My front loader regularly has dirty, smelly water sloshing in the bottom. I live in an apt. and landlord installed drain direct to piping below sink. I assume it's siphoning in, any ideas how to stop this?
Hi Les,
Yes there is an easy way to resolve this.The way that a washer hose is intended to be rigged is the hose goes HIGHER than the machine itself. The reason is there is NOT a valve that keeps water from running out that hose, only the fact that the hose is routed so high.
So, this discharge hose then typically has a 180 degree bend and then about 4 to 10 inches of hose. THIS end of the hose is intended to fit LOOSELY into a plumbed drain line. Because the hose fits loosely into the drain line, that provided the required air break that prevents siphoning.
This "plumbed drain line" must have a "p" trap in it or sewer gases will fill back into the house.
Doc
SOURCE: water leaking out front of maytag washer
Remove the top cover of the machine. Check to see if the three tubes going into the dispenser drawer hv not come loose. Tighten well.
SOURCE: washer drain back flow to sink
No you do not want to restrict the machines pump out feature, FIX the house drain! call Roto Rooter if necessary.
SOURCE: Water overflowing from drain pipe
The problem with the new washing machines, is that they dump 20-22 gallons of water in 4-5 seconds. This amount is far more than the garden hose test will submit the drain to. Here are a number of solutions, I hope that one of these will help you.
#1 As mentioned above, you can restrict the flow of the drain pipe. I recommend a 3/4" x 6" brass nipple, or a 1/2" x 6" brass nipple, depending on your specific situation. The brass nipple will not corrode like a galvanized nipple.
#2 There is also a rubber cap that you attach to the drain pipe that fits around the drain hose tightly.
#3 Some situations might require that you have to raise your drain pipe. It is recommended that it be at least 36". This allows for gravity to assist the drain.
#4 Some situations will require that the drain pipe be increase in diameter. Older plumbing applications were installed using 1 1/2" piping. With the newer washing machine discharge volume, the 1 1/2" pipes will not support the discharge. Your drain line will need to be changed to 2". This option will be one of the more costly fixes, depending on the amount of line that needs to be changed.
#5 Some plumbing installations installed without a p-trap will need to be changed. The p-trap keeps sewer gas from coming back into the house. It also allows for a smooth transition into the drain line. Any restrictions in the drain line (i.e. ells, tees,) will cause the soap in the gray water to foam up which will cause the drain line to slowly back up.
I hope these solutinons help.
SOURCE: Whirpool Duet front loader ghw9100lw error code F02
if your hearing clackling try and clean the pump and the hose leading into the pump for a coin ,,small ,,(dime),,,hair clip,,also its a must that you use he detergent,,or you sude up,,if you do use he your using to much,,now bleach the unit out on a normal cycle hot wash cold rinse with about a pint of bleach...and no you can purchase part of a pump..it comes as you see it in unit..onthejob
SOURCE: My whirlpool front loader washer leaks water
Check the rubber boot just inside the door. You have to push the drum back slightly and rub your fingers around the entire boot. I had a similar problem and a key had fallen out of a pocket and cut into that boot. The leak would run out of the damaged boot then come out the bottom onto the floor. I purchased a new boot and it took me about 30 min to install it. The problem was solved. If the rubber boot is fine then the over soap thing is probably your problem.
72 views
Usually answered in minutes!
×