Integrated washing machines

[XanderHarris]

Are these straight forward to fit or awkward. I'm ok with the plumbing part. Just the door etc I'm more then capable of fitting kitchen units are doors to these but do the doors usually marry up ok on the kitchen units

 

[Deluks]

Can be a bit fiddly, I don't see the point in hiding a washing machine, hiding it from guests? is having clean clothes considered shameful?

 

[XanderHarris]

Imagine depends if the recess in the door that's fitted for the hinges lines up with the place for the new hinges in washing machine

 

[Madrab]

The hinges etc are usually set up for standard doors and spacing/depths with some wiggle room. The trouble starts when fitting to a bespoke or altered/non standard set of units

 

[ericmark]

When I have bought washing machines, it has always been in a hurry, as last one has failed, so being able to change them in a hurry makes sense.

I looked at integrated models

and not really integrated, you just have a deeper work top, Product Dimensions (HxWxD) (mm) - 825 x 600 x 540 and non built in Product Dimensions (HxWxD) (mm) - 845 x 595 x 550 (depth excludes knobs and door) very little difference in physical size, my washing machine is not flush with rest of items, it sticks out just a small amount, you need space behind for waste etc. So every cupboard needs to stick out more to be flush with washing machine, and you need a deeper work top or something to fill the space, yes dado trunking for sockets can gain a little space

but I realise space is at a premium in many homes, and to put washing machine in a utility room is not always an option, food and washing don't really mix, but needs must. However, if short of room so washing machine in kitchen, then why take up room with double doors?

 

[XanderHarris]

The hinges etc are usually set up for standard doors and spacing/depths with some wiggle room. The trouble starts when fitting to a bespoke or altered/non standard set of units

Thanks so the door should swap easily enough without having to drill spaces for new hinges

 

[opps]

Thanks so the door should swap easily enough without having to drill spaces for new hinges

Last year, I had to remove a customer's faulty Bosch integrated washing machine. She was selling the house and went for a cheapo Beko machine.

The top hinge hole was ok, the lower one, I had to fill it with white two pack filler and then use a 35mm cutter to make a hole about 20-25mm higher.

In my, limited experience, the hinges do not allow for up and down movement, only left and right. Up down/back and front is manipulated by adjusting the feet of the appliance.

Oh, and the build quality of the fitting plates on the Beko was so poor that I had use an impact driver because the welded plate was off center.

 

[denso13]

Thanks so the door should swap easily enough without having to drill spaces for new hinges

Some do, some need new hinge holes in the door.

 

[XanderHarris]

Thanks and how do you cut these

Some do, some need new hinge holes in the door.

 

[Madrab]

You would use a 35mm Forstner drill bit with depth stop, you can get kits/jigs online easily enough.

 

[XanderHarris]

Thanks, it's a dishwasher actually are these any different with regards to the door

 

[denso13]

Thanks, it's a dishwasher actually are these any different with regards to the door

Yes, no hinge holes required.

 

[XanderHarris]

So easier? The door just attaches to the dishwasher with screws into the back of it

 

[denso13]

So easier?

Yes.

The door just attaches to the dishwasher with screws into the back of it

There are different methods for different manufacturers. Just check the instructions.

 

[flameport]

The door just attaches to the dishwasher with screws into the back of it

In theory.

In reality, you only get one chance to get the door aligned to the machine properly as there is no adjustment at all.
Then there is the added difficulty where the springs in the dishwasher door are overpowered without the decorative door front installed, so it will slam shut on it's own and trap fingers very easily.
Integrated dishwashers often require the plinth below to be modified or cut so that the door has space to actually open. That cut edge will need to be sealed, and if it's a laminate or similar worktop, the underside of that at the front also needs sealing, usually with foil tape.