Why you should not hang a heated towel rail over the washing machine

Today, many people prefer to mount towel warmers in the bathroom, and for this they consider the place above the washing machine to be optimal. Qualified specialists strongly do not recommend doing this, this is due to the fact that electrical equipment of this type cannot be placed above the equipment.

In this matter, it is worth relying primarily on the SNIP, it indicates where it is recommended to install the coil. Hot water models are covered there. It is important that the height from the floor is 120 centimeters, a certain distance from the machine and other plumbing should also be retreated.

You should not mount a coil directly above the equipment, at least 30 centimeters should be retreated from it, and preferably half a meter, otherwise the coil will come into contact with the machine and heat it. All this will entail the failure of equipment.

It is worth saying that this also applies to electric models of heated towel rails, they also should not be close to the washing machine. Especially when it comes to frontal type technology, when you open the lid will come into contact with a hot coil.

Often the coil is mounted in close proximity to the hot water riser, and next to the riser do not have the equipment, you need to indent at least 30 centimeters, and if the room allows, then more.

Fundamental rules

As already mentioned, the rules state that you cannot place a coil directly above the washing machine.

1. From the riser of hot water, you need to retreat from 30 centimeters to half a meter.
2. From the floor not less than 1 meter 20 centimeters.
3. At least half a meter should be indented from the ceiling.
4. Between the coil and the wall, the distance should be from 20 to 35 centimeters.

Even if we are talking about an electric model and the space in the bathroom is disastrously small, it is worthwhile to step as far from the machine as possible.

If we talk about installation, then this process is not so complicated, that is, any serious skills and knowledge are not required. But still, if there is no self-confidence, it is best to contact a specialist who is familiar with this procedure, knows all the subtleties and nuances. In this case, you can be sure that everything will be performed as efficiently and efficiently as possible, no alterations and waste of time will be required.