Dry clothes in every home: ceiling dryer for clothes on the balcony

No family can imagine life without such periodic activities as washing clothes. And regardless of what it is made with: an old "baby" washing machine or a modern automatic machine, squeezing things out almost completely - you cannot do without drying. And the best place for this was and remains balcony... In addition, if it is glazed, it can be dried on it even in winter, when it warms up quite well on sunny days. But first, you need to think about such a design as a clothes dryer on the balcony (it will be ceiling, wall or floor - it does not matter). Today we will talk about it.

Dryers for clothes on the balcony are very helpful when washing

What types of tumble dryers are there

Nowadays, there are quite a few different "ingenious" dryers that promise to save space and time when hanging. But most of these devices are not well thought out. An example is the Liana clothes dryer, which does not tolerate the cold (and balconies are rarely heated), sags under the weight of wet linen, and as a result often does not last even three years. And the problem here is not that Liana is not suitable for drying clothes. Rather, it is the desire of the manufacturer to save money on the consumer by using less durable metals and accessories.But, in fairness, it should be noted that such models of some manufacturers are quite high quality and quite popular among the population. This means that if a home craftsman decided to install just such, then it is worth very carefully studying the market in this segment.

Such devices can also be mounted on the wall.

It is worth considering what type of location dryers are. The main ones are:

Of course, not all of the know-how in this area can be tailored to a specific look. If we turn to the mentioned option, then the Liana clothes dryer is ceiling-wall. A kind of hybrid created on the basis of two types.

Ceiling structures and their features

Ceiling tumble dryers are very common. Their main advantage is that they do not interfere with the movement of people on the balcony itself and, at the same time, are quite convenient to use. Many people complain that they are very inconvenient to install - because for this you have to drill concrete ceiling (visor), but this shortcoming is not critical. Any home craftsman who knows how to hold a puncher in his hands can easily cope with this.

But, nevertheless, the ceiling version is more popular and convenient.

The most practical are overhead tumble dryers with a spring lifting mechanism. As required, the structure, which consists of two transverse and several longitudinal tubes (on which the linen is hung), is lowered to a height convenient for hanging and fixed. After drying, the retainer is removed, and it easily rises up, without interfering with households doing various things on the balcony.

Floor standing tumble dryer - pros and cons

This is an option for those who do not want to mess with installing a dryer. But it should be understood that there is no place on small-sized balconies of this design. After all, if you expand it, then it will be almost impossible to move around the loggia. But, despite this, it also has a number of indisputable advantages over other species. Firstly, such a structure is mobile, which means, if necessary, it can be moved to any corner. loggias (if there is space), and secondly, it makes it possible to install inside the apartment in the winter.

Modern models are quite durable and can hold up to 20 kg of laundry. For comparison, one download in washing machine is 3-8 kg. It can be folded up and retracted as needed. cupboard or under the bed, which can also be considered an advantage.

But the floor ones will take up too much space on a small balcony, limiting movement

Wall-mounted clothes dryer on the balcony: what is it

This type can be called the most practical and popular among the rest. They are quite simple to install, withstand heavy loads and are the most durable. They can be divided into fixed, inertial and sliding-cantilever. Let's dwell on each of them.

Some wall dryers are quite compact when folded.

The simplest fixed dryers

Fixed structures are the simplest. Usually they are attached to two opposite walls and are ropes stretched between the bearing slats. They can be made mobile or motionless. Such clotheslines are most common on balconies. If necessary, the ropes can be changed or tightened. Periodic maintenance is reduced to a simple wiping of the cords with a damp cloth.

Inertial structures

Inertial is a kind of similarity to the previous version with minor differences. On one of the walls there is a bar with hooks.On the opposite side, a mechanism is installed where the cords are wound on spring drums. If it is necessary to use the device, the cord with a ring at the end is pulled out and caught on the hook. After the ring is unhooked and the rope, under the action of a spring mechanism, is wound back onto the drum. The advantage of such ropes on the balcony for drying clothes is that you can use all the ropes, or one at a time.

Inertial models are considered quite reliable

Extendable cantilever clothes rack on the balcony

Sliding wall-mounted tumble dryers are also compact when folded. If necessary, they simply move 50-60 cm away from the wall. But they have one significant drawback - their cost is quite high. They are also called balcony ceiling linen hangers.

