Undoubtedly, the abundance of modern household appliances makes life very easy. You no longer need to manually wash your laundry, knocking down your knuckles and making back pain. And then wait for it all to dry. Automation copes with the process much faster. The only bad thing is that the technique takes up a lot of space. Some see a way out of the situation when placing a washing machine in the kitchen. But there is not more spacious. Therefore, it is better to consider a different solution to the problem. Many have already managed to appreciate the very reasonable layout of the bathroom space, which is typical for hiding washing machines under the sink.
Of course, the old sink will have to be abandoned. You will need to purchase a special model. But then, as a result, you get a pretty decent site. In the case where every centimeter counts, this is a pretty weighty pros argument. The sink for the washing machine must meet some requirements. For our purposes, the design "water lily" is quite suitable.
A feature of such models is the location of the drain hole. As a rule, it is located in the center of the rear under the mixer. But even if the drain is found elsewhere, the outlet will still be discharged into the rear end adjacent to the wall. This design allows you not to worry about the possible penetration of moisture into the equipment in the event that the sink fails.
Under the washing machine, the dimensions of the sanitary ware are also selected. Its dimensions either completely coincide with the upper part of the machine, or slightly protrude for it by about 2 centimeters.
Installation of equipment requires some skill. It must not be allowed that during the installation process and in the future, when the sink will be used for its intended purpose, water gets on your washing machine. Otherwise, its life will expire pretty quickly. It is better to disconnect the equipment from the system during installation and remove it away. After that, the brackets are fixed at the desired height. Then the sink under the washing machine is connected to the water supply and sewage. Now you can return to the place of equipment. Entrust the installation to professional plumbers. Of course, your husband is not hopeless and he is quite capable of coping with the change of the same crane. But the safe operation of devices depends on the quality of installation. Failure of the machine due to depressurization of water supply and, as a result, flooding is not the most pleasant situation in life.
People seriously perplexed by saving space in the bathroom, prefer to buy special compact washing machines under the sink. There are plenty of models. Their difference from the usual designs in the limited load of linen. You can wash about three and a half kilograms at a time. The loading of such units is exclusively frontal, which is understandable - there is a sink on top.
Manufacturers produce two types of such machines. The first, not more than 70 centimeters high, fit freely into a niche under the sink. But buying a second one will require raising the washbasin a little higher (100 or 105 centimeters). The functions of compact models are the same as those of their full-sized counterparts.
Thus, for owners of small apartments, a sink for a washing machine becomes a real chance to expand the space of cramped bathrooms, making them more convenient.