How to connect a washing machine in a new apartment. Connecting the washing machine to the mains

To make a safe connection of the washing machine, you need: a minimum of certain knowledge and skills, the presence of an appropriate wire and protective devices. Proper connection is a guarantee of the safe operation of the equipment, but above all the safety of people.

Connection nuances

To connect the washing machine to the mains with your own hands, if the wiring in the apartment is old (aluminum), you need a separate line made of copper wire with three cores, a cross section of 2.5 mm 2, with a separate machine and RCD. The best option would be to use a NYM brand cable. It is distinguished by triple insulation and sufficient rigidity, convenient for wiring in strobes.

The connection of wires in a modern electrical plug of a washing machine implies the presence of a ground wire, it is usually two-color, yellow-green, connected to a separate screw, inside the plug, it should not touch the "phase" and "zero".

The washing machine is connected to a waterproof special socket. Waterproof sockets have several indices characterizing the degree of protection, there are 8 of them, the higher the index, the higher the protection. The socket is connected in the electrical panel to a separate circuit breaker, with a working rated current of 25 A.

Connection in the electrical panel is carried out as follows:

1. The blue wire is connected to the zero bus.
2. Grounding green-yellow wire to a free-standing screw on the body of the metal shield.
3. Phase wire, to a separate circuit breaker or RCD.

Electrical connection hazard

In the event that the washing machine is installed in the bathroom, there is a risk of injury to people taking a shower while the machine is running. This is due to the lack of necessary security measures.

Important: Lack of grounding and possible malfunctions when the machine is running, and touching it while taking a shower, lead to electric shock.

Connection via RCD

Modern washing machines with a power of up to 2.2 kW or more require connection to the electrical network from an RCD, which ensures the safety of people from electric shock. The RCD is selected based on the power consumption and can be: 16A, 25A or 32A, with a leakage current of 10 mA - 30 mA.

As an option, the washing machine will be connected from a circuit breaker with differential protection, it is selected in the same way as the choice of RCD.

There are two ways to connect the washing machine to the mains:

1. To the general RCD of the apartment. In this case, due to the large total load, if the washing machine is damaged, a strong current leakage will appear, there will be a strong electric shock, and as a result, there will be a power outage in the entire apartment.
2. From a separate RCD. In this case, only the washing machine will be switched off in the event of a malfunction.

Connecting a washing machine without grounding

In the absence of apartment grounding, it is highly undesirable to connect the ground wire to the working neutral wire. Most Russian apartments do not have a separate ground, so in this case, you can connect through an RCD or difavtomat.

Advice: In order to avoid electric shock and false tripping of the RCD, it is advisable to disconnect the grounding of the surge protector capacitors, the grounding is located next to the input of the power cable, inside the machine body. The filter is designed to protect against asynchronous frequency interference, when they appear, insulation can be damaged, which happens extremely rarely, 1 case per million, and getting an electric shock is real.

Important: It must be remembered that, in order to protect yourself by independently connecting the protective ground to an electrical panel that is not equipped with a special protective ground bus, located on the floor in the entrance, the neutral wire may burn out. This is extremely dangerous and could cause electric shock to people.

Is it difficult to connect the washing machine to the water supply? Not at all. In this article, I will offer several connection scenarios with a description of the necessary fittings and the technology for its installation, and I will also tell you in what ways you can connect the drain hose of the machine to the sewerage system.

With a new thing! It remains a mere trifle - to connect the product to the sewer and water supply.

Water pipes

Requirements

To connect with a standard hose, we need to bring the outlet from the cold water supply system with an external pipe thread of 3/4 inch, or DN20. The thread must be at least five threads long and not have a shoulder - a limiter, against which the union nut of the hose can abut.

In addition, the edge of the thread must be perfectly even and of sufficient thickness, since the connection to the hose is sealed by a gasket between it and the union nut.

