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Is is necessary to vent a washing machine drain if the run is very short or does the WM pump negate the need for the vent?
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∙ 12y ago
There is usually some space around the drain hose where it goes into the drain. This usually allows enough air to get in that it is not a problem. If the washer hose is connected to the drain tight, then yes, there needs to be a vent above that connection. There may already be one above the drain if you follow it up. Most washer drains are fairly close to the main stack which allow for venting. The only question is, Does the washer drain alright? If so, don't worry about it.
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Raise the room temperature, or place a hot water bottle inside the machine, and allow the ice to melt in the pipes. Hopefully, the plastic pipes will take the expansion from the ice and not spring a leak.
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My guess is - water that is still sitting inside the inner parts starts to drain as the load is beign drained. Maybe run an empty cycle with bleach in it. Just a thought. There is a product called Smelly Washer that will take the smell out of your washing machine.
What happens if i plug a 25 amps machine to a 30 amps outlet?
Plugging a lower drain machine into a higher drain outlet is perfectly fine, the outlet will be able to deliver all that the machine needs. And the machine will only use up what it needs, so having excess at the outlet isn't going to hurt anything. The other way around, a machine pulling more than the outlet can deliver, will trip the breaker or blow the fuse.
Is sinkable a compound?
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Do i need a tub for the washing machine to drain can't i just drain it into a drain pipe?
You can drain it directly into a drain pipe. Just make sure the the top of the drain pipe is even with the top of the washing machine. If not, the water from the washing machine will drain all of the time. There is no valve in the machine to stop the water from draining. The washing machine drains using a pump motor.
Can you drain washing machine waste into storm drain?
No.
How do you drain a washing machine into an overhead drain?
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Can i use drain cleaner in a washing machine drain?
yes
Can a sink drain and a washing machine share a stand pipe drain successfully?
No, stand pipe for washing machine is meant only for washing machine. Tie sink into drain line that washing machine stand pipe is tied into. 2" minimum drain line should be what you tie into. Sink drain line use 1 1/2".
You would like to direct drain the washing machine to the adjacent laundry tub should you tap into the existing drain before or after the trap for the laundry tub?
......before, but I would not recommend direct drain. The washing machine hose must extend up above the flood rim of the washing machine before entering the drain. If not, there is a possibility of sewage backing up into your washing machine.
Does a washing machine drain before it spins?
yes
How do you drain a washing machine?
to push any button .
Are washing machine drain hoses universal?
yes
Is a 2 drain pipe and trap to big for a washing machine drain?
no, in fact most plumbing codes require a 2" drain/trap for washing maching drain.
When the washing machine drains the soap suds come up through the bathroom toilet why?
The drain is getting plugged and the toilet is lower than the washing machine drain so it is easier for the water to come up in the toilet than to go straight out the drain. Put some drain cleaner down the drain where the washing machine drains and that may solve the problem.
How does a washing machine drain pump work?
The moter turns it
