Dishwasher in the bathroom

Not all housewives have the opportunity to place a dishwasher near the sink in the kitchen due to lack of free space. But this is not a reason to refuse pots and dishes washed without extra effort - just find a place for a dishwasher in the bathroom. You just need to take into account a few nuances. We will discuss below what difficulties and risks we are talking about.

Where to put?

Even in a small bathroom there is always room for a dishwasher. Moreover, the housewife can choose how to place the equipment: move it to the sink or build it under it, place it separately in a free corner near the bathtub, directly on the washing machine, or build a special rack for the unit. But before you move the machine, you should think about preparation.

First of all, we think about the design of the dishwasher. We remember that it is better to choose a machine that matches the color so that everything looks organic and aesthetically pleasing. We also plan where the machine will stand in order to prepare a box to disguise the supplied communications or order a special cabinet for the functional use of the space. If there is enough space in the bathroom, then it is recommended to choose full-size models, as they are more spacious and reliable.

Inconvenient and harmful to technology

On forums and in chats you often come across opinions that the bathroom is far from the best place for a dishwasher. The main argument against it is that increased humidity in the room negatively affects the control system, causing failures and rapid failure of the machine. It’s hard to disagree with this, but you shouldn’t abandon this option because of dampness: you just need to think about ways to get around the problem and organize exhaust ventilation.

The problem of high humidity can be solved by organizing a ventilation system, which will reduce the effect of moisture on the service life of the dishwasher.

Let’s not forget about possible problems with loading and unloading the machine. If you place the dishwasher far from the kitchen sink, you will have to first put dirty dishes in a container, and then carry everything around the apartment, risking staining the floor or clothes. This will bring certain inconveniences, but you can put up with such circumstances, since delivering dishes to the equipment will require much less time and effort than washing them by hand.

Some installation nuances

The dishwasher is connected in the same way in both the kitchen and the bathroom. The main thing is to ensure free access to water supply, sewerage and power supplies, and then carefully read the installation instructions. It is better not to neglect the latter, since some dishwasher models often require a special approach to installation.

The dishwasher must be directly connected to the electrical outlet, as the use of extension cords or tees increases the risk of short circuits and fires.

To install a free-standing machine, you will need to supply water using an inlet hose through a fitting built into the water pipe. A similar splitter is inserted into the sewer, and a drain hose is connected to it. If the power cord does not reach the nearest outlet, then we move the power source closer: we make markings, measure the distance, cut the cable to the required length and run the wiring to the location.

The dishwasher can be easily installed in any room - you only need to take care of access to communications. The main thing is not to forget about the operating rules and take into account possible risks from the features of the room. Then the machine will last equally long in the bathroom, in the kitchen, and in the hallway.

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