How to integrate a washing machine into a kitchen unit

Modern housewives have become accustomed to the benefits of civilization and can no longer do without numerous household appliances, including a washing machine. For convenient placement of the washing machine, experts recommend installing the unit in the kitchen. This solution allows you to free up much-needed space. A built-in machine in the set will be an excellent addition to the overall interior. Let's look at the features of integrating furniture into a kitchen set, because you can handle this with your own efforts.

Deciding on the installation location

The machine can be installed literally anywhere where it is possible to connect it to a centralized water supply, as well as to a sewerage system. Let's consider several options for where and how you can conveniently place appliances in the kitchen.

Built into cabinets

This option is unusual, it is not used so often, but at the same time it is very interesting. With this method of placement, the equipment is not installed on the floor, but is mounted in the middle compartment of the cabinet. Below it is some kind of cabinet, and above it is another element of the kitchen cabinet. This solution looks very organic. If necessary, you can use interesting decor options.

Speaking about the operation of a machine that is installed in this way, you will immediately notice the advantage. You don't have to bend over to load laundry or remove it from the drum. This is also a rational use of space, because the space under and above the machine does not lose its functionality.

We install behind the façade and under the countertop

This installation method is one of the most common. The equipment is completely closed and cannot be seen. The front of the machine is closed with a door, like other furniture cabinets, and the top is covered with a tabletop.

This option to integrate washing equipment will be very convenient if your kitchen has already had a well-thought-out design, all the accessories of the furniture set are designed in the same style, and the machine can spoil the overall appearance. This option is the most optimal solution.

We build in the floor as a countertop without a door

In some cases, the machine will look good without a masking door. It is appropriate when all kitchen appliances are designed in the same style. If the equipment stands out, it can be decorated using appropriate materials for pasting. You can also simply paint the front side of the machine in the desired color.

Installation

Connection algorithm:

• Using a drain hose, you must connect to the sewer through a special rubber siphon. It helps prevent the possibility of unpleasant odors from entering the sewer system during operation.
• It is necessary to connect the equipment to the water supply using a special flexible hose; it should be included in the kit. A separate valve must be installed on the pipe that is supplied to the machine.If there is a problem with the water supply, you can only shut off this pipe; there is no need to worry about the water supply to other points in the apartment.

IMPORTANT. Don't forget to install a filter after the pipes, this will save you time and effort in the future.

• The power connection must be made from the switchboard using a ground wire

Undoubtedly, using this equipment in the kitchen is convenient and very functional. So that you do not have any difficulties with operation, you need to calculate in advance what, where and how you will put it; the location of all communications is important. Then the installation of the washing machine will be quick and without problems.