With the advent of new equipment in the house, life becomes easier, but the question immediately arises: how to properly install it? Installing a tumble dryer is a quick and easy process. It is possible to do the placement with your own hands, without calling the master at home and thereby saving the family budget.
If you have already made a purchase, but still do not know how to install the unit, carefully read the article. We offer different options and methods for installing a drying machine, which will require a minimum of time and effort from you.
Tumble dryers: main types
Today on the market you can find a decent assortment of drying machines of different manufacturers and models. All of them are divided into 3 main types, depending on the installation method:
- exhaust;
- condensation;
- with heat pump.
Automatic machines of the first type carry out drying of clothes due to the removal of air from the machine into the ventilation shaft. Condensation-type models pass warm air through the drum, after which condensate is collected in one place - the assembly container. It has to be washed regularly, after each cycle. Devices with a heat pump operate through an evaporator and remove excess moisture directly into the sewer.
The greatest demand among buyers is traditionally used by ventilation models. Their installation is possible both in private houses and in apartments. Cars of two other types are less popular.
The most frequently sold and demanded brands of drying machines: Bosch, Samsung, Siemens, Miele, Virpul.
How to install a tumble dryer
There are several main ways to install a unit for drying clothes:
- on top of the washing machine;
- in a pre-made drywall niche;
- in one horizontal plane with a washer;
- in the bathroom (in the kitchen), under the sink or countertop;
- on the balcony.
Let us consider in more detail each of the methods.
Over installation
Installation of a dryer over a washing machine in a residential area will save valuable space, make the washing and drying process as comfortable as possible. You can install the equipment in any room or utility room.
Have you chosen this option for yourself? There are 2 possible mounting methods:
- Using fasteners included with the dryer.
- With the help of additional rails mounted on the wall above the washer (it is used extremely rarely).
Follow the instructions to secure the unit as securely as possible.
- Level the washer on which the new equipment will stand (ideally, it should be placed on a flat surface - concrete or tile floor).
- Place the stand for the top unit on top of the washing machine.
- Place rubber seals between the bottom cover and the stand to reduce vibration.
- Fasten the stand with bolts.
- Install the unit on the stand so that the legs of the device fall clearly into the existing grooves.
- Seal the external recesses on the mount with caps.
Important! Placing washers and dryers in a column is the most difficult option. Here it is necessary to adhere to safety precautions and installation rules so that the structure does not collapse during operation. It is strictly forbidden to place equipment one above the other without using special mounts!
Points to pay attention to when placed vertically:
- Do not use fasteners that you doubt.
- Pre-calculate the load that will fall on the wall.
- Never turn on 2 units at once at the same time (even if you are sure of the quality of the fixtures and the reliability of the wiring).
- Remember: during operation, the dryer vibrates a lot, so leave a gap from the wall of a couple of centimeters.
- If possible, buy household appliances from the same company. In the kit, it will look as harmonious as possible, fits perfectly into any interior, and the mounts fit perfectly.
- There is no way to buy units of the same manufacturer? Choose devices of the same size (the overall dimensions of the lower equipment should under no circumstances be smaller than the dimensions of the dryer).
- Never place a tumble dryer under the washer, as the latter always has much more weight and vibrates a lot more during washing.
Installation nearby
With the sequence of actions when installing the drying machine over the washing machine in the column sorted out. A very simple option in execution is the installation of equipment nearby. You will have to free up more free space. This method of placement is suitable for apartments and private houses with large rooms and utility rooms.
Installation is carried out as simple as possible: the unit is placed in the right place, after which its legs are twisted to the desired height in level.
Niche placement
In the process of repairing an apartment, you can provide a special niche for the dryer. To do it, you will have to buy drywall, metal corners, putty, finishing materials, fasteners and invite a specialist who will perform the necessary work.
This installation method is more time-consuming and costly, but also practical. Subsequently, you will receive an attractive interior in which household appliances will be harmoniously integrated.
Placement in the bathroom
Most often we are talking about installing under the countertop or sink. This option is not suitable for small premises. At the same time, installation work will be quite simple and just as easy to connect the equipment to the sewer or ventilation.
Important! When installing the dryer anywhere and in any way, make sure that you have the necessary communications - grounded outlets, access to the sewer and ventilation pipe.
Experts advise placing devices for washing and drying clothes only in well-ventilated rooms, in order to avoid the accumulation of moisture and its rapid failure.
You already understood that it is possible to place drying equipment in the house in different ways. In the process of choosing the best place, focus on the characteristics of the purchased device, the size and characteristics of the premises, the location of communications.
The most important rule is that installation should be safe. Doubt your abilities? Entrust the installation to a professional who knows all the details of this business.