-made kits, which included a sink with a washing machine, users were faced with the problem of installing these two interior elements. Firstly, it was necessary to choose the right sink and the washing machine for it. Secondly, it was necessary to buy a suitable set of plumbing elements: siphon, pipes, hoses, O-rings, taps, etc. All this was very inconvenient. In addition, buying equipment separately, you had to spend a lot of money. Now this is a thing of the past, because a ready-made set of washing machine plus sink: set with Eurosophy

contains all the necessary materials that you will need to install both the sink and the washing machine;
contains a perfectly matched sink and washing machine;
has as an attachment detailed technical specifications that allow you to determine in advance the location and connection features of the kit in your bathroom.

So, if you want to install a washing machine in your bathroom without any problems, and place a sink on top, without spending extra money, pay attention to the ready-made kits, which we will review in the next paragraph of the publication.

Set overview

Having appeared on the market relatively recently, the washing machine with washbasin quickly gained popularity among customers and even became a kind of bestseller. Manufacturers quickly responded to consumer demand and now we see that stores are overflowing with similar goods. Here are examples of the most popular and sought-after sets of automatic washing machines with a sink.

Set Candy Aqua 80 F/Kuvshinka-Light. A relatively inexpensive and highly sought-after set of sink plus washing machine. It includes: a water lily sink, a Candy Aqua 80 F automatic washing machine, a sink faucet, a siphon, a set of hoses, rubber gaskets and nuts. Sink dimensions W x D x H – 535 x 560 x 140, washing machine dimensions W x D x H – 510 x 440 x 695 mm. Machine drum loading 3.5 kg, yes Fuzzy Logic, delayed start, Woolmark approved wool washing program and many other useful features. Price: $536.
Set Eurosoba 1100 Sprint/Kuvshinka-Light. The same water lily sink, but with a more expensive washing machine produced by a famous Swiss manufacturer.Dimensions of the washing machine Eurosoba 1100 Sprint W x D x H – 460x460x680 mm, load 3 kg. Despite the very modest load, the washing machine is very decent and has a lot of useful functions. In addition, the washing machine is very economical in terms of water and electricity consumption. The average cost is $692.
Candy Aqua 100F plus Water Lily Victoria. In this case, the set includes a more modern and technically advanced washing machine from Kandy 100F series. The water lily sink has a light and sophisticated design. The body of the washing machine fits perfectly with the sink, creating a single harmonious composition. The Water Lily Victoria is also distinguished by the fact that you can install a mixer on it both on the right and on the left; in some cases this is a very popular option. The price of the set is $440.
Set Eurosoba 1000 / Water Lily-Lux Light. The crown jewel of this set is not so much the washing machine as the sink. The exquisite design of the Waterlilies-Lux Light will immediately attract everyone's attention, leaving the Eurosoba 1000 in the shadows, but perhaps this is right. The washing machine is, in general, not bad, but far from the best in its series. Dimensions W x D x H - 460x460x675 mm, reduced consumption of water and electricity, this is where the advantages of the machine end, because the drum capacity of 3 kg of laundry and a limited set of functions are unlikely to impress anyone today. Price: $740.

For Eurosoba automatic washing machines, the drum load usually does not exceed 3.5 kg.

Disadvantages of ready-made kits

Our experts are not inclined to idealize washing machine plus sink sets, since in addition to their advantages, they also have obvious disadvantages.What are the disadvantages? Firstly, such sets contain mostly water lily shells, and not everyone likes them. Some openly criticize such plumbing fixtures for the fact that they have very little depth, which leads to water splashes scattering throughout the bathroom, causing housewives a lot of trouble. In addition, due to the special location of the drain, such sinks are more often clogged with all sorts of debris, and this is no good at all.

Secondly, washing machines included in the kit often do not stand up to criticism in terms of functionality. In particular, these washing machines have a drum that is very limited in volume, and in terms of operation, these machines, to put it mildly, are inferior to their full-sized competitors. Users of washing machines from such a set often complain that it is impossible to wash any large items in them (outerwear, rugs, blankets, etc.), and this is not surprising given the drum capacity of 3.5 kg of laundry.

The most popular sets usually include compact Kandy brand washing machines, the functionality of which is significantly limited.

Thirdly, the washing machines included in the kit often fail, causing a lot of trouble for users. Please understand correctly, we do not set out to advertise or throw mud at washing machine plus sink sets; we try to provide as objective information as possible about this product, and you can decide for yourself whether it suits you or not. The main thing is to immediately dispel the myth for yourself that such a kit is a “panacea” that solves the problem of a small bathroom. This suits some people, but not others!

Installation features

An under-sink washing machine that comes with a sink is easier to install because the kit already includes everything you need. Moreover, the manufacturer supplies its kits with detailed installation instructions that anyone can understand, even those whose hands grow in the wrong place.

At the first stage, the specialists who draw up the instructions remind the user that all necessary service outlets must be made in advance, even before installing the sink with the washing machine: a moisture-resistant outlet is installed, a sewer pipe outlet is made, and a water pipe outlet is made. In addition, the floor under the washing machine must be strong and level.
Next, we are recommended to determine the exact location of the washing machine and sink, taking into account the distance to the connection points with communications.

Do not forget that between the sink and the top cover of the washing machine you need to leave a gap of at least 1 cm. A gap should also be left on the sides of the washing machine body.

After this, mark on the wall the places where the brackets for the sink will be located, and then hang these brackets. Be sure to install the brackets level so that the sink hangs perfectly level.
We check the reliability of the fastenings, and then hang the sink in place, after which we install the siphon, which is also included in the kit.
We install the mixer, and then connect it to the hot and cold water supply. Do not forget to ensure the tightness of all connections using windings and rubber gaskets; after installing the mixer, be sure to check if water is dripping anywhere. We immediately install a tee tap on the outlet of the cold water pipe.
We place the washing machine closer to the sink, but do not push the washing machine under it yet.Otherwise, it will be inconvenient for us to connect the “home assistant” to communications.
We connect the drain hose to the flat siphon, and the inlet hose to the tee tap, check the reliability of the connections, and then push the washing machine under the sink.

In conclusion, we note that a washing machine with a sink in one set allows you not only to save money, but also to quickly, without any problems, install these two interior elements in your own bathroom. However, you need to remember that the washbasin machines included in the kit have very limited functionality; they are definitely not suitable for a large family, if only because they have a rather small drum load. Happy shopping!

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1 reader comment

06/29/2018 at 01:42
Peter:

We placed the washing machine next to the sink. They wanted to reconnect it themselves, but they had to call a plumber to re-hang the brackets for attaching the new sink. The bathroom has become more spacious.

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