Washing machine over the toilet: the advantages and features of the installation

The issue of saving space in small-sized city apartments is quite acute, especially when it comes to houses of typical development of the second half of the last century. It is now in new buildings in the priority combined bathroom, spacious kitchen, and small-scale housing on the real estate market is represented by studio apartments with the possibility of individual planning of living space. But what if the inheritance went "Khrushchev" or "small family"? How to properly organize a living space, without cluttering up the already modest square meters with oversized furniture and other household items?

Owners of small apartments often wonder: where to put the queen of home appliances - washing machine,without which no hostess can do? The choice is small - it is either a kitchen or a bathroom, as the installation of the machine requires connection to the sewage system and close proximity to the water pipes. In this article we will look at an unusual version of the placement of the washing machine above the toilet.

The idea of ​​installing a washing machine in the toilet is rather a forced measure. It is difficult to call such an installation a design decision or a fad of the interior, but the owners of small apartments resort to such an option quite often. In addition to the features of the connection, it is also important to pay great attention to the aesthetic issue - this combination of household items should not look ridiculous.

The advantages of mounting attachments are not so much.

• Ergonomic. The undisputed point is a significant savings in space.
• Rational change of the area. Installation of the niche with the subsequent installation of the washing machine will visually correct the drawbacks of the bathroom of an elongated and narrow shape.
• Additional insulation.Hiding the machine in the closet and locking it in the toilet, the noise during its operation will definitely not bring discomfort, especially if there are small children in the family.
• Unique design solution. The interior of the bathroom, decorated with skillful hands in the style of "techno" or "futurism", will bring a zest to a small apartment.
• The ability to hide a washing machine behind a decorative door made of MDF panels is the easiest way to not overburden the interior design of a tiny bathroom with a view of such powerful equipment.

Speaking about the shortcomings of installing a washing machine in the toilet, the following points can be highlighted.

• Difficulties in operation. Loading the laundry and falling asleep powder causes some difficulties due to the fact that the machine is at eye level and arm length.
• The complexity of installation. Due to the limited space to connect the washing machine to all communications is quite problematic.
• Difficulties due to the need to repair equipment. Imagine that the washing machine will start to act up - it will need to be removed from the pedestal, and after inspection or repair it will be hoisted back.Sometimes, alone, you can not cope with the rise of such overall equipment, and two people simply do not unfold in a limited space of the room.
• The need for the construction of additional construction. The washing machine above the toilet is mounted on a sturdy pedestal capable of supporting the weight of the equipment and the vibration waves during its operation.
• Discomfort when using the toilet for its intended purpose. Simultaneous operation of the washing machine and the toilet bowl brings considerable inconvenience: noise, vibration, active drainage and so on.

The easiest way is to plan the installation of the washing machine immediately after moving to a new living space, or in case you started overhauling the entire apartment. In this way, you can achieve maximum convenience and comfort when installing this item of household appliances and the subsequent interior decoration.

When deciding to install a washing machine in the toilet, first of all, you should carefully study the features of water structures. The width of the opening of the whole structure should be at least 65 cm, and the height - from 85 cm.The gap is necessary to facilitate the installation of the machine and its removal if necessary.

When all the measurements have been made and the machine itself has been acquired, you can proceed to the construction of the structure for installation. This may be a special niche or durable hinged shelf. Installers recommend the use of large metal corners. Wooden bars in this case will not work: their attachment to the wall will not be sufficiently reliable due to the severity of household appliances and vibration in the process of its work. After the corners are securely fixed on the wall, forming a frame, we will deal with electrical wiring.

Connect the washing machine to the most reliable power source. Extender and cheap sockets are strictly prohibited to use! Often the bathrooms are not equipped with additional sockets, so the masters have to pull the copper wire from the electrical panel, carefully insulating it.After installing a moisture resistant outlet, it is imperative to check its operation. Making sure that the installation of the power supply is reliable and safe, we proceed to connect the water supply.

With the help of the valve installed on the riser, shut off the flow of cold water. Next, install a crane-tee on the metal-plastic pipe, to which we fasten the inlet hose from the washing machine. Then we connect the structure to the sewer pipe.

After all communications are connected, it is necessary to complete the design of the shelf-niche. It is recommended to weld a low threshold to the front wall of the metal frame. This is necessary in order to avoid the possibility of a car jumping out of a niche during intensive work (spinning). Now you can do design designs. A niche can be sheathed with gypsum plasterboard, on top of which put plaster or lay out a decorative tile. If you wish to hide the unit, the niche can be arranged in the form of a cabinet with hinged deaf or carved doors, and on top of the structure to build shelves for storing sanitary supplies.

Upon completion of the finishing work, you can finally install the washing machine to a new place, connect it to the water supply and electricity, and then run the test wash.

To learn how to make a stand for a washing machine above the toilet, see below.