Outdoor structures: how they might look

These are called street clothes dryers. They are pretty practical. After all, if there is no washing machine in the house, which practically squeezes things dry, then with the internal arrangement of the structure, all the water flowing down from the insufficiently squeezed clothes will end up on the floor. And this, you see, is not very pleasant. In this case, the most convenient option would be with an external dryer, which consists of two slats or steel tubes installed along the edges of the balcony perpendicular to the railing and directed outward. Ropes are stretched between them, which can be either fixed or on rings with the ability to move.

Such an external structure is suitable only for a private house.

Pros and cons of using ceiling structures

The undoubted positive quality of such structures is the ease of use. They are clearly ahead of the floor options in this parameter. And when hanging things on outdoor dryers, there is a risk of dropping the washed clothes down. But their disadvantages cannot be circumvented. This is mainly due to imperfect designs and the manufacturer's desire to get maximum profit. Hence the difficulty of choosing a really high-quality item. It is also not very convenient that with a weak spin, the remaining water flows directly onto the floor. It remains to either substitute the pots, or wipe it if there is a tile on the floor or linoleum.

The most reliable of the ceiling - a mechanical lift

Separation of views by design features

Dryers for clothes on the balcony can also be divided according to design features. They may be:

Their designs are different, which means it is worth telling a little about each.

Liana laces, coupled with external wiring, do not look very aesthetically pleasing

Elevator traverses

These dryers are ceiling mounted. Usually they have a spring or rope lifting mechanism. Judging by the reviews on the network, the most reliable and easy to install is the spring one, but many people prefer ropes. So advising here is a thankless task. Which tumble dryer is better is up to everyone to decide.

A device for drying clothes on the balcony "Liana"

We have already mentioned it, but it is worth dwelling in more detail on the selection criteria. Users claim that it is necessary to purchase such a structure in length much shorter than the balcony itself. Also, during installation, it is worth taking care of an assistant, one cannot master this work - it is quite problematic. Sometimes even experts puzzle over this ingenious invention of mankind.In order not to be unfounded, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with one of such reviews about the clothes dryer on the balcony "Liana".

This can happen with the balcony dryer "Liana"

The simplest option is clotheslines

As they say, all ingenious is simple. So it is here. The option is quite convenient, does not require complex installation, and is elementary in maintenance. It is for this reason that it is the most common.

Electric ceiling dryers - what is it

Quite a convenient device that allows drying clothes on the balcony at any time of the year. It looks like an ordinary one, but at the same time a heater is installed on top, which carries out the whole process. The big plus is that things dry out very quickly on it. The disadvantage is the need to connect the power supply and the high cost. However, the owners are ready to turn a blind eye to this. After all, the convenience of using such a device covers these disadvantages.

Electric ceiling dryer with heating and control panel is very convenient

Polymer mesh constructions

Quite a simple option. It consists of several levels of the grid on which things are laid out. Such a structure is suspended on the ceiling, while the higher it is, the faster the laundry will dry out due to the rising warm air. The design is convenient and does not take up much space both in the suspended and folded state.

Some recommendations for choosing such designs

The main parameter is the simplicity and strength of the structure. After all, everyone knows that the simpler the device, the more reliable it is, and its repair is much easier in the event of a breakdown. Folding wall-mounted clothes dryers should have a rigid frame and good connections in moving places. It is the hinges that are the weakest link in such products.

Separately, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the most successful option would be stainless steel products. Although they are more expensive, their service life is longer, and they will not stain the linen. There is no question of plastic at all. This material is the most fragile and does not tolerate both temperature extremes and sunlight.

It is very easy to mount such structures.

Making a dryer with your own hands - is it possible

It is quite possible to make simple dryers with your own hands. Of course, it all depends on the imagination of the home master, but for beginners, complex options are useless. An example is a suspended ceiling structure.

The first step is to drill 4 holes in the ceiling along the opposite walls - 2 on one side, and 2 on the other. What distance to retreat is up to the master, because he chooses the length of the clothes dryer. Further on the floor, a structure of two bars is assembled, the length is greater than the distance between the paired holes. Several long slats or stainless steel tubes are attached between the bars, which is preferable. It should look like a cell wall.After the work done, it remains to fix the anchor bolts in the holes and, using cables, hang the resulting structure from the ceiling at the required height.