The outlet to the machine must be closed. The water should be turned off when leaving for a business trip or vacation for safety reasons: the rubber hose that connects the washing machine to the water supply has a limited service life, and if it ends in your absence, the apartments below you will be flooded down the riser.

From the point of view of the minimum pressure drop when the washing machine draws water, it is better to place it as close as possible to the cold water riser. First of all, this refers to the apartments of the old fund with steel water supply pipes left after the builders. The condition of steel in cold water after several decades of operation leaves much to be desired: they are overgrown with rust and lime deposits, significantly reducing the clearance inside the pipe.

Option 1: outlet to the tank

In houses built in the 70s and later years, the outlet from the cold water riser to connect the tank is made at the level of the main water supply. Its location makes it possible to insert a faucet or an assembly for connecting a washing machine into the supply to the tank, without leaving a sagging hose in sight.

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What hardware is needed to connect?

The simplest solution that does not require the purchase of additional components is a three-way faucet designed specifically for connecting washing machines. The price of such a product does not exceed 200 rubles.

When buying it, you should pay attention to a number of product features:

• ball a faucet (closing by turning the flag 90 degrees) is preferable to a screw (closing by turning the lamb a few turns). Unlike the latter, it has an almost unlimited service life and does not require maintenance;
• How longer handle turning the tap, the easier it is to open or close it after a long period of inactivity;
• External thread DN15 on the valve body must have a collar, which does not allow the winding to be squeezed out when the valve is screwed into the coupling body or any other internal thread.

If for some reason there are no treasured taps in the nearby stores, an assembly of several products can be used to connect.

You will need:

• Tee DN15 with one internal thread and two external threads;

• Ball valve DN 15 with female-female threads. If the old faucet that shuts off the water to the tank is faulty and needs to be replaced, it is worth buying two identical faucets;

• Adapter DN15 - DU20 with external threads. Preferably brass: black steel will quickly rust due to contact with condensate.

Installation

How to connect a washing machine with a three-way tap?

The instruction is pretty simple:

1. Shut off cold water to the apartment;
2. We unscrew the flexible liner of the drain tank from the cold water liner;
3. We wind up the thread of the liner and screw on it a branch with an internal thread of a three-way valve;

To wind the threads, use sanitary flax impregnated with any quick-drying paint that is at hand. The paint will protect the flax fibers from rotting in contact with the inevitable condensation on cold water.

1. We attach the flexible hose of the drain tank to the external thread of the DN15 size of the three-pass valve. If there was a separate valve in front of the tank, we put it between the three-way faucet and the flexible piping;
2. We connect the inlet hose of the washing machine to its outlet with a size of DN20;
3. We open the tap at the entrance to the apartment and check all connections under pressure. If necessary, we correct all the shortcomings.

If you are going to install a tee, ball valve, and adapter assembly, you will need to assemble several sealed threaded connections:

• Between the tee and the thread of the eyeliner;
• Between the tee and taps to turn off the water to the tank and to the washing machine;
• Between the tap for turning off the water to the machine and the adapter for size DN20.

Option 2: in front of the bathroom faucet

With this scheme for connecting the washing machine to the water supply, the mixer will move forward relative to the wall by 7-8 centimeters. The connection in front of the mixer is usually used if the washing machine is installed in place of the dismantled washbasin.

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To connect, you will need to purchase:

• Already familiar to us three-way valve. Recommendations for choosing it are the same as in the previous scenario;
• Thread extension DU15 - a branch pipe with an external thread on one side and with an internal thread on the other. The length of the nozzle must be exactly equal to the length of the three-way valve.

Installation

1. We block the valves of cold and hot water at the entrance to the apartment;
2. After making sure that the water has shut off, unscrew the union nuts of the mixer and remove it from the skewers (eccentrics);

1. Unscrew the toe caps. Depending on their shape, pliers inserted inside the eccentric with one sponge, a narrow adjustable or open-end wrench, and a hexagon can be used for this purpose;
2. We wind up the external threads of the three-pass valve and extension cord;
3. We screw the tap into a corner, a coupling or a water outlet in cold water, and an extension cord in hot water;
4. We screw the eccentrics into the internal threads of the three-way valve and the extension and center them so that the mixer nuts go into their threads, and the mixer body is in a horizontal position;
5. We screw decorative caps onto the threads of the scythes (of course, you can do without them) and mount the mixer.

