Washing machine under the sink in the bathroom

In order to increase the functionality of the bathroom and save useful space in the kitchen, many residents of Khrushchev’s apartments take such a step, namely the installation of a washing machine under the sink. This option may not be the best, but when the machine really has nowhere to put, then you can put up with it. And if everything is done correctly, then there will be no discomfort. And most importantly, you need to choose a suitable washing machine, which will be discussed further.

We select the sizes

The main criterion for choosing a washing machine for washing will be its size.

• The depth of automatic washing machines varies from 33 to 82 cm, it is clear that there is no place for a machine that is too large, and it’s not convenient to approach the sink. Therefore, the optimal depth is 50 cm, provided that the sink will have a maximum depth of 60 cm. If the sink is smaller, then the washing machine should be narrower so that there is a gap under the communication behind the back wall.
• The height of the machine cannot exceed 70 cm. If you fix a sink 17 cm high above a standard machine 82-85 cm high, then it will be extremely difficult for a person of small stature to wash, and children in general cannot reach the tap. The way out is to substitute a chair.
• As for the width of the washer, here it is not important. Everything will depend on location.

Overview of mini cars

The selection of small-sized machines suitable for installation under the sink is small. Here are some commercially available automatic washing machines:

Candy Aquamatic 1D835-07 - a washing machine of the Russian assembly of the famous Italian brand. The depth of the machine is 46 cm, the height is 70 cm - this is optimal for installation in the bathroom. The machine is designed to wash 3.5 kg of dry laundry and spin at 800 rpm. You can wash clothes from different fabrics, because the machine has 16 washing programs. The price of this washing machine is about 17 thousand rubles.

Zanussi FCS1020C - a washer of the Italian assembly with a load of only 3 kg. Its depth is 52 cm and a height of 57 cm. The laundry is wrung out at a speed of 1000 revolutions. The washing machine is small, and the price is impressive about 34 thousand rubles.

ELECTROLUX EWC 1350 is a Polish-built washing machine with a load of 3 kg of dry laundry and a spin of 1300 rpm. Height 57 cm, depth 52 cm. Washing modes 15, this is enough to efficiently wash different things and linen. The machine has intelligent control, its cost is about 36 thousand rubles.

Eurosoba 1100 sprint is perhaps the most expensive small-sized washer, made in Switzerland. Loading as in previous machines is only 3 kg, spin 1100 rpm. There is no protection against leaks, which makes you think about buying, at a cost of 51 thousand rubles.

Note! Small-sized washing machines are quite expensive, mainly European-made machines.

How to choose a sink

To combine the sink with the washing machine in the bathroom, you need to choose the right sink. A conventional sink with a low bottom is not suitable for this purpose, either technically or aesthetically. It is necessary to choose a lily sink with a maximum height of 20 cm. Drain in such sinks can be horizontal and vertical, the best option is when the drain is not related to technology, because your safety depends on it. This is a horizontal drain located closer to the wall.

Note! Water lily sinks have a special siphon that will be located behind the back of the washing machine.

Water Lilies are of two types: light and uni. Unlike the uni sink, the water lily light has no holes for the mixer and has a more elegant shape. A special type of sinks is light lux, they differ in quality and appearance, respectively, their price is an order of magnitude higher.

In the shape of the sink above the washing machine there are:

• square;
• rectangular;
• with rounded corners;
• round;
• oval.

Especially popular are the "water lily" sinks combined with a countertop, on which you can make up various little things.

Pros and cons of such a setup

When installing the washing machine under the sink, you need to weigh all the pros and cons well. I must say that there are not so many advantages in such an installation:

• firstly, such placement allows you to save space;
• secondly, it gives the bathroom a modern look, many consider it stylish and attractive, although it is subjective.

There are a lot of minuses, it is worth paying attention to them:

• in a small-sized machine you can’t wash voluminous things: down jackets, blankets, a plaid;
• most small machines have a wash quality of B;
• horizontal water-lily sinks clog more often;
• when washing, there is a risk of water getting on the washing machine, or rather on the control board, which could result in equipment breakdown;
• the installation of a washing machine with a depth of 50 cm may cause inconvenience when washing;
• during installation, you will need a special siphon, which will have to be purchased separately, but finding it is not so simple.

If there is no place for a washing machine except under the sink in the bathroom, then take this issue seriously. Think through everything to the smallest detail, so that later you do not experience inconvenience during the operation of both the sink and the machine itself.