Is it necessary to do the balcony washing machine waterproofing?

The washing machine should be fully waterproof.

According to the national standard of GB-2008 "Special Requirements for Safe Washing Machines for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances", the waterproof level of the washing machine should be at least IPX4, and every washing machine should have this symbol, which means that the waterproof grade of the washing machine is splash-proof, that is to say, the washing machine should be drenched for 5 minutes when the lid is open, and the electrical insulation should not be damaged.

In addition, the washing machine should also be subjected to an overflow test, which means that the electrical insulation should not be damaged after 15 minutes of overflow.

Waterproof does not mean that it is well sealed, the concept of waterproof washing machine is not allowed to destroy the electrical insulation, and whether it is waterproof or not cannot be judged by whether there is a gap.

Generally, it's not necessary, the washing machine outlet pipe is generally plugged directly into the sewer, of course, if you don't worry, it doesn't hurt to do it.

1. The washing machine used on the living balcony does not need to be fully waterproofed, but we must pay attention to the discharge of sewage and the waterproofing of the sewer.

2. Precautions for placing washing machines on the balcony:

1. The water and electricity used in the washing machine must be set up reasonably and reliably.

2. Pay attention to the drainage problem of the balcony, and the key parts, such as the balcony drainage is floor drain drainage, it is necessary to pay attention to the anti-water.

3. It is best to close the balcony and set up curtains to prevent the washing machine from being exposed to the sun.

4. In the northern region, it is necessary to pay attention to the anti-freezing of the water pipes in the balcony part in winter. If the construction has been completed and there is freezing, then only the surface of the water pipe can be increased to keep warm, and then it can only be screwed to the end of the faucet at night, so that it is a small long running water to prevent freezing.

5. The drain of the balcony washing machine should ensure that it meets the needs of the washing machine when draining.

I asked if I could do it again after the tiles were paved.

The washing machine is placed on the balcony, and generally speaking, as long as you do not reverse the drainage, there will be no water leakage problem.

It is best to do waterproofing work, although the drainage is directly connected to the sewer, but in order to prevent the water from overflowing or the drainage is not in place, resulting in water leakage.

Washing machine drain installation:

1. Put the washing machine down.

2. You can see the head of the drain pipe.

3. There are screw fastening and spring clamp fastening.

4. Loosen the screws or pinch the spring clip.

5. You can unplug the tube and replace it with a new one.