Many people are interested in the answer to the following question: is it allowed to put a microwave on a washing machine? After all, there is often not enough space in the kitchen to accommodate all the household appliances, which means its owners need to look for solutions that will help arrange all the items safely and correctly. A microwave is often installed on a washing machine, as they usually perfectly match each other in color and material. But is it worth doing this, and how safe is this “neighborhood” of household appliances?
All the pros and cons
First of all, it should be noted that the microwave oven can only be installed on standard washing units with front loading. For a device equipped vertical loading, of course, it’s not worth installing anything, since the technology will interfere with using the device.
Microwave ovens are usually quite heavy, but their weight depends on the type of model. Today, different microwave ovens are produced, weighing from 5 to 18 kilograms. Therefore, we can conclude that too large and heavy appliances have no place on washing machines.It will be much better if you put them on a tabletop or hang them using a special bracket.
Why is it better not to place heavy microwave ovens on a front-facing machine? The fact is that when the laundry is spun and the appliance is heavy, increased inertia occurs, as a result of which the oven will move to the edge of the appliance with each wash.
The second negative nuance for washing machine It is believed that a microwave oven emits microwaves during operation, which have a negative effect on the electronic unit of the washing machine. The opinion of experts is that radiation from the waves is not capable of harming the internal electrical parts of the washing machine, since it is reliably hidden from the external environment. However, in case of failures, the washing machine may still break down, so professionals do not recommend installing the device on top of the unit.
Also, experts do not recommend placing one device above another due to the fact that inside the microwave oven there is a magnetron, which is similar to a light bulb. And, as you know, frequent and strong vibrations reduce the service life of such lighting devices by several times, which similarly affects the condition of the microwave oven.
Most often, experts do not advise placing a microwave on a washing machine, since in the near future this may lead to the failure of one of the household appliances.It is better to use the top of the washing machine as a tabletop, since it is well protected from moisture.
What criteria must be considered when placing a microwave oven on a washing machine?
If, after much deliberation, you have decided to put a microwave on the washing machine, you must do it correctly. In theory, this could only take a couple of seconds, but in practice it doesn't look easy. What experts advise you to pay attention to first:
- The first thing you need to do is compare the sizes of a washing machine and a microwave oven. For a microwave device it should be several centimeters smaller. If you do not pay attention to this, the edges of the appliance will hang down, its legs will not fit on the top surface of the washer, and the stove will wobble - in this case, it will quickly become unusable due to the strong vibration of the machine during the spin cycle. Only small microwaves are allowed to be placed on narrow washing machines, as they are more susceptible to vibration.
- To reduce vibration, you can place a thin rubber mat under the microwave oven or put rubber feet on the oven. In this case, it will have less shaking during the spin cycle. Stores sell special rubber tips that can be placed on the legs of the stove. This way it will jump less during vibration, which will also become much quieter.
- It is important not to forget about the power source, since microwaves have a short cord. That is why the outlet should be close to the equipment. It should be noted that the washing machine must be connected to a separate electrical outlet that is grounded. The use of an extension cord is prohibited.
- And once again you need to take into account the weight of the stove - it should not exceed 15 kilograms.Otherwise, this will quickly damage the washing machine and will also prevent it from doing its job efficiently.
What other things can be placed on the washing machine?
Since the height of the washing machine is relatively small, there is still quite a lot of free space above it, which you definitely want to occupy with something, especially in a small room. That is why many people are starting to install various kitchen units on this unit.
In addition to the microwave oven, you can also place other household appliances on the washing machine. For example, electric kettles, toasters, multicookers, and so on. The main thing is that their weight should not be more than 15 kilograms. Professionals also advise installing kitchen accessories on the washing machine, but it is important to keep in mind that they can get damaged due to strong shaking. Therefore, it is better not to clutter the device and put a minimum of accessories on it that will support the design of the room.
Experts say that the washing machine should be the last place to install a microwave oven. This is the only way to preserve the integrity of both devices, as well as extend their service life.
