Sinks with side drain for washing machine

A sink over a washing machine in the bathroom is convenient and fashionable. Many homeowners have decided to combine these two interior elements in this way, but how do you do it right?

This raises three questions: how to install a sink with a washing machine, which washing machine to choose, and is any sink suitable for such an installation? The last question is easier to answer – you'll need special flat sinks with a side drain so you can connect a special trap. Let's start with that.

Review of the best sink models

As the name suggests, a side-drain sink gets its name from the specific location of the drain hole. A standard sink has the hole in the center or close to it, while a side-drain sink has the hole off to the side. Why is this done? To allow for the installation of a special trap so it doesn't interfere with the installation of a washing machine. What types of sinks are we talking about?

1. The "Quatro" flat-bottomed, water-lily-type sink is a modern rectangular sink made of earthenware. The drain hole is offset to the right corner. The faucet hole is located off-center. The sink is 14 cm high, and both width and depth are 60 cm. Special mounting hardware is included with the purchase of this sink. Price: $177.
2. The Kuvshinka Compact sink. This sink also features an offset drain, a faucet hole, and an overflow hole. The sink has a non-standard shape and is made of earthenware. Dimensions (W x D x H) are 53.50 x 56 x 14 cm. Average price: $124.
3. The Yuni 50 water lily sink has a more traditional streamlined shape, although the drain hole is also offset to the side. The faucet hole is located in the center. The dimensions (W x D x H) are 60 x 50 x 15 cm. The sink is available for $111.
4. The Mini Water Lily sink is anything but miniature. Its dimensions (W x D x H) are 64 x 50 x 13 cm. It's unclear who came up with the idea to give it this name. The sink is made of earthenware, has tap holes, and an overflow. It costs about $47.

The Mini sink does look small on the outside, but its actual dimensions are the same as standard washing machine basins.

You'll likely choose a sink not by price, but by size and appearance. It's quite difficult to find space in the small bathrooms of Khrushchev-era apartments. This statement comes to mind when trying to squeeze a sink and washing machine between the wall and the bathtub. That's what we'll do now.

How are they installed?

The process of installing a sink over a washing machine is practically straightforward. The key is to calculate and measure everything in advance. It is very important to check the height of the sink and calculate the depth so that the pipes do not interfere with the installation of the washing machine. It's also important to leave enough clearance between the sink and the washing machine lid to accommodate the special trap. It's important that the trap body doesn't touch the washing machine lid.

Once these details are taken into account, you can begin installation. First, drill holes in the wall and install the fasteners. Next, arrange the wiring for the washing machine. Don't forget about moisture resistance. outlet for the washing machine in the bathroom, it requires special attention. Next, we install the sink, trap, and faucet. Lastly, we install and connect the washing machine.

Under-sink washing machines

As you might have guessed, a regular front-loading washing machine isn't suitable for under-sink installation. The problem is that a regular machine is too tall and wide. It can be as high as 90 cm, and imagine adding a sink on top, with the gap left behind. Hanging a sink at that height is possible, but how will your family members even reach it?

A special, lower-height washing machine is purchased under the sink. In our recent publicationCandy under-sink washing machine We just reviewed this type of equipment, so we won't repeat ourselves. We'll just say that dedicated under-sink machines are on average 15-20 cm shorter, and their width is about 10 cm smaller. Manufacturers sacrificed drum size to create these machines, which isn't ideal. After all, these machines only have a dry load capacity of up to 4 kg, which is quite small and doesn't meet the needs of a modern family.

   

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