Installing a washing machine in an apartment

Almost no family can do without washing machines. These household appliances make life much easier for housewives. Therefore, so that there are no hiccups in housekeeping, it is necessary to provide this device with all the conditions for comfortable work. Some of the most important factors are correct installation and installation to electrical systems, water supply and sewerage systems.

Required tools

The installation of the washing machine should begin with the preparation of tools, without which it is not possible to perform this action:

• Adjustable wrench.
• Gas key.
• Flexible hose for connection to the piping system.
• Adapter with thread connection.
• Branch if necessary.
• Depending on the pipes to which it will be necessary to connect the washer, it is necessary to acquire a crimp sleeve, fitting or tee.

Preparing the installation site

When a washing machine is bought for the first time in a new interior, it is very important to think over the place where it will be permanently. This is an important point, since it will be necessary to enter the dimensions in a certain place. Therefore, if there is a certain position, it is necessary to measure 3 parameters:

• Length.
• Depth.
• Height.

In this case, it is necessary to add 1 centimeter to each size obtained. This is important so that the product can freely enter or then it can be dismantled without any problems from the required place. That is, this 1 cm on each side provides such an important backlash.

If we consider not the dimensions of the location, namely the location in an apartment or in a private house, then most often this household appliance is located:

• In the kitchen, you can often find this household appliance. In this case, it is also convenient to connect to communications, since they are located close. For those who are scrupulous about the aesthetic parameters of any room, it is necessary to think in advance about installing a washing machine in a cabinet niche. In this case, you can organize the location in such a way that the front door completely covers the device from view.
• If the toilet room is large enough in size, then you can put a washing machine here as well. True, some manage to expose the unit even in a small room. In this case, it is mounted above the toilet. But it is precisely such an installation system that requires careful thought and ensuring the proper level of reliability.
• You can also install a typewriter in the corridor. But most often this is due to hopelessness. The main negative aspect of this arrangement is that all communications have to be pulled here. In addition, from here the noise spreads quite intensively throughout all corners of the housing.
• If the apartment has a storage room (closet), then you can install the machine here.Perhaps this is the best option if it is not too costly and problematic to pull communications here. After all, this is an isolated room, from where the noise will not be heard, provided the door is closed. The product will not spoil the aesthetics of the premises with its appearance. In addition, here it will be possible to equip a whole laundry, placing all the means for washing, a laundry basket and other little things.
• In a private house, such household appliances are also located in the basements. This is very convenient, but the subfloor must be heated.
• In bathroom. Convenience in this case is due to the fact that all communications are located in close proximity. The appearance of the product fits harmoniously into the space. If you plan to renovate this room with a complete refurbishment of sanitary ware, then you can place a washing machine under a sink of a suitable design with an equipped rear drain.

Important! If it is possible to place this household appliance in another place, then it is worth taking advantage of it. This is due to the fact that there is always a high level of humidity in the bathroom, which negatively affects the durability of the product. Causes rust and warping of metal and internal parts.

How to properly connect a washing machine in the house

Before connecting the machine to the machine yourself, you must free it from the shipping packaging. Manufacturers care about delivering the product safely, so they do it with great care. It is very carefully necessary to open the cardboard packaging and remove the foam elements that ensure the immobility of the structure.

At the second stage, before starting to install the product, you should study the principle of operation of the device. To do this, you need to study the attached instructions. Only then can the washing machine be connected to the drain system, ensure the correct water supply and apply an electric current to it.

Electrical connection

One of the most important points of connection is the electrical connection.

Important! Please note that a 3-wire socket should be used, this will ensure safe operation. In addition, the switchboard must be grounded separately.

When the machine comes to a stop far enough away from an existing outlet or a routed cable, an extension cord must be used. But you should choose only one that is equipped with its own ground.

Additional Information! The best option, which will ensure a high-quality operation process and prevent various problems in the network, is powering from a separate electrical wire that will stretch directly to the electricity meter in the corridor. To do this, you will need to purchase an RCD machine, which can be made portable.

Despite the fact that these manipulations are simple, it is nevertheless required to observe a certain established order during installation, and to have specific skills and knowledge. Therefore, it is better to contact specialists who know exactly how to correctly execute the electrical power supply circuit.

To the water supply

Connecting the washing machine to the sewerage and water supply requires some knowledge. Therefore, before proceeding with these two manipulations, one should be sure of the success of the actions being carried out.

Additional Information! Otherwise, it is better to contact a specialist who will perform everything flawlessly and in accordance with all the rules.

Several methods can be used to supply water to a product. Each of them has its own characteristics and advantages.

It is possible to connect the washing machine even when there are no plumbing systems. This is most often observed in suburban buildings. But after all, living in these conditions in any season should not turn into certain inconveniences for a person. It is absolutely not worth giving up the use of a washing machine in this case. It is simply important to ensure that this device has proper access to water. To do this, acquire a tank that is large enough in volume. The water supply hose is directly attached to it. But, in order to ensure the required pressure, it is necessary to fix it at the required height on the wall or on a special support. Moreover, the higher the better. After all, the water pressure in this case will be greater.

