A drying cabinet for clothes is necessary in factories, at ski resorts or in everyday life, where even in the sun a pair of pants may not dry out in a day. Do you need a drying cabinet, and if so, how to choose one?

Where else can it be used?

It is appropriate to install a drying cabinet for shoes and clothes in a preschool. The health of the kids and the durability of things depend on the state of the children's wardrobe between walks.

For medical institutions and laboratories, vacuum drying cabinets are produced with the functions of sterilization, calcination, disinfection and drying at high temperatures.

The advantage of a drying cabinet over a drying machine is that it can process not only wet, but also damp things, even in unheated rooms. The capacity of an average drying cabinet corresponds to the volume of laundry that is hung on 15 meters of a clothesline.

Drying cabinet for shoes and clothes

A heating element and a fan are installed in the metal box tray, their operating modes are set on the control panel. From the heater, warm air enters the closet and circulates between wet clothes.

Before starting work, you need to load the drying cabinet: hang out outerwear, put hats and mittens on the shelves, put out shoes, then set the required temperature and start the timer. You can dry both a down jacket and leather boots at the same time - this is a huge plus of the device.

The timer, on average, supports modes from 4 hours of operation to infinity. Drying takes place in temperature conditions from 40 to 340 ℃ (but such a maximum temperature is found only on profile cabinets), depending on the model of the device. Household cabinets operate within a temperature range of 40 to 60℃. The noise level is comparable to a vacuum cleaner - about 55 dB, and the performance depends on the dimensions of the model - you can load from 3.5 kg of wet laundry into the drying cabinet.

Programs

The drying cabinet is effective due to automatic programs that determine the degree of humidity of unloading: fromdry And extra dry, before accelerated drying ; as well as programs for heating, drying, cold drying and so on. Just like in a modern washing machine or dishwasher: you get a device that is fully customizable for the type of drying, the desired temperature, the duration of the cycle and, in most cases, you can even delay the start of drying up to 24 hours.

Drying cabinet installation

The clothes drying cabinet must be installed in a well-ventilated room or connected to the ventilation system with a pipe, which is included in the delivery. The device is connected to a conventional socket with a voltage of 220 watts. Due to the overall dimensions of some models, it is better to resort to the help of an installer (or at least a loader - it will be hard to drag one yourself).

Models and equipment of the drying cabinet

Structurally, the models of drying cabinets are made according to the type of wardrobe: single and double doors. Inside they are divided into two or more chambers. Each chamber is provided with mesh mobile shelves, crossbars for outerwear and shoe bars. For example, the ShSO-2000-4 drying cabinet for clothes has four separate drying chambers and two tiers. This arrangement allows four users to dry things compactly at the same time. The dimensions of such a model are 1.81x0.8x0.5 m. In low cells, children's things or work jackets will be favorably placed.

Price:OK. 25 thousand rubles.

For long coats, sports or work overalls and high shoes, the KIDBOX 5 drying cabinet with a different layout is suitable - five narrow autonomous compartments with separate locks.

Price:OK. 30 thousand rubles.

For large needs, you can consider a model of a drying cabinet for 8 sets of clothes and a separate section for shoes - RANGER 8. It is twice as wide as the first model (and more expensive, respectively): 1.9x1.8x0.62 m.

With such a volume, you can easily put in order the form of a sports team with some equipment. For example, leather balls and nets after playing on an open field need drying no less than sneakers. By the way, the nominal operating temperature of this drying cabinet is 60℃, which is recommended for drying leather goods and shoes.

Price:RANGER 8 costs approx. 45 thousand rubles.

It is appropriate to consider installing a drying cabinet next to the washing machine. For example, a model of a double-leaf drying cabinet for clothes ShSO-2000 will dry one wash bookmark in a rainy off-season in 4 hours even in an unheated basement or utility room.

Price: OK. 23 thousand rubles.

All models are equipped with mesh shelves that can be rearranged to different levels.

Safety

Consider the minimum safety features that a drying cabinet should have, using the Russian-made HotStorm W model as an example:

• turning off the heating element when the door is opened;
• forced cooling after the end of the program;
• “emergency stop” in case of overheating;
• electronic burnout control every 2 sec.

At the time of delivery of the drying cabinet, the buyer should check the availability of all components of the drying cabinet, as shelves, straps and bars for shoes are not universal for all models.

Today, stores offer a huge selection of clothes dryers with different sizes and designs. It would seem that even a picky buyer will definitely find a suitable fixture. But a homemade dryer has undeniable advantages.

