Suntek sink above the washing machine

Today, few people argue that a sink above a washing machine in a small bathroom is convenient, beautiful and, in many ways, practical. Not only does this installation option not disturb anyone, but there is still space between the sink and the washing machine body to place jars and bags of household chemicals. In Russia, consumers more often choose Santek brand sinks, invariably noting their practicality, beauty and high quality. We decided to review these sinks and present it to you for your consideration.

Product overview

The Santec brand produces a huge number of different earthenware products, including sinks for installation on a washing machine. Currently, there is a whole line of such sinks on the market. There are massive products with a strict shape, and there are shells with a traditional streamlined shape.

All these sinks are united by a strict range of heights and a special location of the drain. This hole is shifted slightly to the side. This was done on purpose so that a special siphon could be connected to it. So, which Santec sinks can you install in your bathroom?

1. Santek “Pilot” line. Within this line, several sinks are produced for installation above the washing machine: Pilot 50, Pilot 60, Pilot 70. Externally, all of the listed models are very similar, they differ only in depth. Pilot has 50, depth 50 cm, Pilot has 60, depth 60 cm, etc. A distinctive feature of these sinks is the location of the drain, which is shifted not to the corner, but to the back. The average cost of Pilot line sinks is $25.
2. Santek Accord-56.A rectangular product with a strict shape, suitable for installation above a “home assistant”. The drain is significantly shifted back, there is an overflow hole, the mixer is installed classically from the center. Dimensions of the earthenware product: W x D x H – 56 x 45 x 16 cm. Price – 35 dollars.
3. Santek Breeze-40. Earthenware sink with tap hole moved to the side. The earthenware product has a classic oval shape, but its drain is shifted back. Dimensions W x D x H – 40 x 26.5 x 15.5 cm; you can purchase the sink for $12.
4. Santek Ladoga-50. Rectangular sink for installation above the washing machine, made of earthenware with a drain offset to the rear. Overall dimensions W x D x H – 50.5 x 42.5 x 16.5 cm. Cost – 18 bucks.

Some sinks in this review are not specialized. In other words, not all of them were produced specifically for installation above a washing machine, but they are suitable for these purposes.

Installation features

Now let's figure out how to install such a sink. The sink is fixed to the wall directly above the washing machine. There is quite a significant gap between the washer lid and the bottom of the sink. To attach the sink to the wall, you will need special fasteners, which usually come with the sink. When you purchase a sink, be sure to check whether the kit includes fasteners; if they are not, then you need to purchase them immediately.

We take measurements and determine the location of the sink. We drill the wall, install the fasteners and hang the earthenware product. We connect the siphon. The siphon, in this case, needs a special one.With a regular siphon, the drain tube goes vertically down, but with a siphon for a similar sink, the tube goes sharply to the side, freeing up space for the body of the washing machine.

You need to make sure that the sewer pipe that runs along the floor under the sink does not interfere with the installation of the washing machine. Then everything is as usual. We connect the mixer and its connections, push the washing machine into place, connect the drain and inlet hoses. Don't forget to make the right one in advance socket for washing machine in bathroom. We turn on the machine to the power supply and check its operation.

Reviews of these sinks

The plumbing fixtures from Santek that we mentioned are widely discussed on various forums on the Internet and special sites of online stores. We decided to rewrite the most vivid reviews to illustrate the attitude of consumers towards these earthenware products for a washing machine.

Polina, Krasnodar

For a long time I couldn’t decide to put a washing machine in the bathroom. I wanted to put a sink with a sink and a washing machine there, but the space did not allow this option. Friends suggested installing a sink above the washing machine, but I didn’t like this solution due to the lack of space for numerous containers with household chemicals. As a result, I placed household chemicals in the corners, and we installed a Santek brand sink above the body of the washing machine. I'm pleased with the result. The decision turned out to be good. The machine is convenient to use, it doesn’t bother anyone, and the sink performs its function perfectly.

So far I have found only one minus. Even if you are careful, water from the bathtub or sink invariably ends up on the body of the washing machine. My husband says that the washing machine will quickly start to rot because of this.Indeed, in some places on the sides of the washing machine body there were dents on which rust appeared. It turns out that the very fact of having a washing machine in the bathroom kills the equipment, you have to put up with it. Overall, I'm satisfied!

Lyudmila, Moscow

Installing a Suntek brand sink above the washing machine is an ideal option for those who want to save space. We have nowhere to put the machine at all. If we didn't fit it in the bathroom, we would have to squeeze it into the kitchen, and the kitchen and the washing machine, in my opinion, are not compatible. I'm very glad that we placed the washing machine under the sink!

Elena, St. Petersburg

On the advice of the designer, we put the machine under the sink in the bathroom and are very pleased. The Santek brand sink was cheap, my husband installed it himself and we saved a lot of money. We recommend this option to everyone!

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