For owners of small-sized apartments, the issue of placing large household appliances is very acute. It is often not possible to install an automatic machine in a Khrushchev-era bathroom. It’s also not possible to connect a washing machine in the kitchen - the space there is occupied by a dishwasher. It’s good if the house has a wide corridor or a separate storage room - but then a problem arises with the supply of communications. There is a non-standard solution - to mount the washing machine on the wall. Of course, this method seems dangerous to many, but if everything is done correctly, there are no risks. We’ll figure out how to install the machine gun “in the air” and tell you about all the nuances.
Buy a special machine
Even a standard, full-size front camera can be hung. We will definitely tell you how to do this. To make your task easier, you can purchase a special wall-mounted washing machine. For example, the Daewoo Electronics DWD-CV701PC model is very popular. This automatic machine has a stylish design, so it will fit seamlessly into any interior. The instructions for the washing machine describe in detail how to hang the machine on the wall. Also included with the machine are special fasteners - with their help it is even easier to fasten the equipment.
Washing machines can only be hung on “main” walls; plasterboard partitions are not suitable for such purposes.
Wall-mounted machines are very easy to hang, they are also compact and stylish in design. Being “in the air”, they will not interfere or spoil the interior. However, the Daewoo Electronics DWD-CV701PC model has two significant drawbacks:
small download.No more than 3 kg of cotton items are allowed to be washed at a time. This is very little even for a family of two, not to mention couples with children;
difficulty of repair. Such washing machines are not very common, so spare parts for them are difficult to obtain. You will have to order components from official websites and wait for the package for some time. Due to the design features and the lack of parts, not every technician will agree to repair the washing machine.
However, if you don’t want to mount a full-size unit on the wall, you can take a closer look at compact, stylish models. There is plenty to choose from - machines of this type are offered by different manufacturers. Let's talk about the most popular “walls”.
Examples of wall-mounted machines
Wall-mounted machines from the Korean manufacturer Daewoo can be considered ideal in terms of price/quality ratio. Chinese models from the Xiaomi brand are also quite popular. We'll tell you what you can choose from.
The Daewoo Electronics DWD-CV701 PC washing machine has already been mentioned as one of the highest quality and affordable. The weight of the machine is only 17 kg, the width, depth and height are respectively 55, 29 and 60 cm. A maximum of 3 kg of things can be loaded into the drum per cycle. The machine is equipped with a digital display. The maximum permissible spin speed for the “wall” is 700 rpm. Six special modes include programs for washing children's clothing, delicate fabrics and cotton. The case is protected from leaks, there is a control system for imbalance and excessive foaming. The cost of the model is about $210.
Incredibly stylish Xiaomi MiniJ Wall-Mounted White. Front machine for 3 kg of laundry. It is possible to control the cycle from a smartphone via a Wi-Fi network.The machine is equipped with a reliable inverter motor - due to this, almost silent operation of the washing machine is achieved. The weight of the device is 24 kg, dimensions are 58x35x67 cm. The maximum acceleration during spinning is 700 rpm. There are 8 special programs recorded in the memory, including a drum self-cleaning mode. There is a delay timer for the start of washing. The average price of a “wall” is $420.
Machine Daewoo Electronics DWD-CV702W. Another wall-mounted front camera for 3 kg. It can handle spinning a little better - speed up the drum to 800 rpm. Equipped with a digital display and partially protected from leaks. There are 6 washing modes programmed in the memory. Energy consumption class – “A”. Price approximately 23,000 rubles.
If a three-kilogram load does not suit you, you will have to hang a standard 5-7 kg front camera on the wall. Usually a narrow model is chosen, 40-45 cm deep. We’ll tell you how to proceed in this case.
Let's mount a regular washing machine on the wall
If you really want, you can also screw a front narrow machine onto the back wall of the bathroom. The equipment will “stand” perfectly above the toilet cistern and will not disturb the household. When hanging a full-size washing machine, it is important to fix it as securely as possible, using strong fasteners. First you will have to make a special metal frame for the machine. It is made from a single 50 mm corner. The joints must be welded, a jumper must be placed at the bottom, along the rear wall, and the corners must be reinforced with plates in the shape of a triangle.
The frame for the washing machine is attached to the wall with six anchor bolts, measuring 12x100 mm.
Between the metal frame and the wall, be sure to lay a sheet of rubber with a thickness of at least 2 mm. It is also important to make a support that rests on the floor. The shelf for the washing machine is cut out of 12 mm plywood.The plywood shelf is laid on the frame through sheet rubber, 4-6 mm thick. You can place a special anti-vibration mat with an anti-slip layer under the machine - it will absorb beating and absorb noise. It is possible to make devices from rubber with recesses for the legs of the machine. The drain and inlet hoses are routed in the gap between the frame and the equipment.
The design will look like this:
Even when operating at maximum speed, the machine will not “hang out”. All vibration will be absorbed by rubber pads under the machine’s legs and a special mat. If everything is done correctly, hanging the washing machine on the wall in the bathroom does not pose any dangers.
For owners of small-sized apartments, the issue of placing large household appliances is very acute. It is often not possible to install an automatic machine in a Khrushchev-era bathroom. It’s also not possible to connect a washing machine in the kitchen - the space there is occupied by a dishwasher. It’s good if the house has a wide corridor or a separate storage room - but then a problem arises with the supply of communications. There is a non-standard solution - to mount the washing machine on the wall. Of course, this method seems dangerous to many, but if everything is done correctly, there are no risks. We’ll figure out how to install the machine gun “in the air” and tell you about all the nuances.
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