In the photo: 1-three-pass valve, 2 - thread extension having the same length, 3 - eccentric.

If the gaskets under the union nuts of the mixer have lost their elasticity, replace them with new ones. Rubber gaskets are included in most plumbing repair kits, but over-the-counter silicone gaskets are the most flexible and durable.

Option 3: under the kitchen sink

When installing a washing machine in the kitchen, it is connected to the cold water supply under the kitchen sink. The faucet is mounted between a hard connection and a flexible hose to connect the faucet.

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And here our old friend, a three-pass valve, plays its role. If necessary, it can be replaced by an assembly of a tee, a ball valve and an adapter from a 1/2 inch thread to a 3/4 thread, as well as when connecting to a tank inlet.

Installation

Do-it-yourself crane installation is extremely simple:

1. With the water supply turned off, unscrew the union nut of the flexible connection;

Do not be too lazy to substitute a basin or bucket under the connection that you are disassembling. The water standing in the pipes will merge when the water supply is depressurized.

1. We wind the thread and screw on it the internal thread of the three-way valve;
2. We connect the flexible hose of the mixer to the external thread of the tap size DU15.

Option 4: at the entrance to the apartment

In some cases, it is more convenient to make a tie-in immediately after the cold water valve at the entrance to the apartment. What is needed for this and how to crash into the water supply? I will describe the most common scenario - a tie-in after the cranes into an assembly with steel spurs.

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We will need:

• Brass or cast iron tee size DU15;

• Ball valve with female-male threads, size DN15;
• Adapter from thread DN 15 to DN 20.

Installation

1. We block the cold water supply with a valve on the liner. We open any tap to make sure that the valve is working;
2. We drive a lock nut along the long thread of the drive (a pipe with a long thread on one side and a short thread on the other). If the paint interferes, pre-anneal it with a building hair dryer, blowtorch or gas burner;

Sgon - a fitting for connecting fixed sections of the water supply.

1. We clean the thread from the old winding and after the lock nut we drive the coupling;
2. Having parted the eyeliners before and after the disassembled section in different directions, we unscrew the drive from the valve;

The valve must be held with a second key, otherwise there is a risk that the threaded connection between it and the outlet from the riser that has moved out of place will leak.

1. We unscrew the coupling from the drive and screw a tee in its place;

1. We screw the drive with a wound short thread into the valve;
2. We wind up a short thread on the eyeliner from the side of the apartment and drive a tee onto it, turning its side outlet parallel to the wall (up or down);
3. We drive the locknut after the tee. Leaving a gap of 5 millimeters between it and the tee, we wind the thread and tighten the lock nut;
4. Consistently we screw the wound tap and adapter into the tee. Work completed.

Option 5: saddle

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Saddle - a simple device that allows you to crash into any section of a smooth pipe. It is a clamp with a sealing gasket and a side outlet with an internal thread. The advantage of the saddle is that it allows you to insert into the water supply under pressure.

In addition to the saddle for the DN15 pipe, we need a ball valve with female-male threads and an adapter DN15 - DN20.

Installation

1. We clean the pipe from paint and rust. To do this, you can use a steel brush or a regular table knife;

1. We install the saddle in a position convenient for connecting the washing machine and tighten its fastening;
2. We wind up the external thread of the ball valve and screw it into the saddle;
3. Fully open the tap;
4. Substituting a bucket or basin under the tap, we drill the eyeliner with a long drill directly through the open tap and saddle;

Use only a hand drill or a hand drill. An electric drill flooded with water, along with a puddle of water on the floor, will turn into a portable version of the electric chair. Power tools may only be used when water is shut off.

