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Why does a washing machine drain pipe keep overflowing even when there are no obstructions in the pipe?
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∙ 13y ago
The washing machine is pumping out water faster than the drain pipe can handle. A trap in the drain pipe to which the washing machine hose is attached is required and that makes the water flow slower than you might expect. Having the washing machine some distance from the main drain line requiring a long horizontal run in the machine's drain pipe will also result in a slower flow. Other causes could be: undersized waste pipe, backward wyes or santees, backgraded piping, backed up gray water system.
An obstruction such as a checker piece or Poker chip could be lodged within the pipe. Such an obstruction acts as a valve or flap that will pivot out of the way when a snake is pushed through the pipe but pivot closed when water attempts to flow through.
Nowadays a two inch drain pipe is recommended. Some cities require two inches or larger.
Do not seal around where the washing machine hose is hooked onto the drain pipe as this could overload components within the machine.
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Can you drain washing machine waste into storm drain?
No.
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
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".
What size PVC for a washing machine drain?
2" minimum.
What size drain line serves a washing machine?
Minimum 1 1/2"
Why does my washing machine drain pipe keep overflowing even when there are no obstructions in the pipe?
See if there is something stuck in the pipes that is clogging it up and causing this to happen.
Why does your washing machine drain pipe keep overflowing even when there are no obstructions in the pipe?
could be a multitude of things; undersized waste pipe, backwards wyes or santees, backgraded piping, backed up gray water system
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?
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 wrong with a Kenmore front-load washing machine when it shows a code F-21?
F-21 means problems draining-check drain hose for kinks or other obstructions.
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
