Do-it-yourself washing machine installation

Today it is difficult to find housing in which there would be no washing machine. If you are faced with the problem of connecting the washing machine, then this article is for you.

Preparing to install

To avoid damage to the washing machine during transport, manufacturers carefully pack their products.

• First, carefully remove the packing box and unscrew the bolts, designed to fix the machine body.
• If you carefully inspect the device, you can see special plugs that close the structural holes.
• All items to be dismantled, you need to save. They can still be useful in the event that a move is planned or the car will have to be brought in for repair or replacement.

Due consideration should be given to the enclosed instructions, in which the sequence of actions for unpacking is described. It clearly states how to proceed when disassembling parts of the transportation. If you buy an imported machine, you need to check whether there is a translation from the language of the country of origin. If you carefully study the instructions and follow it step by step, then problems with connecting the device should arise. Then installation of the washing machine will occur without much effort.

Before the washing machine is turned on for the first time, all bolts that have been screwed in to guarantee safe transport must be removed. Otherwise, work nodes will become unusable. Warranty obligations will not be valid, as the damage will occur due to the fault of the party that failed to comply with the manufacturer’s order.

Water connection

The washing machine works only if water flows to the appliance without interruption. Washing is performed in several modes in which water has a different temperature. Water temperature is automatically adjusted. Cold water is supplied to the washing machine with the help of a water inlet hose, which is included in the kit. It happens that the length of the hose is not enough to connect to the water supply system, then an additional hose of the desired size is purchased at an outlet specializing in this type of product.

On the back of the machine there is a hole to which one end of the hose is attached. The other end of the hose is connected to the water pipe. This procedure is performed by several methods.

• Well, when in the water supply network there is a tap specifically designed to connect the washing machine, then it will be quite simple to connect the hose. You will need a transitional fitting with a thread that fits both the hose and the tap. In order to avoid leaks, when installing with threaded connections, it is necessary to provide for a seal.
• If the water supply system is made of metal pipes, then you can make a tie-in for the installation of a crane. In this case, you need to purchase a ball valve for two issues and a threaded collar. Water is blocked at the entrance to the house or apartment, after which a hole is made in the pipe. Then on the drilled hole tensioned clamp with a seal. After that, the valve is screwed on the thread. Finally, a hose is attached to the free release tap.
• Another way of connecting the tube to the pipe is to use a ball valve, which has three issues constructively. The crane needs to be chosen qualitative - it is better from brass.

Drainage to sewers

Most of the owners are not looking for specific ways to drain the sewage into the sewage system and use simple methods. Among them we can distinguish the descent of drains through the sink or bath, while using a plastic retainer, which is included in the washing machine. The plastic part is attached to the wall near the plumbing fixture and does not allow the drain hose to move during the descent of the spent fluid. In simplicity lies some inconvenience. After the operation, the bath and wash basin have to be washed, as they become dirty after washing. The best drain option is to use a special siphon made in the form of a plastic knee, which has a drain for the drain hose.

Bend should be done over the bend of the knee, then there will be air access. Directly connecting the drain is prohibited. If the drain pipe is laid too low, water may flow out of the washing machine by gravity.

Electrical connection

Since laundry products are installed in rooms where humidity is always high, this presents a certain danger when connecting the appliance to the electrical network. In this regard, the outlet for the device must be waterproof. You also need to take into account that the washing machine has a metal body. This means that the socket must be grounded.