1. As soon as the water flows through the tap with sufficient pressure, we take out the drill and close the ball valve;
2. We screw a 3/4 inch adapter into its internal thread.

Sewerage

You can also connect the drain hose of the washing machine to the sewer in several ways.

On the edge of a bathtub or sink

The simplest solution is to hang the hose fixed in the standard fixture on the edge of the kitchen sink or bathtub. The obvious disadvantage of this solution is that the plumbing fixture cannot be used during washing.

But the frequent draining of hot water with the detergent dissolved in it guarantees the absence of blockages: for 4 years of living in a service apartment with just such a scheme for draining water by a washing machine, I have never encountered sewage problems.

Tee under the siphon

The drain hose can be directed to a tee installed in the sewer socket at the connection with the siphon of any plumbing fixture. Installation of a tee in the case of a prefabricated plastic sewer takes no more than a couple of minutes.

A couple of nuances:

1. The hose connection to the tee must be . Otherwise, through the gap between them, sewer smells can penetrate into the apartment;

1. Use a slanted tee with the side outlet pointing up. Even if the connection is depressurized, drains will fall into the sewer by gravity.

Tee in comb

The most civilized solution is a separate tee for connecting a washing machine, embedded in a sewer comb (internal sewerage). In this case, you can safely use a straight tee.

I strongly advise you to build up its upper outlet with a pipe no less than 40-45 cm long: some washing machines do not have a shut-off valve between the tank and the drain hose, and if the hose is lowered too low, water can flow out of the tank by gravity.

The most correct scheme for connecting to the sewer is with a separate tie-in to the comb and a water seal.

Conclusion

I hope that my experience will help the reader to connect the washing machine with a minimum investment of time and money. As usual, you can find more information in the video in this article. I would appreciate your additions and comments. Good luck, comrades!

You brought home a new washing machine. It is clear that the equipment will not work without being connected to the water supply, sewerage and electrical networks. Therefore, questions immediately arise - is it possible to connect a home assistant on your own, and how to do it.

Many appliance stores offer delivery and connection services for the machine. But if you have minimal technical knowledge and want to save the family budget, try doing the installation yourself. If the work is carried out by hired specialists, knowing the rules for connecting equipment, you can check the quality of the installation.

Before performing any manipulations with the washing machine, you need to study the instruction manual.

In our article, we will tell you in detail how to connect a washing machine with your own hands without calling a wizard.

Selecting a location for installation

It is necessary to think over where the equipment will be installed even before purchasing it. Measure the free space and determine the dimensions of the washing machine that will suit you. You might want to opt for a top-loading model as it takes up less space.

Of course, the choice of a place for installing a washing unit, first of all, is determined by the layout of the apartment and the area of ​​\u200b\u200bindividual rooms.

Traditionally, the washing machine is placed in the bathroom, where dirty laundry is stored and, if necessary, things are washed before being placed in the drum. The presence of communications that are required to connect the unit is an additional advantage.

However, in some apartments, the bathroom area is too small, they barely fit the washbasin and bathtub. For such cases, there are alternative options.

Recently, washing machines are increasingly being installed in the kitchen, along with other household appliances, where it is also possible to connect to the water supply, sewerage and electrical network.

An interesting solution is to place equipment in utility rooms, for example, in storage rooms. Before choosing such a place for a home assistant, you need to make sure that all the necessary communications can be brought there. Otherwise, the idea of ​​\u200b\u200b"hide" the unit in the pantry is quite successful - it will be possible to store dirty and clean linen right there, and if there is enough space in the utility room, then place a dryer and an ironing board nearby.

So, the place for installation has been chosen, we proceed to connect the washing machine.

Washing machine connection

Preparatory work

The new washing machine must be unpacked, then the shipping bolts and plugs are removed. Such parts are installed so that the moving parts of the unit are not damaged during transportation.

