Washing machine height
Few of us go to buy household appliances without having determined at least approximately what parameters the new appliance should have. Usually, before going to the store, we gather information about the product we are interested in: we study advertisements, look through online catalogs, ask our friends. Thus, buyers know in advance what requirements the purchase should meet.
When choosing a washing machine, it is necessary to consider many important criteria: the type of loading, the method of installation, washing class and, of course, the size of the device. After all, being wrong with the size of just a few centimeters, we will create additional difficulties (for example, it may be necessary to dismantle the interior doors or rearrange the furniture).
Dimensions of washing machines are estimated by three parameters: width, depth and height. In this article, we will tell you about the last indicator: you will learn what the height of the washing machine is considered standard and how to correctly determine the right height of the device.
Height-standard
Any expert will tell you that the standard height of a modern automatic washing machine is 85 cm. Unlike the depth and width, which depend on many factors, including the volume of the tank, this parameter usually remains the same. However, it is worth mentioning and compact models with a small load, which are usually purchased for cottages; the height of such washing machines - about 60 cm.
Rarely, but still there are models of washing machines with a non-standard height: if you search well, you can buy washing machines 65, 70 or 82 cm in height.
Due to the adjustable supporting legs, the standard 85 cm can be increased to 90 cm or more. For front-loading and vertical-loading machines, the height standard will be the same, but it must be remembered that the vertical models with an open cover can reach 130 cm.
Will the washing machine fit under the sink?
Recently, interior designers and manufacturers of home appliances offer many original solutions that allow the most economical and functional use of space in the apartment. One of the most interesting ideas is to install a washing machine under the sink in the bathroom.
For many people, this solution is a real salvation, because in our small bathrooms and kitchens there is so little space for the essentials. The only thing to consider is that not every sink and not every washing machine is suitable for this idea. About, What sinks are suitable for above the washing machine, you can read in another article.
The requirements for the washing machine will be as follows:
- Height to 70 cm;
- A depth of 10-20 cm less than the sink depth;
- The width is not more (and better, a little less) than the width of the sink;
- front-loading type.
Pay attention to the fact that washing machines with vertical loading can not be installed under the sink, because then you simply will not be able to open the loading hatch. For the same reasons, vertical models do not install under the countertop.
What other dimensions are important when choosing?
Height is not the only dimension to consider when choosing a washing machine. Such parameters as width and depth are no less (and sometimes even more important). In washing machines with different types of loading these characteristics may differ significantly.
So, the maximum depth of the front models is 60 cm, and the minimum - 32 cm. The biggest width of machines with front loading - 60 cm, and the smallest - 47.
For vertical models, the figures will be different: the minimum depth is 40 cm, the maximum - 65 cm; the largest width - 60 cm, the smallest - 33 cm.
