Clothes dryer for the bathroom, every woman has to dry her clothes after washing.
Some people use the clothes drying function in washing machines, others hang things on the radiator.
Today there are designs on sale that make the process convenient and efficient.
Types of devices
The main criterion in the manufacture of dryers is to ensure comfort during use.
But since the sizes of bathrooms can vary significantly, you need to approach the choice taking into account the individual characteristics of the space.
There are several variations of clothes dryers for the bathroom:
- Wall-mounted – distinguished by fastening directly to the wall.
- Liana - this model is mounted on a ceiling structure.
- Mobile or floor drying.
- Active dryers are recharged from the electrical network or from the heating system.
Tips for choosing
When choosing a clothes hanger, you need to take into account the volume of one load of the washing machine, the size of the space for installation and use, the material of the product, the quality of the connecting fittings and additional fasteners.
Before choosing a suitable model, it is worth studying additional nuances:
- Before purchasing, you should pay attention to the distance between the strings or rods on which things will be dried. On a design with strings located at a distance of less than 7 cm, the laundry will remain wet for a long time.
- The surface material of the rods is another indicator of the quality of the product, because there should be no stains left on the linen from them. Laundry will always be clean after drying on wooden and metal rods with enameled or galvanized coating.
- The presence of installation instructions, product packaging, and information about the manufacturer indicate a high level of quality of the selected model.
Ceiling view of drying in the bathroom
For small bathrooms, as well as for rooms with high ceilings, you should choose the Liana dryer model.
Its design consists of many ropes and hanging roller mechanisms.
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The device for such drying consists of a metal frame attached to the ceiling. Rollers equipped with ropes are attached directly to the frame.
In turn, the ropes hold special tubes on which laundry is hung, and with the help of rollers the tubes can be lowered or raised.
Today, similar models are also made for wall mounting. The difference between wall and ceiling vines lies only in the method of fastening and the supporting structure.
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Winter is coming, we're saving up to renovate our bathroom. In the meantime, I’m planning, making sketches of our future beautiful and comfortable bathroom. While planning, I am looking for options for decorating and arranging the bathroom.
I was thinking about how and where to place a clothes dryer. I have a wall-mounted clothes dryer in the bathroom and a ceiling-mounted one on the balcony. You can, of course, leave the old wall one. I'm used to it. But I wanted it to be beautiful and functional. I was looking for interesting options that would be practical and bright solutions to the problem.
I share my findings with you, I hope these ideas are useful to you.
Located on the bathtub
They are very small and are mainly used for drying towels, socks, and underwear. The advantages of such dryers include only light weight and ease of operation. Cons: you can’t hang much on these structures, and they are not suitable for drying bed linen. In addition, while things are drying, there is no opportunity to take a bath, since the dryer is located directly above it.
I have one, I rarely use it, mainly for drying things that I don’t wring out.
Floor-standing
When unfolded, the dryer takes up quite a lot of space (especially designs with additional modules), but it allows you to conveniently place a large number of things. When assembled, the thickness of the dryer does not exceed 10 cm, and it can easily be pushed between the bathtub and the washing machine. Pros: ease of use and durability; light weight; excellent capacity; the dryer can be placed in any convenient place; there is no need to install fasteners. There is only one downside to such dryers - they take up usable space, and for a small apartment this is a very pressing problem.
There is this one too, and it mainly stands between the wall and the closet, folded.
Wall mounted
Wall-mounted dryers are much more convenient to use. Pros: compact size, lightness and ease of use, low price, aesthetic appearance. Such an inertial block does not spoil the interior of the room, and allows you to quickly tighten clotheslines. Cons: small capacity, maximum load should not exceed 7-10 kg, depending on the model, it is necessary to drill the walls for installation.
Hanging on the ceiling
In design, ceiling dryers resemble wall-mounted ones, only their guides are attached to the ceiling. The height of the crossbars is adjustable; when hanging laundry, you can easily lower them to the desired level and then pull them up again. Moreover, each crossbar can move independently of the others, which makes operating the dryer even more convenient. Pros: hanging things do not take up useful space and almost do not interfere with the use of the bathroom, dryers are compact in size and aesthetically pleasing, the designs are easy to use. The disadvantage of such dryers is the complexity of installation. The fastenings must be as strong and reliable as possible, as well as the ceilings, so that the entire structure does not fall down under the weight of wet things.
Electric dryers
Electric dryers are no less in demand than conventional ones, even despite their high cost. They are indispensable if you need to quickly dry a jacket, warm sweater, blanket and other similar items that under normal conditions will take several days to dry. Electric models are also very diverse and can be floor-mounted, wall-mounted, or suspended. Most of them are equipped with thermostats, which allows you to select the optimal drying mode, depending on the type of laundry. There are also dryers with electronic timers, thanks to which you can regulate the duration of operation of the device. Such dryers consume very little electricity, operate almost silently, and can withstand loads of about 15 kg. Pros: fast and even drying, ease of use, when folded, the dryer takes up minimal space. Cons: high price, additional energy costs, need to comply with safety regulations.