First of all, it is cost savings. When it comes to not a simple electric hot rod dryer, but a good drying cabinet that costs a decent amount of money, the ability to make such a device yourself looks very attractive. But in fact, in this, in fact, there is nothing complicated. Let's see how it works, and what materials will be required to create a do-it-yourself dryer for clothes and shoes.

The principle of operation of the drying cabinet

Let's start with the fact that such a device can be used both for quick drying of freshly washed clothes and for drying street clothes and shoes, which is especially important in the off-season.

Drying in the cupboard can be done by blowing warm air with a fan heater or by using economical and silent infrared heaters. With the advent of the latter, the question of choosing a heat source was decided by itself.

Infrared heaters are absolutely safe, very efficient and operate with a minimum of energy consumption. Their location in the upper and lower parts of the cabinet (and, if desired, on the side machines) in combination with ventilation holes to remove moist air and supply fresh air - this is, in fact, the whole secret of the design. But let's talk about everything in order.

The progress of the drying cabinet

The first stage of work will involve the construction of a wardrobe with shoe racks and clothes hangers. We will consider the option of building a structure for the hallway, but if you wish, you can install several rods in the closet or stretch a clothesline, which will allow you to use it to dry freshly washed clothes.

• When the walls are ready, we assemble the cabinet frame. In the lower part we install metal shelves for shoes, and in the upper part for hats (they can be purchased ready-made). It is desirable that these be lattice structures that are not an obstacle to the penetration of warm air. In the top shelf, you will need to drill a hole for the hood with a diameter of about 100 mm.
• The back wall of the cabinet can be made of thick plywood. After installing it, you should fix the clothes rail and install the ventilation pipe with access to the exhaust grille.
• When the design of the internal filling is completed, it remains to drill through holes at the bottom for air intake from the hallway and install the facades.

The next step will be the independent production of an infrared heater from a heating film used for installing underfloor heating. For this you will need the following materials:

• a piece of heating film of the right size;
• power cord with plug and switch (for ease of use);
• eyelets and terminals a ring for connecting a wire to a heating film in the amount of 2 pcs.;
• wide electrical tape and super tape for finishing the dryer.

On the copper current-carrying strip of the film, you need to punch a hole for the grommet. For this, a regular stationery hole punch is suitable. Then you should connect the wire to the ring terminal and crimp it with a special tool or ordinary pliers. After making an incision along the copper strip, you need to insert the ring terminal and secure the grommet with a press or pliers. You can install the eyelets in any metal repair shop.

Similar actions should be performed on the copper strip on the other side. After that, it remains only to insulate the places where the wire is connected to the heating film and the ends of the copper strip on the opposite side. For aesthetic beauty, insulation spots can be sealed with super tape.

After the manufacture of two infrared heaters, we proceed to the last stage of creating a drying cabinet - we fix the heating elements in its lower and upper parts. By the way, if you wish, you can purchase ready-made infrared cassettes for these purposes.

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Wardrobe for drying clothes - different designs and their advantages and disadvantages

With increasing urban density, there is less and less space left for street drying clothes. Again, cluttering up a balcony or a bathroom in an apartment with wet linen is also not the best solution. There is a way out of this difficult situation - this is the use of a special drying cabinet.

What is a drying cabinet

Let's try to figure out how the natural drying of laundry occurs when we take it out of the washing machine and hang it on the ropes in the yard. On the one hand, the linen is heated by the sun's rays, and on the other hand, it is blown by the wind. Thus, the rate of water removal from the tissue depends on the intensity of solar radiation and on the strength of the wind.

The more intense the impact of these factors, the faster everything will dry. When we hang our things not on the street, but on a glazed balcony, the intensity of tissue dehydration decreases significantly, since there is little sunlight and no wind in an isolated space.

The oven technology combines all the advantages of natural drying with the complete absence of the characteristic disadvantages of dehydration in an isolated space.

The cabinet looks like a hybrid of household furniture and a refrigerator. In the interior space there are a certain number of shelves and hangers for clothes and shoes. It is enough to hang freshly washed clothes inside this multifunctional furniture and turn on the appropriate dehydration mode, and after 10-30 minutes things can be used.

Purpose and features

Why should you choose a cabinet for domestic use, and not a drum-type dryer or a dryer on the street and on batteries in the apartment?

