To facilitate and speed up routine household processes, people turn to the help of household appliances. Units for fast, high-quality drying of washed clothes are as necessary at home today as washing machines. Such devices can thoroughly dry a large volume of wet things in a short period of time.
How to connect a dryer to communications with your own hands
After completing the installation of the drying unit, it is worth starting to connect it to the ventilation system or drain pipe, taking into account the principle of operation of the device.
Ventilation
The solution to the ventilation problem is quite simple. There is a ventilation opening on the body of the unit, to which a soft air duct must be attached. The connection is ensured using a special clamp included in the kit. The opposite end of the corrugated pipe is led into a ventilation shaft or window - in the absence of a ventilation hole. Bends of the corrugation by 90° are not desirable, since then the efficiency of the hood will be lower. We must try to connect the air duct with a minimum of bends and turns.
It is worth paying attention to one more important point. If you plan to install the dryer in a room with a high temperature, you should not route the corrugation along the top, as this will lead to the accumulation of condensation and the formation of an obstruction to the air outlet. Under such circumstances, it is worth considering another method, for example, making a hole in the wall at the level of the exit from the machine so that the corrugation section is located horizontally.
Sewerage
Condensation-type equipment involves collecting liquid during drying into a special tray, which must be manually emptied regularly. If you intend to simplify your life, you can create a connection for the dryer to the sewer. This installation option is possible thanks to a special drain hole connected to the sewer pipe using a regular hose. The connection technology in this way is similar to how a washing machine is connected. The hose is led directly into the drain or hung on the toilet, bathtub or sink.
Sewage connection diagram
Electricity
The final communication is the home electrical network. You can connect the dryer yourself to a separate line removed from the distribution box; the second method is to use an outlet. The use of the latter option is considered more logical, since the power of home devices, as a rule, is no more than 2.5 kW. A mandatory requirement for the outlet is that it must be grounded. In addition, the electrical network serving the drying must be protected by an RCD and equipped with a circuit breaker to protect the network from overload and current leakage. Usually it is sufficient to connect a 16 Ampere RCD and the same circuit breaker in the panel.
Installation of the machine in the panel
Important! Do not connect a washing machine and dryer to the same double outlet. Simultaneous operation of both devices can cause an overload and melting of the socket, and this is dangerous due to a short circuit.
The technology for installing, fastening and connecting a dryer at home is not particularly difficult and does not require much skill. You can save on calling a specialist and do the work yourself.
Special devices for drying clothes have proven themselves well. These products are becoming increasingly popular. But what to do if the apartment is small, and the equipment “eats up” a significant part of the space? Installing a dryer on a washing machine solves this issue. Let's look at how to perform installation reliably and safely.
Mounting options
A similar arrangement of household appliances in a “column” can be seen in any location where washing machines are located: in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in a separate laundry room or even in the hallway.
Important! The whole difficulty is to secure the dryer so that the vibration from the washing machine does not damage it. And you need to think through the installation so that the drying unit does not simply fall off to the floor.
There are several types of fastening:
- The use of special installation devices that come with the dryer.
- Installation of the drying unit on slats placed above the washing machine. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the load-bearing capacity of both the wall and the fasteners.
- Installation of household appliances in specially prepared plasterboard niches.
Important! It is unacceptable to install equipment in a “column”, or simply on top of each other, without the use of special devices.
Features:
- The best option is if both cars are of the same brand. Then they will match perfectly in size. The mount will also fit perfectly. In addition, two products belonging to the same brand look beautiful and stylish without disturbing the harmony of the design.
- If the dryer was purchased much later than the washing unit, and, moreover, belongs to a different brand, you need to choose a device that best suits the dimensions of the washing machine in width and depth. The dryer cannot be larger than the washing machine. Naturally, the dryer is installed on top of the washing equipment, and not vice versa. The reason is that its mass and vibration are less.
- Using special fasteners to install a dryer on a washing machine is the easiest option. The use of plasterboard construction is possible if you are doing major renovations in the apartment. As a rule, all work on arranging niches and installing equipment is performed by a specialist.
- A good solution is a closet in which you can place equipment for washing and drying clothes.
Important! When choosing a location for equipment, consider the placement of communications. Grounded outlets will be required, as well as access to a sewer drain.