In models of washing machines, for example, such popular brands as Bosch, Samsung, LG, Indesit, Candy, shipping bolts and plugs can be placed in different ways. You can find the exact location diagram and a description of the procedure for dismantling parts in the operating instructions for the unit.

If you start the washing machine without first dismantling the transport bolts, the unit may fail.

When all the bolts are unscrewed, the holes formed are closed with special plugs that come with the washing machine.

Sewer connection

For models of household appliances that are not equipped with a special valve that prevents spontaneous drainage of water, it is important to correctly position the drain hose relative to the washing machine tank. The junction of the hose and the sewer must be higher than the level of the tank, otherwise the water will go into the pipe. Usually, the operating instructions for the unit indicate the minimum distance from the floor at which the end of the hose must be located.

Waste water can be drained into the sewer using siphon located under the sink. To do this, you need to choose a model equipped with a separate inlet for the drain hose of the washing machine. Such an entrance must be above the knee of the siphon, otherwise dirty water will enter the washing machine.

If sewer pipe at least 4 cm wide, the hose can be connected directly to it. When connecting the hose to the sewer, you need to use a rubber seal and make sure that the entrance to the pipe is no less than 50 cm above the floor.

Do not force the end of the hose into the pipe - the end should not touch the surface of the wastewater.

The easiest way to organize a drain is fixing the hose on the side of the bathroom or toilet with the help of a special fastening in the form of a hook. This method has a drawback: the end of the hose can come off, and then the water will pour out onto the floor, and the flows of waste water will constantly pollute the surface of the bathroom or toilet bowl. However, if you need to organize a temporary drain, this is the most suitable option.

After connecting to the sewer, the hose must be straightened along its entire length so that there are no kinks, and fixed on the back wall of the washing machine at a distance of approximately 80 cm from the floor level.

Water connection

Before connecting the washing machine to the water supply, you need to make sure that there is sufficient water pressure in the pipes (at least one atmosphere). Pressure is measured using a special device - a manometer. To increase the water pressure, you can install a special pump in front of the washing machine.

An important point in connecting the water supply is the installation of a mesh filter at the junction of the hose with the washing machine. This will protect the unit from getting debris from the water supply.

Water supply can be provided in a variety of ways. The fastest is connecting the hose to mixer or to water supply to the toilet cistern. To connect, use a tee, connecting it to the pipe in front of the mixer or at the point where the water supply hose is attached to the drain tank. If the faucet or toilet is far from the washing machine, you will need a long hose.

Connection to the mixer is usually used as a temporary method, because this design does not look very aesthetically pleasing. In addition, with each wash, the mixer hose will have to be turned off.

Before connecting to the plumbing, make sure to choose a pipe with cold water - you should not connect the washing machine to hot water.

It will take a little more time to tap into the water supply. If the water pipe is metal-plastic, a small piece is cut out of it, and the two ends formed are connected using a special tee - fitting, sealing the joints with the pipe and hoses with rubber gaskets. A ball valve and a water supply hose are attached to the fitting.

If the pipe is metal, use ferrule. It consists of two halves, pulled together by bolts, and a threaded outlet. The coupling is put on the pipe, and a hole is drilled through the outlet for water supply. Then a ball valve is screwed onto the outlet, and a hose for supplying water to the washing machine is connected to it.

alignment

It is very important that the washing machine is installed level with respect to the floor surface, otherwise overloads will occur and the unit may quickly fail. You can check the position of the machine using a level.

To adjust the position of the unit, twist its legs. In no case should blocks or other improvised materials be placed under the washing machine. Equipment should only stand on the floor, ideally - concrete, which is able to provide excellent shock absorption.

Electrical connection

Correctly connecting the unit to the mains is very important - the combination of water and electric current can be deadly.

First of all, ground the switchboard. The tire used must not be less than 3 mm. The outlet for connecting the washing machine must be three-wire, and if you want to connect the equipment through an extension cord, choose one that has grounding contacts.

The most successful connection option would be to use a separate wire that goes directly from the meter and has a circuit breaker.

