Chinese and foreign washing machines should be placed carefully. Learn the best position for washing machines in one step.

There are particularities in the placement of washing machines at home and abroad. Learn the best placement of washing machines in one trick

Monica

Everyone who has watched "The Big Bang Theory" knows this Sheldon, who loves cleanliness, washes clothes in the public laundry room downstairs every Saturday. Why does a science-savvy nerd with mysophobia choose to use the public washing machine when there is no washing machine at home? Why do foreigners, especially British people, like to put washing machines in the kitchen? What is the best position for a washing machine? Today, the editor will answer your questions one by one and share with you some tips on correctly placing the washing machine.

In addition to "The Big Bang Theory", in classic American dramas such as "Friends", public laundry rooms appear very frequently. Why do Americans go to the public house instead of washing clothes at home? **Laundry room, the answer is very simple, because they don’t have one! have! washing machine! Many young people in the United States are renters. Because the old rental houses are old, the drainage facilities do not support the installation of washing machines without permission. Of course, there are also newer detached houses or high-end apartments where you can install washing machines and dryers by yourself. However, dryers are expensive to install and consume a lot of electricity. Therefore, even a maverick man like Sheldon has no choice but to compromise with a public washing machine in order to save living costs.

In British dramas, although public washing machines do not appear as frequently as in American dramas (British people are famous for their turtle hair, it is better to let them use dog leashes when using public washing machines). However, the place where British washing machines are placed is often in the kitchen. It is quite refreshing to think about washing clothes and cooking at the same time. However, the people of the country are really miserable. There is no space for you to build!

According to statistics, 60% of the existing houses in the UK were built before World War II, which means that most houses in the UK are very old. It is no exaggeration to say that any house in the UK that is less than a hundred years old is considered new. Most old houses have modern indoor drainage systems that were modified after they were built. This kind of home engineering is very complicated, so priority is given to installing kitchens and bathrooms. Later, modern appliances such as washing machines were introduced. Since the bathrooms were equipped with water heaters and other appliances, the remaining kitchens could only be equipped with built-in washing machines. Therefore, it is a misunderstanding that British people are keen on washing clothes in the kitchen. "Ah, sir, we have no choice."

After understanding the difficulties of the British and American people in choosing where to place the washing machine, we, the people of China, should not follow in the footsteps of others. The only way to choose the location that truly suits your family situation is to choose it. The editor has sorted out the most common locations for placing washing machines in households and analyzed their pros and cons for everyone to weigh and choose.

Placing a balcony Balcony is generally a leisure space with a relatively dry environment and generally does not have water supply and drainage. If the washing machine is placed on the balcony, it will cost a lot of money to arrange water supply and drainage. But the advantage is that as long as it is kept dry, placing the washing machine on the balcony can make it easier to dry clothes. From a Feng Shui perspective, placing a washing machine on the balcony is a big no-no. Debris, ivy and furniture should not be placed on the balcony. The washing machine is placed on the balcony, which blocks indoor light and is not conducive to indoor light transmission and air flow, so it has an impact on health. If you want to place the washing machine on the balcony, it is recommended to place the washing machine in the east or southeast direction of the balcony.

Placing the bathing area There is an obvious benefit of setting up a laundry space in the bathing area, which is that the storage of items is relatively more scientific, washing supplies can be placed uniformly, and changing clothes is also more conducive to storage, but it should be noted that The laundry space should still be relatively isolated from the bathing space, or a relatively safe distance should be maintained, and dry and wet areas should be divided to avoid potential safety hazards caused by water and water mist. Setting the laundry area in a bathing space requires special attention to prevent water vapor generated by bathing. You'd better set up a steam layer at the top of the space (you can use plastic board covered with tin foil) to prevent steam from affecting the laundry area.

Placing the washing machine in the bathroom is the most reasonable placement, both in terms of life and Feng Shui. The bathroom is a place for sewage discharge, and the same goes for the washing machine, so it will not affect the feng shui of the bathroom. The position of the washing machine in the bathroom: east and southeast: both belong to wood, and the bathroom belongs to yin water. Yin water has no power to suppress fire. Water produces wood, and wood produces fire, which makes the family warm. Xiangnan: belongs to fire, and the bathroom is yin fire, which can help each other and make the family harmonious. To the northeast and southwest: Both belong to earth. Feng shui experts call this position the "Ghost Gate Position", which will make family members emotionally uneasy. To the west and northwest: Both belong to gold, and the metal in the yin ground is not very ferocious, while the washing machine belongs to fire, and fire can overcome metal, causing family members to often quarrel. To the north: It belongs to water, and water and fire conflict, which is most unfavorable for the elderly to go to the toilet.

It turns out that there are so many things to pay attention to when placing a washing machine. Have you got it, my clever friends?