Much depends on the type of drying device:
- If the dryer is an exhaust type, then you need to vent the ventilation through a window or connect the equipment to the ventilation system.
- There is no need to connect the condensing device to ventilation, since the steam condenses and collects in a special vessel. After each drying of the laundry, the water is poured out.
Procedure
First of all, make sure that the mounting surface is fairly level. Consider the flooring too - it could be concrete or non-slip tiles. The washing machine must be aligned to the building level. Only after the surface is strictly horizontal, proceed with the installation of the drying unit:
- Place a dryer rack on top of the washer. Place a rubber seal between the stand and the surface of the washing machine to dampen vibration.
- Secure the stand using special bolts.
- Place the dryer on the stand so that the legs fit into the grooves provided for them.
- Close the recesses with plugs from the outside.
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Choose the method of installing a dryer on a Bosch washing machine, depending on the brand of equipment, its location, and the location of communications. It is advisable to entrust this task to a professional who knows all the features of this work.
Today, clothes drying machines are becoming increasingly popular. These devices can thoroughly dry the entire volume of washed items in one go, while a washing machine can only do half the entire volume. Don't know how to install a dryer and connect to the network? Next, we will provide step-by-step installation instructions and photos of the most important stages of connecting to communications!
Mounting options
Manufacturers for the home have several types of clothes drying machines in their line: exhaust, condenser and heat pump. Connecting a dryer of each type has its own characteristics, which is caused by the operating principle of the machines. For example, exhaust models perform drying by removing air with moisture into the ventilation system. Condensation products work as follows: heated air enters the chamber with laundry, collects moisture and passes through an installed heat exchanger. After this, the moisture settles in a special tray, which must be emptied after each turn on. As for machines with a heat pump, they essentially work in the same way as the previous option. The only difference is that the moist air does not pass through the heat exchanger, but through the evaporator.
In private houses and apartments, exhaust dryers are most often installed, which need to be connected to ventilation and electricity. If it is not possible to remove the air duct, it is recommended to connect a condensation model, in which water is discharged either into a tray or into a sewer. Let's consider two existing installation options: for ventilation and for sewerage, but first let's talk about how you can install a dryer in a room.
You can see the functionality of these devices in a visual example:
Review of Bosch equipment
Placement methods
There are several ways to install a dryer yourself. In apartments and private houses installation can be carried out as follows:
- on top of the washing machine;
- next to the “washing machine”;
- in a special niche or closet;
- under the tabletop.
The most popular option is to install a dryer on a washing machine, which is also called “in a column”. In this case, you can save free space, which is especially important in small one-room apartments. In order to install the “dryer” above the washing machine in a column, you need to use special fasteners that are included in the kit.
Installation is quite simple - anti-tip mounts and special caps are installed on the washing machine body. After this, the body of the dryer is attached to the caps, the legs are unscrewed and the equipment is leveled. There is also the option of attaching to the wall using special slats, but it is used extremely rarely. The only important point is that the washing machine should not be narrow (this means dryers), otherwise the stability of the upper body will be questionable. 
We draw your attention to the fact that it is strictly prohibited to install the dryer in a column without fastening and anti-tip elements. Firstly, these parts protect the washing machine from damage from vibration, and secondly, they give stability to the dryer so that the equipment does not tip over during operation.
Here are some visual instructions for installing a dryer on a washing machine:
How to install equipment correctly
An easier installation option is next to the washing machine. In this case, more space will be required, but at the same time the equipment will be more stable and there will be no possibility of a negative impact of the dryer on the washing machine during operation. Most often, this option is used in spacious houses and apartments with a large bathroom or a separate room, for example, a wardrobe or laundry room. Installation is not difficult; you just need to install the case in the right place and unscrew the legs so that the equipment is set strictly at level. 
If you are just renovating your apartment and are thinking about installing a drying machine, you can make a niche for it from plasterboard in advance. A more complex, but convenient option is to make a special cabinet for installation in a column. We recommend viewing both the first and second ideas in photo examples: 
Well, the last installation option is under the countertop or sink. If the dimensions of the equipment are small, why not save space and install the case in the kitchen unit? This idea is very popular, and if you choose a condensing model, the sewerage system will be nearby, which will simplify connecting the dryer to the drain. 
