"You put it here, you don't care if something goes wrong. ”Listening to the "threats" of the washing machine installers against me made me stunned on the spot. How is the placement of the washing machine still linked to the warranty? Later, after the worker patiently explained, I realized that what I had done in the past had always been wrong.
Waterproof ≠ water vapor
"Why can't a washing machine be put in the bathroom? ”The worker replied to me that it was not that it could not be placed in the bathroom, but that it could not be placed near the shower like I did - I was an old and dilapidated set, and I had not done dry and wet separation. Said the workerThe hot water on the shower is poured directly on the washing machine panel and can be easily damagedIt turns out that the washing machine itself is waterproof, yes.
But on the one hand the washing machineThe panel is where it is most vulnerableAlthough it is also known as "waterproof", it is more susceptible to water ingress than other locations. On the other hand, it's not just the washing machineAll waterproofing products are only resistant to liquid water, not gaseous water。The water vapor near the shower is too large, and the water vapor can still get into the washing machine and damage the circuit.
Worker Suggestion:It is best to separate the wet and dry in the bathroom where the washing machine is placed, and to put the washing machine in the dry area, at least a shower curtain between the shower and the washing machine.
Drainage cannot be in a U-shaped floor drain
"Don't you return water when you wash your clothes? ”I thought back to the previous washing machine, and it was true that every time I did my laundry, water would spill out of the floor drain. Since it was a bathroom, the floor had a waterproof layer, so I didn't take it to heart.
The worker told me that the drain pipe of the washing machine cannot be inserted directly into the floor drain - my washing machine is close to the shower, and the drain pipe is naturally inserted into the floor drain near the shower. There's an anti-odor wick inside this floor drain, yesU-shaped metal core。This anti-odor core is characterized by a good anti-odor effect, not afraid of clogging, butThe drain is slow and not suitable for a washing machine at all
Worker Suggestion:Drain pipe for washing machineIt is best to plug it in a standpipe, which is the kind of pipe under the sink. If you can't reserve a separate standpipe for the washing machine, you can use the riser tee to share a standpipe with the sink or sink.
Or replace the floor drain core with a T-shaped anti-odor core, this core drains quickly and can meet the washing machine. In addition, there is no need for a water seal to prevent odors, so even if you don't use the washing machine for a long time, you don't have to worry about the floor drain smelling.
If you don't pull the plug, replace the waterproof case
"Your waterproof case can only be used temporarily. ”All switches and sockets in the bathroom need to be equipped with waterproof boxes, which I know. But this time the worker told me that there is also a difference in the waterproof box. A flat waterproof box like mine is only suitable for temporary use. When opened, the waterproof case loses its waterproof effect. Therefore, every time you run out of use, you should unplug it in time and close the cover. Like a washing machine, which needs to be unplugged all year round, there are two options:
Replace the waterproof case with a large waterproof box that can cover the lid even if the plug is plugged in (like the one in the picture above). Some waterproof boxes also have sealing rings around them, such as my house, which is too close to the shower and has no partition socket.
Replace the socket, now there is a waterproof socket that does not need a waterproof box to be waterproof. If the plug is plugged into this socket, you don't have to worry about leakage and short circuit, and this waterproof socket is safer than the waterproof box.
Regular ventilation is essential to prevent mildew
"I'll show you a **.
This ** is not unusual, I often see it on the Internet. The worker told me that not everyone's washing machine can be used like this, and most people's washing machines have been used for more than ten years, and they are a little dusty when opened.
And the black in ** is all mildew! In the case of my family, where the washing machine is placed directly in the bathroom, it is most likely to produce mold spots because the bathroom is too damp.
Worker Suggestion:Some washing machines come with a "bucket ventilation" function, but it is not recommended to use it, it is too power-intensive and has no effect. It is better to open the washing machine door every time you finish washing your clothes and let the inner bucket air dry naturally.
On the one hand, the washing machine is in the bathroom, and it is not easy to dry even if the door is opened. On the other hand, bathroom space is limited, and it is not practical to leave the washing machine door open for a long time.
So the workers have three suggestions for me - except to askMove the washing machine to a dry area away from the showerIn addition, it is also recommendedKeep the bathroom dry, open windows or exhaust fans regularly. When necessaryIt can be replaced with a washing machineThis kind of washing machine can leave the door of the washing machine open all year round and is out of the way.