It's hard to imagine your life without household appliances, right? It relieves us of many responsibilities, freeing up time for more pleasant things. First of all, we are talking about a washing machine. The washing machine must be connected only by specialists who have experience in this field. This will protect you from damage to household appliances due to non-compliance with certain rules / regulations. But if you still decide to install the washing machine yourself, we have prepared a brief overview of the mistakes that should not be made. We hope this makes it easier for you to navigate.
Non-compliance with requirements and sizes
When buying a washing machine, you must first choose the place where it will stand. This is a wet zone, since it is forbidden to install such equipment in residential areas. If the washing machine is built-in, then the furniture facade should be ready for installation, behind which the washing machine will hide. Also, many problems can arise if you put the washing machine close to the wall. During operation, the equipment vibrates quite strongly and therefore can beat against the wall, creating an unpleasant noise. This is fraught not only with damage to the wall, but also with the failure of the washing machine itself. The base on which you install the equipment must be even. The maximum misalignment tolerance is only two degrees.If the floor is uneven, then the washing machine will “jump” and “walk” during the washing process.
Incorrect connection to the power source
Let's start with the fact that the washing machine should not be connected via extension cords. This is not safe, because in the event of a leak, the extension cord will be instantly flooded with water. Here's what to do:
- connect the washing machine from a separate electric branch;
- ground the washing machine;
- Add an emergency shutdown feature.
Incorrect drain installation
According to the instructions of most manufacturers of washing machines, the drain hose must be raised to a height of 60 centimeters. This is not just a figure taken from the head, but limits calculated by testing household appliances in various operating modes. Very often, when installing a washing machine on your own, these points are not taken into account. It even happens that the drain hose is installed at the correct height, but the outlet from the sewer to drain is literally on the floor. Only the master knows such nuances and on the spot he can find out which option for installing the drain will be the most correct in your case.
