Installing a dryer on a washing machine

More and more various technologies are appearing in everyday life that help improve our lives. And many are faced with the problem that they do not always know how to use this or that device correctly, how to connect it correctly, where to place it, etc. In this article we will look at several options for installing a clothes dryer.

Mounting methods

Main types of clothes dryers:

• exhaust;
• condensation;
• using a heat pump.

Connecting different types of dryers is done differently. For example, exhaust types are connected to a ventilation hood and its operating principle is based on the fact that it dries clothes by releasing moist air into the ventilation. Condensation models work on the following principle: hot air passes through the chamber with the laundry, and from there it removes moisture into a special heat exchanger, which then settles in a special collector (tray). After drying, it is necessary to drain the liquid that has settled in the tray. Machines with a heat pump work in approximately the same way as condensing machines, with the difference that moisture does not enter the heat exchanger, but the evaporator. Some models, like washing machines, require connection to a sewer system to get rid of moisture and condensation. Consequently, they create additional inconvenience.

Accommodation

Of course, there are many options for placing a dryer in your home. It all depends on the models, on the availability of space in the house, on the number of electrical appliances, etc. But mainly in apartments and private houses the following methods are used:

• on or above the washing machine;
• near;
• in a specially equipped place (niche, closet, corner, etc.);
• under the table.

The most popular option is to place the clothes dryer directly on the washing machine, of course, if its model allows this. For example, if the lid for throwing clothes is located on top, it is better not to place a dryer above it, as this will lead to additional inconvenience.

This type of installation is called “in a column” and in small apartments it helps to save space. The dryers come with special fasteners that allow you to mount such an installation above the washing machine.

Important! Under no circumstances should you just put a dryer on top of a washer. There are special fasteners for this. With the usual installation of a dryer on a washing machine, we will lead to breakdown of both one and the other. The additional vibration that the devices will emit will cause parts to break on both machines, since they are not designed to withstand external vibration. In addition, as a result of vibration, the dryer can simply fall from the washing machine onto the floor and break.

Therefore, in this case there are two ways to secure the dryer:

• using those elements that come with the dryer;
• Place the dryer on a self-assembled shelf made from scrap materials.

Of course, the easiest installation method is to place the devices side by side.But, as stated above, the area of ​​an apartment, especially if it is one-room, does not always allow this.

Installation "over"

Having decided to place the dryer above the washing machine, in order for the machine to be securely fixed and serve for a long time, pay attention to the following details:

1. The first step is to install a washing machine, above which we will install a dryer.
2. We install the stand on which the new unit will stand.
3. It is recommended to place a rubber pad between the top of the washing machine and the stand. This will help reduce vibration and therefore reduce the impact of one machine on another.
4. After installing the rubber lining, attach the drying stand.
5. Place the dryer on a fixed stand.
6. Then we glue, paint over, cover all the grooves, fasteners, etc.

After this, you can use both the dryer and washing machines.

Important! Try not to turn on two devices at the same time.

This is the most difficult option. It is important to understand that it is impossible to place one machine on top of another without the use of fasteners.

Other placement methods: installation nearby, in a niche, in the bathroom, etc. does not require such complexity and the use of additional precautions. However, each of them has its own pros and cons.

What is the best location for the washing machine and dryer?

In many ways, the decision to place a dryer is influenced by a number of factors. And therefore, there is no clear answer to the question of which installation is better and which is worse. Let's look at the benefits we get when the dryer is located above the washing machine.Firstly, it helps to save space, which is especially important in city apartments, when the number of meters of living space is limited. secondly, it significantly saves the housewife’s time. After washing clothes in the washing machine, we immediately put them in the dryer. There is no need for additional baskets in which we first put clothes in to take them to the dryer, then we put them in them, additional walking around the apartment, etc.

The main disadvantages include the difficulty of installing the drying machine; additional devices and time are required, as well as effort to lift the machine. Difficulties are also created for some models, for example, exhaust models, when it is necessary to connect a condensate drain hose from the dryer to the hood. Since the installation location of the washing machine is already fixed. It will not always be close to the hood; you may need additional hoses and ways to connect them to the hood. Since we can no longer place it directly above the hood, the washing machine is installed in a different place.

A significant problem will be that factor if we decide to change the furniture in the apartment or its location. The installation of the dryer will have to be done anew. If the dryer stood next to the washing machine. It would be enough to just move it. In this case, we will not do this.

So the choice is yours. The main thing is to set priorities based on your living conditions.