Almost all residents of urban apartments dry clothes in the room. To facilitate this, a dryer must be installed. A properly fixed design should be comfortable and not take up much space. The Liana clothes dryer is an excellent option for small apartments. The types and features of the installation are described in the article.
What it is?
The clothes dryer “Liana” is presented in the form of a construction, which includes plastic or metal cylinders with anti-corrosion spraying with a length of 50 cm - 2 meters. The structures are fixed with cords using a special unit equipped with rollers, whereby the height of the elements can be adjusted. Such products are more convenient than those that have standard ropes.
Types and Models
The range of products for drying clothes is huge. They are external, internal, sliding, wall, ceiling. If the balcony has a small area, it is better to choose a folding, wall or ceiling view. Folding options are compact, they are installed before drying, and after use they must be folded and removed. The disadvantage of these devices is that they unfolded take up a lot of space.
The Liana clothes dryer happens: ceiling and wall. When choosing, you should consider what surface the entire load will be created on. With Liana ceiling clothes dryers, the load will be on the floor covering. Stretched and suspended species are not able to withstand heavy loads. In this case, a metal support is installed on the ceiling in the form of special angles. But this support is fixed before the ceiling finish.
If the facing material can not withstand heavy loads, and there are no metal corners for fixing, it is advisable to choose the Liana wall-mounted clothes dryer. This option differs only in the fastening method. Consoles, on which the whole system will be fixed, are attached to the wall.
Features and Benefits
The Liana clothes dryers are compact and functional, so they can be installed in bathrooms, on balconies and balconies almost on the ceiling. A feature of the system is considered to be a change in the position of the slats on which the clothes will be placed.
The advantages of the design include:
- After drying on linen there will be no trace, as with thin ropes and fishing lines.
- Simple care. The design is very easy to clean from dust and dirt. You just need to wipe it with a damp cloth.
- Compactness. The Liana clothes dryer is set high, so it is almost invisible.
- Resistance to heavy loads. The exposure time of 1 tube is up to 2.5 kg.
- Simple operation. The design works like an elevator. By lowering the bar to the required level, you can easily and quickly hang clean clothes without standing on a chair. After that, the bar rises to the required height.
- The sequence of lifting tubes, which minimizes the load on the hands.
- Ability to set the bar at different heights.
disadvantages
It is important to consider that the Liana Lux clothes dryer also has disadvantages. Disadvantages associated with the purchase of goods of poor quality:
- Ropes can pop out of the rollers, so you need to bandage these items manually.
- Plastic items break quickly.
- If installed incorrectly, the product quickly fails.
Dimensions
Designs are sold in different sizes, it all depends on the manufacturer. Width can be between 1.4 - 2 meters. Along the length of the tube, the products themselves are different, but at least 1.3 m. The standard sizes include:
- 140 cm;
- 150;
- 160;
- 170;
- 180;
- 190;
- 200.
But there are small-sized dryers of 50 cm, and the maximum size is 3 meters.
Materials
A variety of materials are used in the manufacture of dryer parts. They affect the quality and reliability of the system. Cylinders with linens on them can be made of metal or plastic. On metal tubes there is a protective anticorrosive layer.
The most reliable material is stainless steel. Products can withstand heavy loads in comparison with aluminum and plastic structures. The quality of the material from which the ropes are made is considered important. If they are thin, then they cannot provide high reliability.
The choice
Although Liana is of high-quality construction, not all products are of high quality. When choosing, you need to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the product. There should be a large distance between the tubes, otherwise things will become tangled.
The length of the tube can be about 2 meters. It should be borne in mind that the longer they are and the structure itself, the higher the risk of deformation from loads. During the selection, you need to consider the installation location. The Liana parameters are also determined from the area of the room, therefore it is advisable to pre-measure the room.
It is important to remember about the material of the tubes and fasteners. Elements made of plastic are of less quality, and aluminum will be the best choice for weight and reliability. Steel structures pose a heavy load to walls or ceilings.
Dryers "Liana" in the kit may include a different number of tubes. The type of cylinder determines the maximum weight of things that can be sustained. Product quality depends on the manufacturer. Chinese products are not very durable and reliable. It is better to choose domestic or European dryers.
What is needed for assembly?
Installation is simple. To do this, you need to familiarize yourself with the diagram and instructions attached to the product. To complete the assembly of the Liana clothes dryer, it is necessary to prepare:
- Hammer drill. An alternative is an electric drill. This tool is required for drilling holes in walls and ceilings. Drilling must be performed not only through the finish layer, but also to the base.
- Measuring tape, as well as black lead pencil. Using a tape measure, measurements are taken. Pencil mark the surface of the walls or ceiling to fix the product.
- Fasteners. Usually they are included with the dryer.
- Cordless screwdriver or standard screwdriver.
- Knife.
- Dowels and screws.
Installation
There is a simple instruction. The Liana clothes dryer will be able to install on it quickly and efficiently. The part of the wall or ceiling to which the structure will be fixed must be cleaned of dust and dirt. Before performing basic work, you must carefully read the instructions. Some models have installation features. In addition, if you do not take into account important recommendations and the system is installed with violations, this can lead to quick damage to the dryer.
Metal holders should be attached to the wall or ceiling and pencil marks should be created through the holes in the parts. At this stage, you should not make a mistake with the measurements: there should be a distance between the holders equal to the size of the tubes. In the created points, drill holes under the dowels. Self-tapping screws fix the ceiling or wall consoles and the control bracket.
Then you need to perform the distribution and skipping of the rope through the roller, which is located on the right holder. A long cord extends further through the roller of the left holder. The ends of the ropes must be passed through the fastening caps on the control bracket. According to this technology, a wall and ceiling clothes dryer “Liana Lux” is installed.
Probable errors
The operational properties and service life depend on the quality of the installation. Even a slight inaccuracy during installation can cause damage. Common errors include the following:
- Incorrect calculation. An option of the wrong size will be difficult to place.
- Unsuitable installation area. Designs interfere with windows, doors.
- Inappropriate sizes of screws.
- Use of nails. This method leads to a breakdown of the system.
- Use of the tool with drills of inappropriate thickness.
Where to place?
The Liana clothes dryer for a balcony and a loggia will be an excellent option. It is important that the room is glazed. If there is no double-glazed window, clothes during drying get dirty from dust and atmospheric precipitation. In winter, wet clothes will freeze very quickly.
The design can be placed at home. Although Liana is compact, installation is preferable to perform in a place hidden from prying eyes. Often these products are fixed in the bathroom. Rarely, the structure is mounted in the dressing room, bedroom and in the hall.
Ceiling systems cannot be mounted on suspended ceilings. An exception is the presence of special fasteners in the form of metal corners on a rough finish. The dryer should not be installed where it can interfere with the opening of cabinets, windows, doors. When drying, a little water drains from the laundry, so you need to lay a film on the floor.
Care
This dryer does not require special care. Wipe the product regularly with a damp cloth to remove dust. The exception is plastic tubes. To extend their service life, they must be treated with a dry cloth after drying their clothes to protect them from moisture accumulation.
With a breakdown, many parts can be replaced. In stores there are separate elements of these designs. Cords or cylinders often fail. Replacing them will be very simple, and the dismantling of the structure is not required. With proper operation and high-quality fastening, the dryer can be used up to 10 years.
Thus, the installation of the structure is simple. If done correctly, the dryer can last for many years. And where to install it and what to place on it, the owners must decide.