Wall-mounted clothes dryers on the balcony: varieties, selection and installation

Drying clothes in apartments, and especially in small ones, often becomes a real challenge for the inhabitants of the living space. Special wall dryers help to solve this problem with maximum comfort. In their varieties, as well as the pros and cons, we will understand today.

The wall-mounted clothes dryer on the balcony is one of the earliest and simplest designs of this type. Our grandparents also hammered nails into the wall and pulled an ordinary rope over them - that is, they made such a dryer on their own. The main advantages of a wall-mounted clothes dryer are:

• simplicity and ease of installation;
• ease of use;
• several types of construction models;
• durability use;
• low cost;
• dryers are made from a variety of materials.

Such products also have disadvantages.

• Inexpensive structures made of plastic and aluminum often deform or even break down when a large number of heavy things are hung on them at once.
• The appearance of such a structure, hung with things, significantly spoils the aesthetic appearance of the balcony.
• Some models of such products are stationary. This means that they constantly occupy a certain part of the balcony.
• For most wall dryers, their height and position can be adjusted only at the time of direct installation.

Here, do not forget that street balcony dryers, that is, models that are mounted from the outside of the balcony, have another drawback. If things are not removed from them in time, they can get dirty or get wet from precipitation. Therefore, things on such structures must be closely monitored.

Linen balcony dryers have several varieties. They all differ from each other in their appearance and in the way they are installed and mounted on the walls.

• Stationary construction. The simplest type is hooks with ropes stretched between them. Most often, such dryers are installed under the ceiling - so they take up less space and are more convenient to use.

• Foldable dryer - this is a device with spools on which the ropes themselves are wound. Consists of two parts - the drum is mounted on the strongest wall, and the coil is attached to the opposite one. After finishing drying the laundry, the spools are removed from the wall and closely shifted with the drum. This design option is optimal for small balconies, since it is almost invisible when assembled.

• Sliding model It is mounted on one wall in the form of an arc, with both ends attached to a solid wall. Consists of flexible strips, which, in turn, are made of plastic, metal or aluminum. It has an unusual appearance and compact size, which allows, with proper imagination, to turn the structure into a highlight of the entire balcony.

• Retractable dryer. Modern and cute model. It is attached to the wall of the balcony only on one side, while the other remains movable. When hanging the laundry, it is simply lowered down, creating a horizontal dryer, and after the end of the process, the dryer is raised again and leaned against the wall.

In addition, there are 2 more types of clothes dryers, according to the type of their placement.

• Internal, that is, those that are attached to the inner walls of the balcony.
• Outdoor models, that is, those that are attached directly to the balcony wall. Here the dryer is already on the street.

Today, such balcony structures for drying linen are made from various raw materials.

• Plastic is the most inexpensive material. Plastic dryers are ergonomic, available in various colors and inexpensive. True, with too frequent and intensive use, they can lose their shape, as well as fade.

• Aluminum. Cheap and simplest balcony dryers are made from this material. True, in recent years, the popularity of such designs has significantly decreased. Excess moisture oxidizes aluminum, which is why dirty stains are often left on the clean linen hung later.

• Steel models, contrary to popular belief, are far from the most durable and reliable structures. Their surface cracks over time, holes appear on it, which negatively affects the things that are hung.

• Stainless steel - the optimal material for the manufacture of wall balcony hangers. Such products have increased strength, their surface does not crack, even after many years they do not oxidize, do not bend or deform even under the heavy weight of wet clothes. The only drawback of such structures is their rather high price.

There are a large number of balcony dryers for clothes from different brands on the market today. Having made the decision to become the owner of one such design, it is best to pay attention to the products of the following manufacturers.

• Chinese dryer Rosenberg RPS-395007 is a sales leader. It has small dimensions and is capable of replacing 5 meters of an ordinary rope at once. It is this design that will be the best choice for a small balcony. Average service life is approximately 5-7 years. The owners of such a product note that it is best to use this dryer for drying small items and weighing no more than 3 kg.

• "Ginger cat" WCD-20 - another Chinese model with a drum mount type. The strings are dense, strong, reliable. The structure itself does not oxidize or crack, which allows you not to worry about the appearance of the washed things. All accessories required to mount the product on the wall are included in the kit, and the installation process is simple and quick. In general, this is one of the simplest, budgetary and durable models of balcony wall dryers.

• Domestic model "ZMI BRIZ-120" Is the best value for money. Convenient and simple fastening, long-term and safe use and affordable price - these are the parameters that best describe and characterize this product. The maximum load weight is 10 kg, which is proof of the robustness of the structure.

• Leifheit Telegant Plus 100 Is a German-made balcony wall dryer. It is characterized by the strength of the structure, ease of fastening, safety and durability of use. The maximum weight that the product can support is 5 kg dry laundry. Another feature of this model lies in the fact that it can be used in everyday life and as a towel holder.

A wall dryer for a loggia should be not only easy to use, but also safe. And for this, you must first of all choose the right one.

• The dimensions of the dryer should be such as not to clutter up the balcony, but at the same time to be able to hang one full wash. It is the area of ​​the loggia or balcony itself that is the main criterion for determining the dimensions of the structure.
• The larger the family, the greater the weight and volume of the laundry must be hung on the dryer. The number of strings or pipes in the device depends on these parameters.
• Buying a dryer for many years of use is not worth saving. It is best to spend 1 time and buy a high-quality stainless steel model than buying a new one every year.
• It is necessary to purchase models from trusted manufacturers, in particular those described above.

Without exception, all balcony drying systems are implemented with detailed installation instructions. Depending on the model chosen, the installation process itself may differ significantly. But in any case it is necessary:

• choose the strongest and most reliable walls;
• make sure that the width of the space between the walls matches the width of the dryer itself;
• you need to use only the brackets supplied in the kit, or purchase those that the manufacturer advises;
• professionals recommend choosing brackets that can support more weight than the selected dryer model is designed for.

Most often from the owner of a wall dryer it is necessary to properly screw the brackets to the wall, fix the dryer itself with additional accessories and simply hang the washed laundry on it... Wall-mounted balcony dryer is a profitable and necessary purchase for every apartment. And a model purchased in accordance with all the above recommendations will not only last a long time, but also will not clutter up the balcony.

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