We have a utility room on the upper floor of our two-story house intended for a washing machine, dryer, drying rack, ironing, and, if possible, some cabinets (e.g., for towels, bed linens, and general storage). The floor will be tiled, but the walls are not planned to have tiles.
Right next to it is the bathroom with an extra-large steel bathtub and an extra-large ceramic washbasin, as well as a walk-in shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads (compared to sanitary acrylic and mineral casting materials, steel and ceramic are much more resistant to chemicals; a handheld shower in a tiled shower is also practical, hence these specific mentions).
That covers the upper floor, now to the ground floor. There is also a utility room here with tiled floors but no laundry-related appliances, plus a washbasin and a shower with a handheld showerhead, also tiled.
Now the question: Should we consider installing a washbasin in the upper floor utility room (laundry room)? Or is the adjacent bathroom sufficient when running water is really needed, or the bathroom on the ground floor? My wife said, when asked, that we don’t need one. She rarely hand-washes anything, and in emergencies, one of the bathrooms could be used.
We might be lacking experience here: Will children eventually get their clothes so dirty that the washing machine isn’t suitable for cleaning them, or is that a pointless concern? What would a washbasin in the laundry room be used for, or is it unnecessary at all?
Right next to it is the bathroom with an extra-large steel bathtub and an extra-large ceramic washbasin, as well as a walk-in shower with both overhead and handheld showerheads (compared to sanitary acrylic and mineral casting materials, steel and ceramic are much more resistant to chemicals; a handheld shower in a tiled shower is also practical, hence these specific mentions).
That covers the upper floor, now to the ground floor. There is also a utility room here with tiled floors but no laundry-related appliances, plus a washbasin and a shower with a handheld showerhead, also tiled.
Now the question: Should we consider installing a washbasin in the upper floor utility room (laundry room)? Or is the adjacent bathroom sufficient when running water is really needed, or the bathroom on the ground floor? My wife said, when asked, that we don’t need one. She rarely hand-washes anything, and in emergencies, one of the bathrooms could be used.
We might be lacking experience here: Will children eventually get their clothes so dirty that the washing machine isn’t suitable for cleaning them, or is that a pointless concern? What would a washbasin in the laundry room be used for, or is it unnecessary at all?
Usually, the dryer and washing machine are placed side by side, and there is already a drain for the washing machine. If you buy a condenser dryer nowadays, it often also comes with a drain hose (not only the expensive models), which can be easily connected to the washing machine’s drain. So, in my opinion, there is no need for a utility sink in the laundry room of the original poster.
We have a similar room layout and decided to leave out the sink due to the size of the room. The only situation where we would need a sink so far is for pouring out water, as our condenser dryer does not yet have a hose. In terms of volume, I would say the container needs to be emptied after every three drying cycles, so about once a week. If 10 trips per week seem too many, then a sink will need to be installed. I should add that we still do the mowing, vacuuming, and ventilating ourselves.
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Bieber081527 Oct 2017 09:25ypg schrieb:
I definitely would not dispose of lint in the wastewater system. That was not my intention either, but there might be a need to rinse or wash something (a sieve, a component, whatever). However, this does not necessarily require a dedicated basin permanently installed next to the washing machine. It can also be done in an adjacent room or in a bucket.
A very brief search showed that even heat pump dryers with a fixed wastewater connection still have a container that must be emptied manually (I am not aware of how often). So, I would probably provide a utility sink after all.
Musketier schrieb:
I have to add, we still mow the lawn, vacuum, and ventilate ourselves.Oh wow. How anti-progressive. Can you still operate a light switch without an iPhone?Bieber0815 schrieb:
A very quick search showed that heat pump dryers with a fixed connection to the wastewater system still have a container that needs to be emptied manually (I don’t know how often). So I would probably still plan for a utility sink.Well, such devices may exist. But there are definitely (many) models that have a drain hose for the condensate, which makes emptying the condensate collection container unnecessary. For those devices that don’t have a built-in drain hose, there are often accessory parts available that can be retrofitted for a few euros.DIY enthusiasts probably use an aquarium hose, some cable ties, and duct tape to set this up themselves.
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