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Somewhere down the pipe from where the washer and kitchen drain combine, there is a blockage. You will have to find where these join and look further outward for a 'cleanout' plug, then fit a snake down this plughole.
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How do you drain a washing machine into an overhead drain?
Draining refers to water falling due to gravity so you can't technically drain a washing machine to an overhead drain. However, washing machines don't really drain. The water is pumped out and up and can therefore be discharged to a drain that is slightly higher than the washing machine itself
What is the difference between 'do the washing up' and 'do the washing'?
'Do the washing up' refers to washing dishes, pots, and other kitchen utensils. 'Do the washing' refers to doing the laundry, washing clothes, and other fabrics.
Why does your kitchen sink backup when you do laundry?
The drains can get clogged and back up into each other. You can try plunging the drain to clear it, use drain cleaner or call a plumber.
What would cause the garbage disposal in an apartment to back up into the bathtub which is now not draining?
Your kitchen sink drain and your shower drain are connected to a common drain line. There is some sort of blockage in the drain line past the point where the shower drain ties in. You need to call a plumber to run a snake through the drain line from the kitchen to where it ties in to the main drain of your house.
How should washing up be done in a pub kitchen?
no that is weird
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.
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.
What kind of washing machine will pump water 5 feet up when draining The basement laundry room's drain requires the washing machine to drain up?
None, but you could install a transfer pump to the drain hose of one.
Can cement tools be washed off in the kitchen sink and will the cement plug up and harden in the drain?
They should not be cleaned in the kitchen sink and YES, it will harden in the drain.
How do you drain a washer into a drain above the washer?
Either have the washing machines pump it up Or use a sump designed to handle washing machine waste lint, volume etc
How can you get rid of ants on the kitchen sink?
Cover the sink with washing up liquid.
Why does your washing machine drain as it is filling up?
The hose has to be at least at the top of the washer.