Five reasons to choose a drying cabinet:

• Application efficiency. Outdoor drying is good in summer and becomes unbearably long in the cold season. The cabinet always works at the same high intensity.
• Silent operation. The cabinet, unlike the drum type dryer, does not make noise at all and this is very important in terms of installation in the apartment.
• Gentle effect on fabric. Since there are no mechanically moving parts in the cabinet, there is no destructive effect on things.
• Things don't wrinkle. Washed linen is hung on hangers and is not subjected to mechanical stress during drying. As a result, the linen removed from the closet will not look wrinkled, but ironed.
• Energy saving. The design of the drying cabinet does not have energy-intensive mechanisms. Therefore, the energy consumption is lower than when using drum machines.
• Compact dimensions. The drying cabinet has a compact size, so it can be installed in any room.

The principle of operation of the drying cabinet

Illustrations	Varieties of cabinets by type of heating element
	Convection type devices. The convection-type oven is supplied with heated air from the outside through inlets at the bottom. The air, rising up, takes moisture from the hung things and, already being warm and moist, is drawn out through the inlet grill at the top of the structure. Warm moist air is expelled outside through a corrugated pipe.
	Devices with an infrared emitter. In such designs, infrared emitters are installed that heat the internal volume. As a result, warm air in an isolated volume, together with moisture, comes out. The advantage of models with infrared emitters is the uniform heating of the internal volume. Heat is reflected from the floor and side walls, and therefore things dry quickly and from all sides.

Product types

Illustrations	Types of drying cabinets and their description
	Mobile (marching). These are lightweight structures, consisting of a frame, fabric sheathing and a built-in infrared heater. For sheathing, a dense heat-resistant fabric is used. Mobile cabinets are easy to carry, and therefore are used when living in rented housing or taken with you to the country.
	Household (stationary). Such equipment has an attractive design, so that it can fit into the interior of kitchens or other auxiliary premises. Equipment for ease of operation is equipped with an automatic or semi-automatic control unit for setting the optimal drying mode. Household dryers are designed for a small amount of laundry, comparable to the volume of a single load of a washing machine drum. The equipment is installed so that it is possible to connect it to an outlet or hood.
	Specialized (industrial). This equipment features a simplified utilitarian design, and the whole structure is focused on maximum performance, strength and durability. Such equipment is used in sports locker rooms, in army laundries and other places where something is constantly washed and dried in large volumes. Most industrial installations are convection-type cabinets. The choice of the principle of operation is not accidental, since the external unit with a heating element and an air blower is easy to repair and maintain and can work for a long time.

Manufacturing materials

The materials for assembling the cabinet are selected in accordance with the type and purpose of the equipment. For example, industrial models are just an all-metal box, powder-coated on the outside and inside.

In household models, the cabinet has a complex structure with good thermal insulation. Therefore, an outer and inner box is made of metal, between which there is an insulating material with a low degree of thermal conductivity. As a result, the outer surface of the equipment remains cold during operation.

All modifications of modern cabinets have a factory-made antibacterial coating of the internal volume. This is a very important point, given the fact that there is a high degree of humidity inside, which in itself implies a risk of mold.

Shapes and sizes

The standard configuration of both industrial and domestic dryers is a parallelepiped, where the side walls are narrower than the back wall and narrower than the facade. Household equipment is designed and manufactured in such a way that it can be installed complete with home furniture.

Standard dimensions for domestic installations:

• Width - from 640 to 1500 mm.
• Height - from 1500 to 1840 mm.
• Depth - from 350 to 600 mm.

The dimensions of industrial installations depend on the brand of the manufacturer and on the specific model of equipment. What's more, with custom-made drying units, the dimensions of the equipment can be adjusted according to the needs of the customer.

Domestic and industrial dryers differ in internal content. For example, there are single-level models where clothes and shoes are located in one compartment, and there are two-level models where clothes and shoes can be placed separately. The second option is preferable, since the smells of shoes are not transferred to clothes.

The filling of drying units is the same as in a regular cabinet, that is, there are shelves, holders for hangers, over-door hooks, mesh trays, etc. The only significant difference is that the filling of the drying cabinet is made of chrome or nickel-plated metal, which is not rusts from prolonged contact with a damp cloth.

Placement rules

• We take into account the possibility of removing exhaust air. We install the cabinet so that the exhaust pipe can be run into the ventilation.
• We install with the ability to connect to a network of 220V. Given that the power consumption of the drying unit is at least 1 kW per hour, try not to use extension cords when connecting, but connect the cable directly to the outlet.
• We place in the immediate vicinity of the washing machine. This arrangement of the drying unit will save you from having to carry wet laundry from room to room.

