How to place a dryer in the kitchen?

How to place a dryer in the kitchen Not all families can boast of modern equipment for washing and drying. Some people have such small bathrooms in their homes that there is not enough space in them even to accommodate a washing machine, let alone a dryer. That is why they often try to install this equipment in other rooms, where there will not only be free space for it, but also where it will look appropriate. Therefore, today we will look at one common and effective option - a drying machine in the kitchen, installed in a column.

Placement in a column in the kitchen

It is not difficult to successfully place a dryer and washing machine in the kitchen if there is plenty of space for household appliances. It’s a completely different matter to install equipment in a small kitchen, where it’s already difficult to find a place for a refrigerator and stove. In this case, the best option is to install it not under the countertop, as is often done, but in a column.

In order for the washing machine and dryer to look normal in the kitchen, the owners of the equipment usually either make it themselves or order a cabinet cabinet that fits well with the kitchen design. Ideally, the closet should have doors that can be closed and thus hide “home assistants” that do not fit into the interior, but this option is much more expensive than a closet without doors.

When the equipment has an attractive modern design, you can save on a cabinet and order it without doors.

With this placement, the appliances built into the cabinet will not only take up little space and look good, but will also be connected to all communications that will be located behind the cabinet.Plus, such an installation simplifies the use of the dryer, because it can be loaded with wet laundry immediately after the washing cycle, even without using a basin, but simply by transferring things from hatch to hatch. But this installation option also has a serious drawback - it’s a complicated installation, because you can’t just put a dryer on a washing machine if you don’t want to ruin both machines at once.

How are the two devices secured together?

Without a special connector, it is impossible to place a dryer on a washing machine due to the fact that excessive vibration during spinning of the washing machine can damage the fragile device of the dryer. Moreover, due to strong vibration, the dryer may simply fall to the floor and break. That is why you need to carefully calculate the load on the device installed below, and also securely fix the unit placed on top. Installation can be done using one of the following methods:

install the drying equipment in the column using special fasteners that come with the dryer;
use mounting wall slats to secure equipment into a column;
place the equipment in a niche or frame made of plasterboard or other similar materials.

Under no circumstances should you take risks and install the dryer on the washing machine without fixing it.

Be sure to securely secure the dryer so that nothing happens to it during operation. Also, you can’t swap equipment, because the washing machine should always be at the bottom, since it is much heavier and can withstand the weight of the dryer, unlike the second “home assistant.”

The nuances of installing a dryer and washing machine in a column

It is quite difficult to place a washing machine and dryer in the kitchen right away and without preparation because there are so many small details that need to be taken into account. If you approach the process carelessly, you can damage both the built-in equipment and the floor covering. That is why it is better to carefully study the following recommendations and strictly follow them.

Try to buy household appliances in pairs - this way you can choose machines with dimensions that match each other. If a dryer is purchased for an already purchased washing machine, then its size should be either exactly the same or slightly smaller.
Be sure to calculate the load on the washing machine in order to choose the correct mounting system. If the equipment will be installed in a niche, it is better to order a cabinet from a furniture workshop, or call a specialist to your home so that he can assemble a pencil case for you, which should be made of durable material. Alternatively, you can buy everything you need to assemble the cabinet yourself.
Finally, equipment can only be placed in close proximity to all necessary communications. This list includes separate outlets with grounding and moisture protection, sewerage and water supply.

You should also study the nuances of different models of drying machines, because they differ significantly. There are units with a mandatory connection to ventilation or connection to a window. And there are machines that have a special tank for condensate, which you either need to empty yourself or set up to automatically drain the liquid into the sewer.

Last, but not least, is the ban on the simultaneous use of equipment installed in one column.As a precaution, using a dryer and washing machine at the same time is prohibited, as this can significantly shorten the life of the equipment. Therefore, take your time and start the “home assistants” one by one so that the equipment will serve you for a long time.