A washing machine in the hallway is a convenient but extremely rare solution. But if there is nowhere to put the machine in the bathroom or in the kitchen, especially if you are the owner of a small-sized “Khrushchev”, installation in the hallway or hallway is the best option.
Next, we will consider the features of the SMA installation and describe in detail the connection of the machine to communications from the corridor.
How to install a car in the hallway
If the corridor is the only convenient place for a washing machine, the connection will not be difficult. The main thing is to follow the rules, taking into account the features of the equipment and premises:
- Installation of a washing machine in the corridor is possible if the area allows. Two square meters there is nowhere to turn around, not to mention a machine. Consider all the furniture, the radius of the doors and the area of the entire room, so that the machine fits completely and does not interfere with walking.
- Remoteness from the sewer creates difficulties. Firstly, it will be necessary to increase the inlet and drain hoses with their insufficient length. Secondly, such a connection will create an additional load on the pump, because of which it can serve less than the due time.
- If there is a niche, you can take the car into it, saving space. If there is no niche, you can build it yourself.
- The size of the machine must be taken into account. Give preference to a narrow model so that it fits perfectly.
- If you do not want the guests to get into the “laundry” when entering the apartment, remove the machine from prying eyes.
Installation options
We will figure out how to hide the equipment and build it in such a way that it does not catch the eye and clutter up the apartment. Thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and imagination of the designers, there are lots of ideas that will tell you how to install the machine, making it inconspicuous.
Option 1. Cabinet
This washing machine is hidden in the closet. Instead of a cupboard, you can use a cupboard or a cupboard with shelves for washing products.
Option 2. Door
How to integrate the machine so that it is not visible at all? Make a sliding door, as in a wardrobe, and no one will guess that behind a beautiful door there is a powerful electrical appliance. Saving space along with convenience - you can place hangers nearby or hang shelves for washing products.
Option 3. Angle
If the task is not to hide the equipment, but simply put it where it is convenient, this option is presented in the photo below. There is not much aesthetics in it, but it will be convenient to use the device.
Option 4. Curtain
A budget, but no less interesting way is a curtain. Today, the choice of textiles is so wide that you can pick up decent options that harmoniously fit into the interior and hide your "assistant". For fastening use a special bar or eaves.
Is it possible to install SMA in the hallway? And in the hallway? Of course you can! The main thing is to provide her with the correct connection and make sure that she does not distort the interior solution. On the nuances of the connection will be discussed below.
How to connect the car
The main “headache” is how to hide hoses and tubes. If there is a kitchen or bathroom behind the wall near the SM, there will be no problems. But, if the washer is installed on the opposite side, how to connect it so that nothing would interfere?
There is only one way out: hide communications in the floor. But this is the task of the repairman. We will tell you about the classic connection method:
- Buy extended hoses for draining and drawing water. Avoid docking, otherwise the risk of leaks will be high. It is advisable not to use hoses longer than 3 m.
Important! By lengthening the hose, in the event of a breakdown, you are unlikely to hand over the AGR for repair under warranty.
- When connecting the drain, use a siphon or route the hose directly to the sewer. We already wrote about how to connect the washing machine to the sewer.
- When connecting to the water supply, you can go in three ways:
- If you connect to a metal pipe, you can use a pressure sleeve. Install the coupling on the pipe, drill a hole and connect a ball valve, the threaded outlet of which ¾ - under the diameter of the filler pipe.
- For a metal-plastic pipe, use a fitting. The fitting cuts into the pipe, and the joints are sealed using gaskets. Attach a tap to the fitting, through which connect the fitting hose.
- You can connect to the mixer using a tee. The tee, together with a tap, is attached between the mixer hose and the water supply pipe. In a free branch, connect the washer.
If you have a separate water pipe outlet in the wall, you can connect the drain hose there through a tap.
After connecting the water communications, take care of the electricity. The closer the outlet to the car, the better. If there is no suitable outlet nearby, see the “How to Connect the Machine to the Power Outlet” page correctly.
To summarize: a washing machine is rarely put in the corridor, but if you plan everything correctly and connect the appliance correctly, no difficulties are expected.