Built-in dryers
I have many types, most often I use the wall one above the bathtub and the ceiling one on the balcony. I’m wondering what kind of dryers you have, are they comfortable?
I hope my selection was useful and these photos will give you new ideas. I will be glad to see your comments!
Your Mariana.
Mobile or portable dryers
The most popular option for a floor clothes dryer is a folding design that looks like an ironing board.
Also, quite often housewives choose dryers on wheels, which are easy to move from one room to another.
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Both models are made of metal, and they are particularly strong and durable, since they have a simplified design without rollers, brackets and other devices.
Portable dryers include a model resembling a book with special support bars. It is necessary to place such a dryer on the bathtub itself, focusing on the edges of the container.
Floor option
This design consists of a folding base with rods or stretched metal strings located horizontally, on which washed items are hung.
In operating condition, the dryer occupies quite a large space, especially if the design has additional sections, but this makes it possible to freely place a lot of laundry.
These models can withstand up to approximately 20 kilograms of wet things, the weight of the product itself is about four kilograms.
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When assembled, the dryer is no more than 10 centimeters thick, which allows it to fit between a washing machine and a bathtub.
In addition to standard dryers with a horizontal arrangement of clothes accessories, there are models with several tiers like whatnots; they also fold and are equipped with wheels for ease of movement.\
When unfolded, they require less space than the standard version and are great for drying small items.
Advantages of these products:
- long service life;
- ease of use;
- light weight;
- large capacity;
- can be placed anywhere;
- there is no need to install fasteners.
The disadvantage of such devices is that they take up quite a lot of space, which becomes a problem for housing with a small area.
Active type of bathroom dryer
This variety is presented in the form of a heated towel rail mounted on the wall and heated by power from the mains or from the heating system.
Installation of this design is not difficult; it also has a long service life, provided that the model is of high quality.
This applies to stationary dryers. Portable structures differ from stationary ones only in the way they are powered.
Before purchasing this or that model, you should familiarize yourself with photos of bathroom dryers in order to have a clear idea of which design to choose for yourself.
How to make stainless steel
For hanging and hanging ones, durable parts that come into contact with wet things will definitely be required. It is not always possible to get by with propylene or metal-plastic pipes, because... they greatly increase the dimensions of the structure and do not bend along a small radius. Stainless steel is expensive and difficult to work with. Aluminum and its alloys are also not cheap; Although they do not rust, they also corrode and stain laundry.
Use ordinary structural steel, round or strip, in the dryer, perhaps covering the part with a heat-shrinkable tube (HERE). TUTs are commonly used in electrical work to insulate connections; sold in electrical stores and iron bazaars. When heated above 110-140 degrees, THERE shrinks by no less than twice in lumen and by 3-15% in length; HERE from the best brands shrink to zero clearance, maintaining the original length.
To cover smooth parts, the diameter HERE is taken 30-35% larger than that of the part. The thickness of the coating will then be 0.8-1.2 mm. To tighten threaded rods M8-M16, the diameter HERE is taken twice as large as the diameter of the rod. Then the coating will be approx. thick. 1.5 mm and the thread will not cut through it. However, in this case it is better to take HERE with a clearance 25-30% larger than the diameter of the rod and cover it in 3-4 layers.
THERE are flexible and quite elastic; they are pulled onto blanks already curved in shape. At the ends, “tails” of 20-40 mm are left, which are cut off after shrinkage. HERE is easy to cut with a knife; to remove excess from a covered part, it is cut in a circle/perimeter, then cut lengthwise and removed. It won't be possible to pull it together - IT sits in place very tightly.
Shrinkage HERE on the part is carried out by turning it over a switched on gas stove (do not bring it close to the flame, HERE is made of plastic!), using a hair dryer set at 180-200 degrees or a burner - propane, gas-air, etc. If you warm it up HERE with a household hairdryer at full speed, it also shrinks, but then under load it gradually stretches back out, keep in mind!
DIY clothes dryer-hammock in the yard
There are many options for rope dryers designed for outdoor use. One of them is a hammock. The design is portable. If necessary, it can be taken into the house and hung from the ceiling.
To hang a hammock you need two supports, which can serve as tree trunks
Two wooden slats are prepared for the hammock. Drill holes at a distance of 10-15 cm and tighten pieces of cord of the same length. Secure the end of each rope by tying knots.
To hang it on a tree, tie a rope to each hammock strip to form a triangle.
