A drying cabinet for dishes has long been an integral part of any kitchen set.
Both in terms of completeness, material, shape and size, and in terms of installation location – in a wall cabinet or in its lower part.
Along with built-in dryers, removable ones are also used. But the latter are not widely used due to the fact that, despite the possibility of easy cleaning from dirt, due to their design features, they do not provide the necessary reliability for storing dishes.
In their design, regardless of design and manufacturer, material and size, all built-in “dryers” are quite similar. In essence — This is a securely fastened, mesh construction that ensures that the plates are securely held in the "on edge" position.
Almost any design of the “dryer” is always equipped with a tray to collect and hold drops of moisture that roll off the dishes.
Modern non-removable dish dryers are made of plastic, polished stainless steel and aluminum, chrome-plated and enameled steel.
According to the type of installation, modern built-in dish dryers are divided into three main types:
- For placement in wall-mounted front cabinets;
Thanks to built-in cupboard dish dryers, your kitchen will acquire a more aesthetic and well-groomed appearance. - For placement in wall-mounted corner cabinets;
The advantage of a built-in dryer is that dust will not settle on the dishes. - For placement in lower and floor cabinets.
The dishes will be neatly stacked and will not take up much space.
The most common and familiar option is a “drying rack” for dishes in a front wall cabinet.
The width of the dryer takes into account the thickness of the cabinet walls, respectively, the width of the dryer itself is 32-36 mm less than declared. Accordingly, when choosing, you need to pay attention to the marking, the packaging should either indicate the thickness of the chipboard for which the product is designed, or the actual width of the product.
In design, such dryers are similar to frontal ones, but with a small addition in the form of half a full-size dryer. Such products are installed in a corner cabinet in an L-shaped configuration.The undeniable advantage of such dryers is the ability to fully utilize the corner wall cabinet. The convenience of using such a dryer cannot be compared with its frontal version.
Another noteworthy option of built-in dryers are products designed for installation in the lower cabinets of a kitchen unit. Such dryers are made similar to regular pull-out drawers.
There are quite a few advantages to this solution. For example, if it is impossible to place the dryer in a classic way, that is, in a wall cabinet (and there can be many such reasons - the presence of a large number of windows or other reasons limiting the number of wall cabinets).
Also, placing the dryer in the lower “belt” of the kitchen is justified if the hostess who will use the kitchen furniture is of short stature.
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The Pros of Built-in Dish Dryers
The benefits of using built-in dish dryers have stood the test of time and are therefore beyond any doubt.
- Aesthetics.
The dishes are covered with facades and do not attract unnecessary, unwanted attention. - Hygiene.
Regardless of whether you wipe the dishes or put them in the “drying” line immediately after washing, they will be clean in any case. - Convenient storage.
The built-in kitchen “dryer” is designed not only for drying dishes directly, but also for storing them. Drying provides easy access to the required dishes. All items are stored separately from each other, which allows you to keep in the dryer not only ceramic or glass dishes, but also expensive designer clay, without worrying about the quality of storage.
But there are also some disadvantages to using built-in dish dryers.
- The main one is the need to monitor the amount of water collecting in the tray. Even if the dryer tray is equipped with an automatic water drainage system, no one is insured against clogging of the drain pipe.
Water that regularly remains in the tray can cause an unpleasant odor over time, so it is recommended to periodically rinse and wipe the tray. - Another disadvantage is the increased requirements for the cabinet with the “dryer” in terms of ventilation quality.
An ill-conceived, insufficient amount of ventilation inside the cabinet can cause premature failure of the facade hinges or even damage to the structural elements of the cabinet itself.
Rules for choosing a dryer for a closet
It is quite easy to choose a quality “dryer”. First of all, you need to decide on the material from which it is made. Plastic products are quite hygienic, but they are somewhat inferior in aesthetics.
Metal “dryers” covered with enamel are somewhat cheaper than their chrome-plated counterparts, but lose out in terms of reliability and durability.
Although chrome-plated products are more expensive than other analogues, they meet quality requirements.
Secondly, it is necessary to very carefully determine the size of the dryer you are purchasing. All modern models of “dryers” provide some freedom of adjustment.
When installing a built-in kitchen "dryer", you should follow several simple rules. It is necessary to ensure the possibility of removing and installing the tray after the final installation of the dryer in place.
It is better to install the dryer in the middle of the cabinet, this will allow you to place the largest size dishes in it.
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