Connection to communications
When you finish installing the dryer in the column, you will need to move on to connecting it to ventilation or sewerage, depending on what type of device you have chosen.
Ventilation
As for ventilation, everything is simple here. On one side of the case there is a ventilation hole to which you need to connect a flexible air duct. Fastening is carried out with a special clamp included in the kit. The second end of the corrugation must be led either into the central ventilation system, or into the window, if there is no such system. We draw your attention to the fact that it is not recommended to bend the corrugation by 90°, because in this case, the hood will work much worse. Try to route the duct with minimal bends and turns.
Another important nuance that you must remember is that if the dryer is connected in a room with a high temperature, you should not route the flexible air duct through the top, because in this case, condensation will collect and prevent air from escaping, as shown in the picture. In this case, you need to consider another option, for example, make a hole in the wall opposite the outlet from the machine so that the area is horizontal.
Sewerage
If you bought a condensation type dryer, you can drain the tray with water after each drying, or you can make your life easier and connect the equipment to the sewer. For the last installation option, a special drain hole is provided, which is connected to the sewer with a regular hose. The connection in this case is similar - you just need to remove the hose either directly to the drain or temporarily to the sink/toilet. 
How to install a washing machine and dryer if there is very little space for them. For this case, experts came up with the idea of installing equipment “in a column”, when the drying machine is installed above the washing machine. What is needed for such an installation, in what ways can the unit be secured, we’ll talk about this.
Mounting methods
You can install a clothes dryer above the washing machine in any free room. This placement of machines can be seen in the kitchen, bathroom, separate laundry room and even in the hallway. The question arises, how to secure the machines in a column so that the vibration of one machine does not cause another to fall, so that the vibration does not affect performance? There are several mounting methods:
- installing a clothes dryer on a washing machine using a special mounting bracket that comes with the dryer;
- installing the dryer on slats mounted on the wall above the washing machine. In this case, it is important to follow safety precautions and fastening rules, and take into account the load that will be placed on the wall;
- installation of machines in niches made of thick plasterboard or other material.
Important! It is strictly prohibited to stack cars on top of each other without holding elements.
Installation nuances
Let's talk about what is important to consider when installing a washer and dryer, and what may be required. First of all, we note that the best option would be to install machines of the same brand (manufacturer), since they will match perfectly in terms of dimensions and the mounting mount will also work well. In addition, such machines will look more harmonious and stylish in appearance, without disturbing the design of the room.
If you bought a clothes dryer much later than a washing machine, and you had to buy a unit from a different brand, or there is simply no machine of the same brand on sale, then you need to choose a dryer that is most suitable for the washing machine both in width and depth. The dryer should not be larger than the washing machine. It is also important that you can only install a dryer above a washing machine. This is because it is lighter in weight and vibrates less.
The easiest installation method will require you to use a special mount. If you place the cars in niches, then to make the niches you will have to prepare: drywall, metal profiles, putty, finishing material, knife, spatula, screws and other tools and materials. This method is usually chosen when major renovations are needed in the bathroom or hallway. As a rule, a specialist is invited to carry out the work. Instead of a niche, you can make .
When installing a washing machine and dryer, consider the location of communications. Not only may separately grounded outlets be required, but also access to sewerage.
Important! You cannot run the washing machine and dryer at the same time; for safety reasons, this is done alternately.
Everything will depend on the type of dryer. Exhaust clothes dryers must be connected to ventilation, or the ventilation must be vented through a vent, which can create additional difficulties. Condensation dryers are not connected to ventilation at all; in them, steam is condensed and collected in a special tray, which is poured out after each drying.
To avoid this, the condensate is discharged into the sewer by connecting the hose in the same way as for a washing machine.
How to secure a dryer above a washing machine? First of all, you need to make sure that the surface on which the machine stands is level. It is advisable to install the equipment on a concrete or tiled floor, but not a slippery one. Washing. Only after this can you begin installing the dryer.
A dryer stand is installed on top of the washing machine. In this case, rubber seals must be laid between the stand and the lid of the washing machine, which will dampen the vibration of the equipment.
The stand is secured with special bolts. After this, the clothes dryer is placed on a stand so that the legs of the machine fit into special recesses. The recesses on the outside are closed with plugs.