Can I put the washing machine on the balcony?

Can I put the washing machine on the balcony?

1. Does the size of the washing machine match?

Before you decide to put the washing machine on the balcony, you have to consider whether to buy a drum washing machine or a pulsator washing machine, the specific size and where to put it on the balcony. Especially if the balcony cabinets need to be customized, you must choose the washing machine in advance, and the size must be clearly grasped. Don't wait until the cabinet is ready, but the washing machine won't fit in or leave a big gap, which will be very troublesome.

2. Is there an outlet reserved in advance?

If you want to install a washing machine on the balcony, it is natural to reserve the position of the socket on the balcony in advance when decorating. If you need a clothes dryer, at least one more socket should be left. It is best to choose sockets with switches and fix them on both sides of the washing machine.

3. Is there an upper and lower water pipe?

If you want to put the washing machine on the balcony, you must first find out whether there is tap water reserved on the balcony. If there is, just connect the water pipe, which is quite convenient. But without you, you should think of laying a separate water pipe from the kitchen or bathroom to the balcony to put the washing machine when the waterway is rebuilt.

To solve the problem of water supply, we should also consider the problem of water inflow. Where should the dirty water from the washing machine be discharged after washing clothes? Is there a floor drain for washing machines? You know, the displacement of washing machines is often relatively large. Even if there is a general floor drain on the balcony, it may not be able to resist the impact of drainage, so there will be water overflowing.

One more thing, if there is only one rainwater pipe on the balcony, it will be directly discharged to the outside of the first floor. In this case, even if the designer or decoration company promises to directly connect the washing machine, don't do it, otherwise the property will find you in trouble, because the mixed rain and sewage will be punished.

4. Is the balcony waterproof?

Since the balcony needs water to put the washing machine, the waterproof work of the balcony itself must be done well, which will lead to the disaster of its own home, and the residents downstairs will also be hurt, leading to the breakdown of neighborhood relations. Balcony waterproof materials can't be cheap, so we should choose products with high tensile strength, high elongation and good aging resistance. Third, inferior waterproof materials without products cannot guarantee waterproof effect.

When laying bricks and tiles on the ground, pay attention to properly leave a waterproof slope to prevent water accumulation on the balcony, so that even if there is water accumulation, it can quickly flow down the slope to the drain. At the same time, the thickness of waterproof layer should be kept at about 5mm as far as possible, and a small amount should be painted for two or three times, and the wall should be 30cm high. After coating the waterproof material, be sure to do a closed water test to check the waterproof effect. Don't forget to leave a height difference of 2-3cm between the balcony and the living room to ensure that the balcony can use water safely.

5. Will the washing machine be damaged by the sun?

Many people are worried about putting the washing machine on the balcony. They are worried that the washing machine will be damaged after being exposed to the sun for a long time after two or three years of use, especially in the balcony exposed to the sun in the west. Indeed, washing machines, as household appliances, are likely to be tanned or affect the service life of internal components under long-term direct sunlight.

In view of this, it is suggested that you'd better install the washing machine in the corner where the sunshine on the balcony decreases, or use curtains to block out the sunshine every day. If possible, you can also choose to customize an all-aluminum balcony cabinet for easy storage. In addition, aluminum alloy materials can also be waterproof, moisture-proof and moth-proof.