What are the ways of washing machine drainage

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In the family life, the washing machine is an indispensable appliance, it silently assume the responsibility of clothing cleaning. When the washing machine completes the washing and enters the drainage link, the two seemingly ordinary drainage methods of upper drainage and lower drainage actually have a profound impact on the use experience, installation layout and daily maintenance of the washing machine. Here is an in-depth analysis of these two drainage methods to help you make a more appropriate choice.

1、How it works

Understanding how washing machines work in different ways can help us better understand their characteristics.

(1) upper drainage

The top drain outlet of the washing machine is located at the top of the machine body, and the built-in drain pump is the core component. When the washing machine finishes the washing process, the drainage pump starts to work, generating a strong suction, the sewage is sucked up from the bottom of the washing machine, lifted to a certain height, and then discharged along the drainage pipe. The process is like a mini-pump system, breaking gravity's hold on drainage and allowing sewage to flow“Upstream” to allow for flexible drainage.

(2) drainage

The outlet of the lower drainage washing machine is at the bottom, relying on gravity to make the sewage fall naturally along the drainage pipe and flow into the floor drain. The whole drainage process is simple and direct, just like the natural flow of water down the slope, without additional power support.

2、Placement of drain pipe

The placement of the drain pipe directly affects the drainage effect of the washing machine. The upper drainage and the lower drainage have their own characteristics in this respect.

(1) upper drainage

The drain pipe of the upper drain washing machine has very high flexibility. It can be hung to a height of 60-120 cm, but also through the three-way valve connected to the sink drain, or directly into the pool drainage. This flexibility allows it to be installed and used in a variety of complex spaces.

(2) drainage

The drain pipe of the lower drainage washing machine must be installed straight in the direction of gravity, and the drain outlet should be lower than the floor drain position. If the drain is bent or the outlet is above the floor drain, it can cause poor drainage or even backflow.

3、Corresponding to the type of washing machine

Different types of washing machines are often matched with specific drainage methods, which is determined by their structure and use requirements.

(1) drum washing machine and top drain

The drum washing machine usually adopts the transverse cylinder body, and the drainage outlet position is high. The upper drainage design can easily deal with this challenge and discharge the sewage smoothly by virtue of its powerful drainage pump. Moreover, the upper drainage design makes the appearance of the drum washing machine more concise and the installation position more flexible.

(2) wave wheel washing machine and down drain

The structure of the wave wheel washing machine is simple, and the lower drainage design directly uses gravity drainage, which is perfectly compatible with the structural characteristics of the wave wheel washing machine. This kind of collocation makes the drainage process simple and direct, reduces the unnecessary energy loss, and reduces the use cost.

4、Advantages and disadvantages

Everything has its two sides, drainage and drainage is no exception, we need to fully understand their advantages and disadvantages.

(1) upper drainage

Pros:

Flexible installation: not limited by the floor drain position, can be installed in a variety of special space for the family layout provides more possibilities.

Prevent backflow: drainage pump can effectively prevent sewage backflow, keep washing machine internal clean, reduce bacteria breeding, protect family health.

Waste water utilization: it is convenient to collect waste water for secondary utilization such as flushing toilets and mopping the floor, so as to save water resources.

Cons:

Higher energy consumption: drainage pump operation needs to consume a certain amount of electricity, increasing the cost of use. Long-term use down, electricity costs will be relatively large.

Larger noise: running drainage pump will produce a certain noise, may affect the user's rest, especially at night when using more obvious.

Maintenance Complex: the structure is relatively complex, once the failure, maintenance is more difficult, maintenance costs are higher.

(2) drainage

Pros:

Energy-saving and quiet: no need for extra power, quiet operation, to create a quiet and comfortable home environment for users, while saving energy.

Simple structure: long service life, low failure rate, low maintenance costs, users do not have to worry about frequent maintenance of the trouble and costs.

Rapid drainage: rely on gravity drainage, fast, high efficiency, can quickly discharge sewage, reduce washing time.

Cons:

Limited position: there are strict requirements for the location of the floor drain, improper installation position will lead to poor drainage, affecting the normal use of washing machines.

Backflow risk: when the drainage pipe is not properly designed, there may be a risk of sewage backflow, which pollutes the internal environment of the washing machine and requires regular inspection and maintenance of the drainage pipe by the user.

5、Applicable families and scenarios

According to the different family situation and use scenarios, we can choose more suitable for their own drainage and washing machine type.

(1) families suitable for up-draining washing machines

No floor drain or floor drain high position of the family: such as living in the basement, attic and other no floor drain or floor drain location is not convenient, on the drainage washing machine can be flexible to solve the drainage problem.

Hygienic and wastewater-using households: the features of the upper-drain washing machine, which prevents backflow and facilitates wastewater collection, are suitable for households that have high sanitary requirements and want to achieve secondary use of water resources.

The pursuit of a variety of washing functions of the family: if the family often need to use special washing functions, such as high temperature boiling, steam washing, etc. , on the drainage washing machine can better meet the needs.

(2) families suitable for down-drain washing machines

Floor drain location suitable family: washing machine can be placed next to the floor drain, convenient drainage, drainage washing machine is more economical choice.

The pursuit of cost-effective and low-energy families: under the drainage washing machine energy-saving, quiet, low failure rate, low maintenance costs, suitable for cost-effective and long-term use of the cost of the family.

Daily laundry needs of the family: if the family laundry needs is mainly daily clothes cleaning, under the drainage washing machine simple and efficient characteristics can meet the demand.

Conclusion

The upper drainage and the lower drainage have their own advantages and disadvantages, and there is no absolute good or bad. In the choice of washing machine, according to their own actual needs, family environment and use habits, comprehensive consideration of various factors, choose the most suitable for their own drainage and washing machine type, make laundry easier, easier and more efficient.