Additional Information! If you don't want to mess with the tank, but there is no running water, then you can purchase a pumping station. True, in this case, the installation will be financially costly.

The second option, how you can make the connection, is to use a flexible polypropylene hose and tee. In this case, the connection passes either at the place of the water tap or to the toilet cistern. The second option is suitable when installing a washing machine in the toilet.

Note! In this case, the hose method must be provided with a sufficient inlet length.

If we talk about supplying directly to the water tap, then this method is not good enough.

Note! You can attach in this way only to solve a temporary problem. Because, before starting each time the washing machine, it will be necessary to re-screw the hose to the place of the tap.

The third method uses reinforced-plastic pipes and fittings for the connection. This option is suitable for those who have a water supply in the house equipped with just such a system.

To connect in this way, it is necessary to cut out a part of the pipe in the cold water supply. Install a tee there and, using a ball valve, carry out installation to an automatic machine. Such a tie-in is quite reliable, but it is imperative to use gaskets to prevent leaks.

The fourth method is to use flexible polypropylene hoses and a ferrule. This is a solution for owners of a metal plumbing system. Installation in this case consists in the following sequence of actions:

• It is necessary to take a special coupling to disassemble its component parts (two halves).
• Insert pipe and tighten with screws.
• A ball valve is screwed onto the threaded outlet.
• Then a hole is made, which is necessary for water to enter the pipe.

To the sewer

The water supply is not the only requirement in terms of setting up the appliance. The launch of the product is impossible without the thought of the way where the water will be drained.

The connection to the sewer system is provided in several ways. There are, of course, the most optimal ones. So they can be used constantly. But in some cases, it is allowed to use temporary drains into the sewer.

With siphon

You can also use a special siphon. It will be available at a specialist store. The specifics of the installation in this case is that such a siphon for the washing machine is installed above the siphon of the sink drain pipe.

Without siphon

The simplest is a direct drain into the bathroom or sink. Some models still use a special hose with a hook. With this fastening, the hose can be fixed to the edge of the bathtub or sink. But the discharge of dirty waste water with alkaline impurities will undoubtedly spoil the enamel coating. In this case, drains are capable of rendering the surface unusable, which will ruin not only the appearance, but also require additional repair. Also, from the vibration that occurs during the spinning process, the hook can simply slide off the side, so flooding may occur.

Another option without a siphon is to run the drain hose into the drain. But at the same time, he should not come into contact with waste water. But the plus of this installation option is stationarity. After completing it once, you can forget about this problem.

For stationary fastening, the corrugation supplied with the product is most often used. If its length is not enough, then you can buy such a connection in the store. The main thing is that the diameters are suitable, and then you can make such a conclusion without any problems with your own hands.

The final stage

At the final stage, it is necessary to start the operation of the product in order to make sure whether problems arise or not.

When there is hot heating in the home, provided by a boiler, some allow the option to be connected directly to the hot water. There is an opinion that a boiler that makes heating will extend the service life of an automatic washing machine due to less loading of the spiral (heating element). But, other experts cite a number of conclusions arguing that it is wrong to do this. Indeed, the manual of the household appliance clearly states that it is necessary to connect to the cold water supply line.

Leveling and leveling

Another important point to consider is the stability of the product. After the machine is connected and launched in test mode, it will become clear how horizontal it stands. Indeed, if the product begins to rattle, then its position should be corrected. To do this, use a level that will show its horizontal position on the surface of the lid. The adjustment is carried out by the castors on the legs.

Tightness of connections

It is also necessary to make sure that, with a mortise system, all sealing elements must ensure complete tightness. Otherwise, constant leakage will occur. If it is strong, it will immediately make itself felt by the resulting puddle. If the leak is weak, it can lead to the fact that the wall or floor will constantly get wet and mold will certainly appear. It is quite difficult to remove such a flaw.

Therefore, when installing the appliance, all basic rules must be followed. Since incorrect installation will still have to be eliminated in the future.

Starting a test wash

After all the above manipulations have been carried out, it is necessary to check the stability of the entire structure again. This is achieved by starting a test wash. You can immediately understand:

• Whether it vibrates or not.
• Is there a leak.
• And make sure how well the supply and discharge of waste water is carried out.

Expert advice

Some experts recommend adhering to the following features when installing a washing machine:

Use an adapter on the water inlet. It will reduce the negative effect of periodic water hammer in the system.

Do not nevertheless connect the products to the columns that run on gas or are solid fuel models. Since this can knock the setting mode in the washing machine. And this will cause damage to the entire product.

Observing these simple, but at the same time numerous rules, you can achieve the correct connection of the product. And this will be the key to the correct and long-term operation of the washing machine.

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