Quite a simple DIY design

Installation of a ceiling dryer - step by step instructions with photo examples

In order to make it easier to understand how to fix the ceiling dryer, we invite the dear reader to study our photo instructions.

Photo example	Actions performed
	First of all, we drill the lining and drill into the ceiling, using the factory roller platforms, as a template ...
	… Then we put the platform back in place and fasten it with plastic plugs on the screws. In our case, there is a distance between the lining and the concrete ceiling, and therefore the screws are quite long.
	We repeat the same action at the opposite wall. It is impossible to fasten it to the lining - the weight of wet linen is large enough, and it simply will not withstand.
	Having installed a comb that holds the tubes in the right place, we start assembling the entire dryer in stages, according to the instructions attached to it.
	We also pass all the cords through the upper roller platforms. With the help of them, the tubes on which the linen is hung will be lowered and raised.
	Hanging items will lower the tubes to a comfortable height, and the bottom caps will prevent them from falling to the floor.
	When the dryer is not in use, all the tubes are lifted up and secured by the top plastic caps.

The installation itself is not difficult. It is much more problematic to correctly assemble the structure of the dryer. Here it is worth strictly following the instructions contained in the technical passport of the product.

If you still have any questions about the installation, we suggest watching a video on how to hang a ceiling dryer for clothes:

Rating of manufacturers of similar products in the Russian market

Of course, it is quite easy to get lost in the huge number of manufacturers that represent dryers on the Russian market. We will try to help you in choosing by making a rating of the best of them.

Photo	Make and model	Load, kg	Length, m	Weight, kg
	Liana 2m L20	13	10	2,5
	Gimi Lift 240	15	14,4	6,2
	Perilla SP1505	10	1,5	2,1
	Lift 160	15	9,5	3

But still, the usual review, without cost, is of little interest, and therefore we suggest finding out the average cost of such products.

The most famous in the line of ceiling dryers for clothes on the balcony - Liana 2m L20

Where to buy a ceiling dryer for the balcony: prices and catalogs

To buy a ceiling dryer for clothes will be most profitable through online stores. However, it should be understood that not every online seller is bona fide.

Let's try to collect several models with different prices, not forgetting about some of the characteristics - after all, when choosing, they are very important. We will also include automated dryers in our review.

The easiest option for an outdoor tumble dryer

Photo	Make and model	Manufacturer country	Length, cm	A type	price, rub.
	Gimi Lift 160	Italy	160	Ceiling	1500
	Wellex CH1190	South Korea	180	Ceiling	11000
	Liana 150	Russia	150	Ceiling	1200
	Wellex CH1180	South Korea	180	Ceiling	10000
	Alcona ASB-602	China	125-205	Automated	13000
	Alcona SEA-DYJ-XF4S	China	820	Automated	21000

This is how prices are distributed between producers. Of course, it is not possible to cover many brands and their models, so as not to burden the respected reader with information that he himself can easily find on the Internet, but a general idea of ​​the cost of such dryers can be made. In general, the cheapest can be found on the network and at a price of 600 rubles. But where is the guarantee that they will be of high quality?

Nice DIY construction - simple and tasteful

Summarizing

The statement that a clothes dryer on the balcony is necessary is beyond doubt.After all, if you imagine that in the apartment in the kitchen there are stretched ropes on which clothes are dried, you can shudder. Excessive dampness and the inability to move normally are only a small part of what such drying threatens.

The main thing is not to forget that purchasing such devices, like other purchases, requires a careful and balanced approach. The easiest way is to buy the first one that comes across, but where is the guarantee that such a product will not break in a day, a week or a month. And in this case, it will be a pity not only for the money spent, but also for the effort invested in installing such a dryer on the balcony. So, it is better to spend a day or two on the choice and enjoy the purchase for a long time.

And you can do that. Clothes will wrinkle less during drying

We hope that the information presented by us today was useful to the dear reader. We will be happy to answer all the questions in the discussion to the article, if they arose as you read. Be careful.

And finally, by tradition, a short video on the topic.

Video: replacing the cord on a ceiling dryer

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