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Where is washing machine found in the house?
Most recently, washers and dryers are found both inside the house (kitchen or elsewhere) or in the garage. I personally prefer them to be inside of the house, but some folks seem to prefer them to be in the garage.
Why is the washing machine in the kitchen in the UK?
In many parts of the US and Europe washing machines are placed in the bathroom or separate utility rooms but in most British homes they are generally found in the kitchen. This is due to the fact most bathrooms could not fit a washing machine and there are no electrical sockets in the bathroom in the UK.
Is it common to have washing machine in the kitchen?
Not everyone has the washing machine in the kitchen. In the past older houses had a Scullery, and modern ones might have a Utility room[1] in which washers and driers and freezers go. But a lot of homes don’t have these additional spaces and the kitchen becomes the only suitable place to put it.
Where are washing machines kept?
As the chart shows, a resounding 69\% of people keep their washing machine in their kitchen, with 24\% of people having the space for their washing machine in a laundry or utility room. Only 1.3\% of our mini-pollers keep their washing machine in the bathroom as suggested by Allsopp.
When were washing machines common?
The washer evolved and by the 1950s, it was pretty standard in American middle-class homes.
What are the internal parts of washing machine?
But get to know your washer with some common parts you can find in your machine.
- Water pump. This circulates the water through the machine, rotating in two directions.
- Water inlet control valve.
- Drum.
- Agitator or paddles.
- Washing machine motor.
- Drain pipe.
- Printed circuit board (PCB).
- Timer.
Can you have a washing machine in the bathroom UK?
In the UK, due to strict building regulations, plug sockets can’t be fitted in the bathroom unless they are at least three metres from the bath or shower. Lauren Clark, AO.com’s large appliance trading director, says: ‘To squeeze more storage space into kitchens, it’s possible to put a washing machine in a bathroom.
Where are washing machines kept in the UK?
In many parts of Europe, washing machines are kept in the bathroom (or the utility room, if homes have one). In the UK, the majority of properties have their washing machine built into the kitchen, partly because we don’t commonly have electrical sockets in bathrooms.
Where do you put a washing machine in a small house?
10 Ingenious Spots to Place the Washing Machine
- Under the washbasin counter. The bathroom is the obvious choice for the washing machine – the plumbing and electrical points are already in place.
- In the shower stall.
- Under the kitchen counter.
- In the pantry.
- Under an island.
- On the landing.
- Under the staircase.
- In a wardrobe.
When did washing machines become common in UK?
In the UK and in most of Europe, electric washing machines did not become popular until the 1950s. This was largely because of the economic impact of World War II on the consumer market, which did not properly recover until the late 1950s.
When did washer and dryers become common?
1983 – Timers allowed consumers to set the usage times on their dryers. People could schedule their machines to take advantage of lower energy costs or more convenient operating times. 1990s – Energy efficient clothes washers and dryers became popular.