Author Topic: Washing Machine in Bathroom - but UK? (Read 2043 times)

Scunner · « **on:** March 09, 2011, 21:53:52 PM »

One thing we liked in Turkey was not having the washing machine in the kitchen, and we would like to do something similar here - i.e. put it in the bathroom. Are there any electricians out there who know if that is allowed? I was thinking to have it fixed wired (not socket). That's only because I assume the rules will be strict, I'd actually be happy to have it plumbed in and when in use run an extension lead from the landing

I know regulations used to be strict on electricals in bathrooms but would welcome any advice from people who know the rules.

bewva · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2011, 23:03:59 PM »

The rules used to be no portable appliance in the bathroom, as a washing machine is not portable then I think you would be ok.

Only run it off an extension lead if the person operating the machine is not significant in your life.

The idea of a washing machine in the bathroom is a brilliant idea, not sure how noisy it will be on a hollow wooden floor though.

kenkay · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2011, 23:26:06 PM »

Washing machines operating from a plug socket in a bathroom are commonplace throughout southern Europe. However I do think Bewva has a point about wooden floors. Most I have seen have been on programs like "A Place In The Sun" and have been on solid floors.

loz · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2011, 23:41:40 PM »

Why not the bathroom, you have shavers, hair dryers and hand dryers, why not a washing machine. The only thing a friend pointed out to us when we enquired about putting a washing machine in our bathroom the life of the washing machine due to steam and condensation. Open a window?[?]

Rindaloo · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2011, 00:01:12 AM »

quote:
Originally posted by loz

Why not the bathroom, you have shavers, hair dryers and hand dryers, why not a washing machine. The only thing a friend pointed out to us when we enquired about putting a washing machine in our bathroom the life of the washing machine due to steam and condensation. Open a window?[?]

Polish it with car wax??

tinkerman · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2011, 06:56:42 AM »

...and take it for a spin

BlackAdder · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2011, 17:38:20 PM »

I'd suggest a call to the local council building control and ask them.
Mine is in the garage.

Scunner · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2011, 18:06:50 PM »

That's a strange place to have a local council building control.

marina · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2011, 18:28:13 PM »

quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

That's a strange place to have a local council building control.

bewva · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2011, 19:05:00 PM »

quote:
Originally posted by Scunner

That's a strange place to have a local council building control.

I bet there was no issue with planning permission though.

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