Choosing wall-mounted clothes dryers on the balcony

City dwellers of apartment buildings often have to wash their linen and clothes at home, refusing to use laundry services. Today we choose designs of wall-mounted clothes dryers for the balcony, which will not take up much space and will allow you to place a large amount of washed linen even on a small area of ​​the balcony or loggia.

The wall-mounted clothes dryer on the balcony is an indispensable device for a city apartment with an ergonomic design. It allows you to compactly place various types of things in a small area:

• kitchen and ordinary towels;
• underwear;
• socks;
• shirts;
• pants;
• sheets;
• pillowcases;
• duvet covers;
• blankets;
• bedspreads;
• raincoats;
• jackets;
• baby clothes.

Such drying systems are usually divided according to the location into external and internal. Until recently, in cities one could see balconies with external structures on which washed clothes were dried.

That's why for hanging the washed linen today, the townspeople for the most part use internal systems, which are distinguished by an attractive appearance, small size and structural diversity.

Manufacturers offer various types of such balcony designs for drying clothes of various sizes:

• with a clothesline;

• metal beams;

• wall-mounted;

• retractable;

• portable;

• ceiling;

• stationary;

• with hangers for shirts, blouses and dresses;

• with attachment to the wall or to the fence.

To choose the best option for such a system for a loggia or a balcony, several important factors should be taken into account that will greatly simplify the operation of such a structure. The choice should begin with a study of the groups into which dryers are divided for indoor placement in a small space.

This is a classic version of clothes dryers, which are installed on the walls of balconies and loggias. They differ in size and design.

The simplest type of stationary wall dryer is hooks installed on opposite walls of a balcony or loggia, onto which tension ropes are attached with rings. The height of the hooks and the degree of tension of the ropes are adjusted during their installation. After the laundry is dry, the ropes are removed from the hooks.

Unlike traditional ropes stretched between two walls, such structures do not take up much space, since they fold after use.

There is a large selection of such products on the market. Combines their way of fixing to brackets or T-shaped type. Such dryers are ideal for loggias with hinged sashes, as they will not interfere with opening window frames in the summer. They allow rational use of the glazed space, assembling and unfolding structures does not take much time. Simply pull gently on the outer edge of the dryer bar to unfold and secure.

Such systems are equipped with twisting ropes, which are permanently attached to one of the crossbeams, and are installed on the second during the unfolding of the structure. To pull the rope, you just need to fix the removable part of the structure on the opposite wall using the installed special hooks or other compact fasteners.

Today, manufacturers offer compact types of stationary dryer designs, in which the working elements are folded when the system is not used for its intended purpose. One of the varieties of such systems is an accordion dryer.

There are more expensive models that have several sliding sections that can be pulled out individually or all together, depending on the amount of laundry washed.

Convenient frames with a large number of crossbars, made of lightweight metal, wood or durable plastic, which are mounted in a vertical plane to the wall. They do not take up space and are capable of withstanding a load of up to 3-5 kg. The disassembled structure is stable and has good capacity. It has, as a rule, from 3 to 5 crossbars, on which you can hang the washed laundry in tiers.

Such models are used on glazed loggias or balconies.... They usually operate from a simple electrical outlet. The heating element is located in metal rods on which the washed laundry is dried. They can be wall or ceiling mounted. They use oil as a heat carrier. They work on the principle of oil heaters. Structures with a width of up to 1 meter can withstand a load of up to 20 kg.

More expensive ceiling electric dryers have several retractable sections with LED lighting and a heating function.

On the wall, you can install compact folding drying systems, which in their design resemble folding counterparts. They have compact dimensions and several drying zones. The folding system is fixed to the wall in a vertical plane. To hang the linen, the elements of its structure are laid out.

Do such systems made of metal, wood or plastic... Each type of material has its own advantages and disadvantages. Hollow metal tubes are strong, but it is important that they have a durable coating that protects them from rust.

Plastic models differ in affordable price, compact size and attractive appearance, but they, as a rule, are not designed for heavy loads.

Wooden the systems are durable and aesthetic, but due to frequent exposure to moisture, they can quickly become unusable in the absence of protective wood treatment.

Before you buy such a useful thing for your home, you should consider how much its design will fit into the layout of a balcony or loggia. If there are hinged doors that open inward, measure the distance from the folded system to the open window. The transom should not touch the folded structure.

Before buying, you should consider the capacity of such a system and the maximum loads that it can withstand. And also you need to proceed from the number of family members for whom you will have to regularly wash clothes.

For a family with children of 3-4 people or more, preference should be given to stationary systems, on which it will be possible to hang up to dry and rather voluminous things that have an impressive weight when wet.

For a young family or a single person, compact folding or folding structures designed for a load of up to 10 kg are suitable.

To purchase a quality model made of plastic, metal or wood, you should give preference to proven brands that use high-strength and reliable materials.

In the ranking of wall-mounted folding dryers, consumers and experts gave the first place to the brand Leifheit Telegant 70, the price of products of which starts from 2,250 rubles. The model has a compact and reliable folding design and fits perfectly into the interior of a glazed balcony or loggia. She has one drying zone, consisting of 5 metal rods. On this drying system, you can hang up to 2 kg of washed laundry. The unfolded length of the product is 3 meters, when folded, such drying will take no more than 15-20 cm of space.

Among the budget models, buyers highlighted a dryer "ZMI Breeze-120", the cost of which starts from 899 rubles. This is a classic version of a stationary model for a family with small children, which saves the family budget. This dryer has 5 metal rods that are securely attached to the metal body. Made of durable and lightweight aluminum, the Breeze dryer will last a long time and will help give your loggia or balcony a neat appearance. Its installation can be carried out on its own, since the two body parts are attached to opposite walls. The length of the working part of the dryer is 6 meters. The maximum load for which it is designed reaches 10 kg.

Model Leifheit Telegant Plus 100 was recognized as the best in terms of functionality and attractive design. It fits perfectly into modern interiors and can be used on a glazed loggia that serves as a recreation room, winter garden or work space.

Its lightweight body is made of household plastic, which is reinforced with metal inserts for strength. This reduces the overall weight of the dryer without compromising its strength and reliability. The structure has one working area, capable of withstanding a load of up to 4.5 kg.

Taking into account all the advice and recommendations of experts, you can choose the type of clothes dryer that is optimal in terms of price and functionality, which will allow you to quickly dry clothes and clothes even on a small area of ​​a glazed balcony or loggia.