Checking the correct connection

Before turning on the washing machine for a full wash, you need to perform a test run to make sure that the connection is made correctly.

The test begins with a set of water - the machine must fill the tank for a certain time indicated in the technical passport. In this case, it is necessary to monitor not only the rate of water intake, but also the tightness of all connections and hoses. Leaks that occur should be repaired immediately.

The collected water should be heated to the set temperature in 5-7 minutes. During the operation of the unit, extraneous noise is unacceptable. If the machine knocks or makes a lot of noise, you need to stop it and check the connection again. At the last stage, the spin and drain are checked.

So, you can connect a washing machine without calling a wizard if you use the instruction manual and the recommendations outlined in our article. Be careful and careful, and you will succeed!

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If you need to know how to connect a washing machine to the sewer, then you have come to the right place to come for advice. I want to talk about two main methods that are generally possible to apply in this case. In addition, I will explain the features of the tie-in, and also suggest that you watch the video in this article.

Two methods

There is another, third way, which you see in the photo above.
But this is no longer a connection, but simply fixing the hose with a U-shaped adapter over the side of the bathroom.
Such a U-shaped fitting is included with every automatic washing machine.

Method One

It is not for nothing that I focus your attention on the machine, since the water is drained there forcibly. Therefore, the entire instruction that will be below refers specifically to this type of washing machine:

• on the plumbing market, siphons for sinks, sinks and bathtubs are currently on sale with an additional outlet for connecting a hose 22 mm in diameter;
• we can say that it is precisely such siphons (with an additional outlet) that are offered much more than ordinary ones;
• if you install such a siphon, but for some reason you will not connect the washing machine, then the output can be closed with the plug that comes with the kit.

Method two

But the correct connection of the washing machine to the sewer directly into the pipeline may differ slightly:

• the hose, which is designed to drain water in the washing machine, has a diameter of 22 mm, but there is no special socket for bends to 50 mm or 32 mm pipelines;
• therefore, a rubber reduction with a transition of 22 mm is used here for connection- its price is rather symbolic, but the device is fully consistent with the purpose - it is convenient and airtight;
• if your washing unit is in close proximity to a 50 mm sewer pipe, then of course you will crash into it through a tee;
• but if the machine is located at the other end of the room, then a 32 mm PVC pipe should be used, connecting it to a 50 mm outlet;
• in such cases, the scheme for connecting the washing machine to the sewer does not require the installation of the 32nd pipe under a slope, since the drain is forced here;
• The 32nd pipe into the outlet socket of the 50th is also connected using a rubber reduction.

The drain hose for some units has a diameter of 19 mm on the machine side and 22 mm on the pipeline side.

Features of connecting a washing machine

First of all, you should know if your washing machine has a check valve on the drain that only allows water to flow in one direction. Only in this case you will be able to figure out how to properly connect the washing machine to the sewer.

If such a device does not exist, then the manufacturer must indicate the height level at which the hose loop should be - a water loop is created in this area. This closure mainly serves to prevent the leakage of unpleasant odors that may pass from the sewer through the machine.

In the latest models of automatic washing machines, for the most part, a check valve is provided, so in this regard there should be no questions about how to connect the hose. Your task is only the correct connection of the end pipe (it is smooth, without corrugation) with a rubber reduction or with an additional siphon outlet.

In order not to damage the rubber reduction, I usually lubricate it with liquid dishwashing detergent - this way it is easier to pack it into a socket and stick a smooth pipe into it.

If the connection is made through an additional outlet of the siphon, then there you just need to remove the tube that is inserted there from the factory and install a hose pipe instead. To seal the connection, there is a coupling - in the image it is indicated by the number 8 - it presses the cone gasket, which, in fact, provides a seal in this place.

That is, the tube that is in this siphon from the factory is installed there more to keep these parts in working order.

