Dryer on the radiator: the choice of the finished version,

08-05-2018

Heating

Very often there is a need to dry any things after washing, and as you know, putting something on modern radiators is not recommended, so an excellent solution would be a clothes dryer on a heating radiator, this very simple design will make your life much easier and you can buy as a ready-made option, and make the system yourself. We will consider the criteria for the selection of products and describe how you can make the dryer yourself.

In the photo: such a construction will allow to dry small things very quickly, this is especially useful if there are small children in the house

How to choose a ready option

If you decide to buy the product in finished form, then it is important to take into account several useful recommendations:

Compliance design	Not all similar products are the same; some of them are made for a certain type of radiators and are not suitable for others. Be sure to keep this nuance in mind, as it may be problematic to return the product after unpacking.
Strength of elements	On the market you can find options, the price of which is low, but the quality leaves much to be desired. Make sure that the slats do not bend at the slightest effort, otherwise you can hardly use the product normally. Also pay attention to the quality of the parts, there should be no visible flaws and factory defects
System size	The options can be of different sizes, you have to decide for yourself what purposes the dryer will be used for and what size of construction will be optimal in your case. Of course, it is wiser to purchase more options, as a rule, the system will always be filled with any things

Note! Sometimes the purchase of two such products will be more justified than the purchase of an overhead dryer or other expensive design, so weigh the pros and cons and decide what you want to get in the end.

Such a system is not only convenient to use, but also attractive in appearance.

Self-production options

We will consider two options that almost anyone can do with their hands, a minimum set of tools is necessary, and it will not be difficult to acquire the necessary materials.

Wooden construction

Instructions for the manufacture of this option is as follows:

First of all you need to prepare the required materials.: bar 20x30, clothesline and screws on the tree. From the tool you will need a hacksaw and a screwdriver.
Need to take measurements, in order to create a sketch of the future construction, it will be supported on the radiator on two hooked hooks, and the crossbars on the outside will serve as supports ensuring the stability of the product.
The design of the dryer is a frame in which the self-tapping screws are not fully twisted above and a clothesline is stretched between them., so that you can understand everything described above, look at the photo - everything is very simple and at the same time very reliable.

The most important thing is that the width of the supports coincides with the intercostal distance on the radiator

The process is quite simple.: first, the bar is cut into elements of the desired length, then the supporting structure is assembled separately and the frame separately, when the two data elements are ready, they can be connected to each other.
In order for the surface to be smooth, it is best to polish it. using fine sandpaper, the process is very simple due to the flexibility of the material, you can round the edges so as not to scratch them when using.
So that in the process of using wood is not raw, Be sure to saturate the surface with a moisture-proof composition, with its help you will significantly increase the resistance of the material to water and give the product a more attractive look.
After the product dries, you can tighten the cord between the screws and install the structure in place.

The work takes a little time, but as a result you get a comfortable and functional design.

Radiator box

This option differs significantly from the previous one in both the appearance and the work carried out:

To work, you will need two boards, the length of which is 10 cm more than the height of the radiator, several smaller pipes and several larger diameter pipes for crossbars, as well as wooden dowels. From the tool you need a screwdriver with a set of drills for wood, so that you clearly understand what construction should work out, we showed it in finished form in the photo below.

This is what this type of clothes dryer on the radiator looks like.

First drilled holes for dowels at the top of the design, they should not be cross-cutting. For the front rails, you can also drill through holes that are equal in diameter to the size of the pipes purchased.

Tip! Pipes can be purchased at a specialized furniture store, where you can even cut them into pieces of the right size, which saves you from this tedious process.

Next, drill holes under the crossbar., which will fix the structure from above and below, they can also be made from thin tubes.
The assembly is carried out in the following way: the dowels are inserted into the ends, smeared with PVA glue, after which the pipes are placed on them and the walls are joined together.
The remaining pipes are inserted through the through holes., It is easiest to fix them with the help of special flanges; they are also sold in the furniture fittings stores.
On the side of the protruding elements, you can put either wooden balls or special plugs.
The finished product is placed on the radiator., Sometimes it is necessary to cut holes in the walls for the adjustment head of a thermostatic valve and other elements.

An excellent solution could be an oil cooler with a dryer, this option is suitable for those who constantly use additional sources of heat.

Dryer radiator - simple and functional solution

Conclusion

It is easy to make a construction for drying things on the radiator, and you can buy it in the finished form, the decision depends on you. The video in this article will tell some nuances about the topic in more detail.