Nuances of choice

When choosing a drying cabinet for domestic use, pay attention to the following points:

• Design. Since the equipment is purchased for domestic use, we first of all pay attention to how it will be combined with the design of other furniture and how it will fit into the interior.
• Internal volume. Calculate at least approximately how many kilograms of laundry you wash at a time. Based on the average value, choose the internal volume of the unit with a small margin.
• Energy consumption. We prefer models with the lowest power consumption. Excessive electricity consumption is not justified in any way, since the dryer is not a fireplace, and a heater no more powerful than 1.5 kW will be enough to heat the air to 50-80℃.
• Filling. The more different accessories for a comfortable arrangement of things, the more expensive the wardrobe. But, this is just the case when it is better to pay more so as not to sacrifice comfort later.
• Governing bodies. Models with manual control are cheaper, and according to experts, breakdowns in equipment with mechanical regulators happen infrequently.

How to do it yourself

Anyone can buy a drying cabinet, but how to make such a unit with your own hands? It turns out everything is very simple.

You will need a regular cabinet with a suitable internal volume. Install a heater or a central heating battery inside the wardrobe. In the upper part of the structure, you need to arrange a branch pipe for attaching to the outlet. Cover the cabinet from the inside with waterproof paint.

Summing up

Now you know how a clothes dryer works and choose the right equipment for home use. If you still have questions about your choice, ask them in the comments to this article.

June 17, 2018

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What if there is no drying mode in the washing machine, and there is not enough space on the balcony to place all the things that need to be dried? In this case, modern clothes dryers will help out. What models exist, and which one should I prefer? We have selected 6 options that will make life easier for small-sized owners.

1. Bath dryers

Bath clothes dryers are real magic wands. They are easy to use, light, mobile and foldable. They are convenient to use for delicate things that cannot be squeezed out. So the water will drain directly into the bath. There are also models on which you can lay out things so that they do not lose their shape.

2. Dryers on the battery

There is a simple design for fast drying laundry, which is installed on a battery. It is suitable for small items and towels in the kitchen or bathroom.

3. Dryers on the floor

Ideal for a small size, a mobile floor fixture that is easy to fold and carry or roll (if you choose a model on wheels) will be.

It is great to dry any things, up to sheets and curtains. To save space, in small apartments it is better to choose vertical structures in the form of whatnots. They can hold a lot of things, but they won't take up a lot of space.

4. Dryers on the wall

Wall-mounted options are well suited for a bathroom or balcony. When folded, they are almost invisible. The main thing when choosing such a design is to pay attention to the strength of the fasteners. And, of course, you should observe the measure, you should not hang too many things on it, otherwise it may become deformed or fail.

5. Dryers on the ceiling

When you need to save space, you should pay attention to ceiling structures.

They won't take up much space. It is better to prefer models that are easy to lower and raise to the required level. They are also ideal for the bathroom or balcony.

6. Electric dryer

What is so good about a dryer with an impulsive hot air supply? Manufacturers claim that this option is universal. Thanks to this mechanism, it is easy to dry delicate fabrics, as well as shoes and children's soft toys. There are options equipped with a timer with convenient programming that even allows you to iron things. And, importantly, such a dryer contributes to the destruction of bacteria, allergens and microbes. All electrical components are protected from moisture and drops.

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There are two ways to quickly dry clothes using a machine or a cabinet. This technique is completely different, especially in terms of the principle of operation. A drying cabinet for clothes and shoes helps to dry clothes completely in a short time without the need for ironing.

Drying cabinet - what is it?

This device does not have a drum, like a typewriter, things are neatly hung on hangers, and shoes are placed on shelves. Thanks to this, the clothes will dry gently and not wrinkle. The drying cabinet has the following principle of operation: warm air is supplied by heating elements and distributed thanks to special fans. Moisture turns into steam and is removed through the ventilation holes to the outside.

With its compactness, the drying cabinet for shoes and clothes is roomy. On hangers and shelves of standard models, only as much laundry is placed as can be hung on a 16-meter clothesline. Easily such a device will cope with the volume of linen for a large family. In this case, there is no need to monitor the quality of work. The cabinet is designed for washed clothes, wet clothes, for example, after rain or snow. Things are carefully dried without damaging the material.