If the standard drain hose does not reach the tie-in into the sewer, then it can be increased by adding a piece of the desired length and connecting these fragments with a fitting with insurance with steel clamps 16 × 27 mm. As I said, the end pipes can have different diameters, which is why there are connecting fittings for two options - you can see them in the top photo.

There are also modular hoses on sale, where each of the fragments has a length of 0.5 m, so that you can fulfill any requests. But at the same time, do not forget that the longer the outlet, the more difficult it is to cope with the water supply.

Water connection

In this case, oddly enough, connecting the unit to the water supply is much easier than to the sewer, since here, in fact, there is no choice. In any case, the pipeline with the water supply must be located near the automatic machine and it must have shut-off valves in the form of a straight or angle valve. There are two clamping nuts on the hose itself, therefore, on the machine itself and on the shut-off valves there must be a fitting with an external thread.

It is noteworthy that the nuts are designed for a 3/4 inch diameter, therefore, the valves must have exactly the same thread. But if a special faucet that is designed for this purpose is done at 3/4, then the plumbing most often has 1/2 inch. Therefore, in some cases, a reducing fitting will be required for connection.

Conclusion

In fact, connecting the unit with your own hands to the sewer is quite simple, if at the same time all the connections are made carefully, that is, tightly. But if you still have a misunderstanding in this matter - ask about it in the comments.

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Installation and connection of the washing machine does not require a high professional level. Any man who can handle a wrench and a spirit level can do the job. The main thing here is not to rush, carefully and efficiently perform installation operations.

Before choosing an “assistant”, you should answer the question, “what kind of machine do you need?”.

When choosing a washing machine, you should pay attention to some features

• Machine dimensions - automatic. Here it should be taken into account that the larger the volume of the drum for loading, the larger the machine itself will be. For a standard front loading automatic washing machine, the dimensions will be 600mm wide, 850mm high, and the depth can vary from 350mm to 600mm. Vertical loading allows you to reduce the dimensions to - 450mm wide, 850mm high, the depth changes from 350mm to 600mm.
• The choice of drum loading volume and weight depends on the number of family members. According to these criteria, they are divided into:

- up to 4 kg, machine depth 320mm;

- up to 5 kg - 400 mm;

- up to 8 kg - 600 mm.

• Drum material. It is better to buy from durable special plastic. They are quite silent, unlike stainless drums. Such machines are equipped with a night wash mode. It's profitable. After all, the nighttime electricity tariff is much lower.
• According to the scheme of connection to the water supply. It is believed that it is better to connect to hot water, but the cost of the water itself + the electricity tariff lowers the advantage over cold water.
• How to manage work. Equipped with mechanical and electronic control. All of these methods have their advantages and disadvantages.
• By water consumption. The amount of water required for a good wash is 60 liters. This is the average water consumption.

Before buying, you should decide on the dimensions of the machine, depending on the installation location.

Selecting an installation site

This choice depends entirely on your desire and capabilities. For a small bathroom, it is better to install a machine with a vertical laundry tab. The bathroom is separate, with a sufficient area - you can buy with a frontal bookmark. But at the same time, one should not forget about the high humidity in the bathroom and toilet. But connecting to the water supply and sewerage is quite easy. To create a safe environment, the creation of a ground loop is required.

The kitchen is preferable in terms of dampness, but if it is 6 square meters, then you can only squeeze in a washing machine here by hanging it on the wall. You can also install it in the corridor, but in this case you will have to bring sewerage and water supply.

One rule is mandatory for all options. The floor surface must be flat and hard. The best option would be a concrete floor. In the case of a weak wooden floor, it must be compacted with an additional sheet of chipboard or plywood.

Grounding. What's the best way to make it yourself?

If you live in a modern house, then there will be no problems with grounding. In these apartments, the wiring is mounted using three-wire wires. One of which is grounding. In the old housing stock, grounding can be done in 2 ways:

1. An old and unsafe method is to connect a ground wire to a battery or plumbing. Only very stupid people can connect to the water supply, but there are still such people. Because of this method, in the event of a short circuit, a neighbor lying in the bathroom can receive an electrical injury, even death.

Fixing the ground to the battery has its advantages. It is carried out with a single-core wire of sufficient cross section, one end of which, with the help of a clamp, is attached to the heating pipeline or to the radiator. The second end is fixed to any screw of the washing machine. With this type of grounding, a person will not get injured, he can only be tingled with current. But pipes, radiators and other equipment will be exposed to stray currents, not only your apartment.

The socket must be installed no further than 1.5 meters from the machine. You should pay attention to the quality and material of the insulator. The power of new machines is quite high, so the socket must be designed to work with power over 2 kW and be with a ceramic insulator. To increase safety, you should install a separate current breaker, specifically for the washer. The device will save equipment from damage during short circuits and power surges. To perform this operation you will need:

– pliers with insulated handles;

- Phillips and straight screwdrivers;

- a knife for removing insulation from wires;

- of course, a desire and a little male experience and self-confidence.

Thus, we have completed the simplest connection of the machine to the electrical network.

Grounding is not the hardest job, but make sure the line is de-energized.

Step-by-step instructions for installing and connecting a washing machine

We have decided on the place of installation. The ground connection to the electricity has already been made. It remains to perform a number of basic work to ensure the correct and trouble-free operation of your washing machine.

Before carrying out work, unscrew the transport screws, remove all pipe plugs, connect the hose for connecting to the water supply. Install in the prepared place. The machine must stand without distortions and staggering. We control using a level or a simple plumb line. Adjustment is done by rotating the legs. After making sure that this operation is performed accurately, tighten the lock nuts on the legs. In the case of a large skew of the floor and a lack of threads on the legs to make adjustments, thick pads can be placed under them. Having shaken the machine, once again we check the correct position by level. Let's move on to the next operation.

The complexity of this operation depends on the material of the pipelines and the possibility of installing an additional fitting. But this is scientific. Simply put, making a connection is quite simple. At the point where the mixer hose is connected to the water supply, we install a tee. One branch pipe for the pipeline, the second for connecting the mixer hose, the third for the washing machine. We screw a cork tap onto the pipe, then we can put a water filter on it, we screw a nut with a sealing rubber gasket onto the barrel. Here you should pay attention to the degree of tightness of the connection. Do not tighten the nut with great force, the rubber on the gasket allows you to get a tight connection when tightening by hand. It is better after starting the water, when leaking, tighten the nut a little with a wrench.

When connecting the washing machine to the water supply, make sure to select the correct pipe to which you connect the hose. The cold pipeline, as a rule, is mounted lower, the upper one is for hot water supply.

1. We make a connection to the sewerage system.

This operation can be performed in three ways:

For greater clarity of the installation process, you can watch it on the video by clicking on the link.

Here you will receive complete information and be able to do the work, seeing how a professional does it.

After connecting to all systems and electricity, you should do a trial washing process without laundry. We set the washing with a temperature of 90 0. This is also necessary to flush the drum and the insides of the machine from dirt and oil. We check the tightness of the joints for the absence of leaks.

The work is over. But for the future, remember:

• You should not buy a machine - an automatic machine with enameled and low-quality plastic drums. Only a stainless or high-quality plastic drum will make your machine work long and without breakage.
• You should not take a typewriter, overpaying for the brand name of the company. Not always, they correspond to quality and reliability. The presence of unnecessary options greatly increases the price of the unit.
• Machines with expensive electronic filling are very afraid of power surges. For our conditions, this is of great importance. You will need to install expensive voltage stabilizers.
• Machines, spinning on which with a speed of up to 600, are equipped with an asynchronous motor. Such equipment is considered the most reliable.
• The number of revolutions for spinning more than 600 revolutions involves the installation of electronic control and the installation of a collector motor. The service life of such engines is up to 7 years.

Having completed all these operations, we summarize our work. Money saved, new knowledge gained, machine installed.