Drying cabinet - dimensions

The device must comply with safety requirements. Compact on the outside, but spacious on the inside, more often it has a rectangular shape. When choosing, dimensions are taken into account: the higher the furniture, the better the air circulates and moisture is removed. The recommended size for an apartment is 60x60x180 cm. The children's clothes drying cabinet is somewhat smaller - 60x25x150 cm. The width depends on the number of sections. Some brands make designs to order.

Drying cabinet - temperature

To prepare clothes, the temperature is set at 70-80°C. Subject to the preparation of linen and shoes no more than 60 ° C. For shoes, you should not use a large temperature regime due to the risk of damage to materials. The industrial drying cabinet is equipped with a branch pipe with a gate to provide exhaust ventilation. With the help of the gate, it will be possible to regulate the drying mode. It affects the temperature regime and the rate of supply of warm air in the drying cabinet for things.

Which is better dryer or tumble dryer?

When choosing appliances for the home, the purpose of the application is taken into account. Machines save space, work quickly, have many modes of operation. Suitable for everyday linen, such as bathrobes, bedding and miscellaneous clothes. Things like suits, coats, curtains, large blankets are recommended to be kept in the car. When choosing a drying cabinet or a drying machine, the energy consumption, the amount of work, the delicacy of the processing of materials are taken into account. In this regard, cabinets are more practical.

Drying cabinet - types

Equipment for drying clothes has separate types. These include:

1. Universal. The cabinet drying metal is applied in life, at the enterprises. Equipped with multiple shelves, standard drying space on par with home furniture.
2. Industrial. An electric drying cabinet is used in large industries where it is necessary to dry a large number of things, clothes, hats and shoes. A distinctive feature is a large capacity in comparison with universal types.
3. Baby. Small in size, height, used in everyday life, in specialized institutions such as kindergartens, schools. Used for clothes. Suitable for small people.

Drying cabinet for clothes

The device allows you to achieve completely dried things. Equipped with telescopic clothes hangers arranged in several sections. Thanks to this, shirts, suits and other items do not need to be ironed separately. Enough light steam treatment. The bottom compartment is applicable for shoes, hats, toys and so on. The maximum load in everyday life is 3-5 kg. This size is perfect for a large family. Drying cabinets for clothes and shoes have the following advantages:

• the ability to quickly install the structure, its expansion;
• the presence of a department for gloves;
• convenient electronic control;
• several drying modes;
• work simultaneously with different materials;
• the presence of ionization, cleaning filters, flavoring and other functions.

Drying cabinet for vegetables and fruits

For home use, medium power units are suitable. With their help, winter harvesting of fruits and vegetables is made. Multifunctional models allow you to dry mushrooms, meat. Medium power dryers of 350-450 W are suitable for a family of 3-4 people. They are economical and get the job done quickly. From 450 W is recommended for people who actively use drying.

The simple principle of operation of the drying cabinet is provided by a fan and thermocouples. Their interaction compensates for the work of wind and sun. The fan is installed from below; models with a side or top location are rare. With its help, an air flow is created that blows over the product. The temperature created by the heater is up to 70°C. Products dry when evenly distributed on the trays.

For the preparation of vegetables and fruits, convection and infrared models of drying cabinets are designed. Their maximum temperature is 50°C. As a result, it is possible to quickly obtain a dry product with the preservation of useful components. In choosing one or another option, it is necessary to be guided by the amount of work, the required power and the products that are planned to be dried.

Drying cabinet - manufacturers

For many users of CIS household appliances, such devices are little known. However, in the Russian market, many manufacturers have managed to establish themselves. If you want to buy a drying cabinet from a manufacturer, you should pay attention to such manufacturers:

• ASCO;
• Electrolux;
• HOTSTORM;
• DION;
• Electrolux and others.

DIY clothes drying cabinet

The principle of operation of such devices is to circulate air using a fan heater. Humid air is fed into the duct and through it into the vent. The case renders the minimum expenses of the electric power and practically does not make noise. Such work should be preserved if you want to assemble a do-it-yourself drying cabinet for clothes. Classic fan heaters are suitable for air supply.

The difficult stage in the assembly is the installation of a pipe for extracting moist air. To do this, a corrugated pipe is inserted into the upper part of the body; it can be round or rectangular in shape. Its second end is installed on the exhaust grille. A hole is drilled in the wall, insulation is carried out from the street. The pipe is completely hidden under the skin. The body itself is made of metal, through holes are drilled in the doors for air supply. At the end of the collection, the equipment is treated with waterproof furniture varnish.