The washer is on a wall in which the other side of the wall is in our garage. Yesterday I noticed that water was seeping out underneath that wall onto the garage floor. Again, the floor all around the washer itself is dry. Any ideas on how this happened, and how much it could be to repair?
2006-06-15 07:47:22 · 14 answers · asked by curliegirl80 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
there should be three connections to the washer - hot water - cold water - and a drain line. If the leak is leaking constantly (whether the washer is in use or not) then it is probably a leak on the hot or cold water line inside the wall that goes to the washer. If you see the water only when you wash, then its more than likely the drain line leaking in the wall or make sure that the drain hose is properly in the drain line or there is a restriction or stoppage in the drain line that is causing it to overflow when the water is being pumped out of the washer
2006-06-20 16:32:22 · answer #1 · answered by DeWayne 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, you want to make certain you do as thorough a job as possible at tracing the source of the water. Sometimes leaks drain through circuitous routes to collect in a puddle some distance from where they began. But since your washer is on the other side of that wall, we do know that there is plumbing in the area. There will be hot and cold supply lines and a drain pipe running to your sewage system. Most likely one of these is the culprit. Someone qualified will have to locate the plumbing, go into the wall, and fix the leak. It's the kind of repair most home handymen could do themselves, so it shouldn't cost too much. Repairing the wall will probably be the most expensive part of the process.
If you don't know anyone handy enough to do it, you may have to hire a plumber to find and fix the leak and then a contractor to fix the hole in the wall. That's where it could get pricey. But at least you could get that leak fixed now (the pressing problem) and worry about the wall when you have the time and cash.
I do my own plumbing, so I have no idea what the professionals charge, but, assuming there's no major problem (and there probably isn't, so be careful about extensive work estimates), I would guess it shouldn't cost much more than a hundred bucks to fix the leak.
2006-06-15 08:07:44 · answer #2 · answered by miltonmalone 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I understand you right, washer on one side, open garage space on the other side; Water in the garage near said wall.
If that is the case, then I assume no water heater, water softener, or any other appliance that holds water is in the vicinity. I also assume that it has not rained anytime soon. Then it is probably a busted water pipe. If you've done any work in the walls near this area anytime soon you may have damaged a pipe or drain pipe. Even if you have not done any work, a water pipe (in layman's terms, the ones supplying the water to your sinks) joint may have weakened over time.
Call a plumber and ask them to take a look at it. As far as repair cost, if it is a busted pipe, it can get pretty high. Because we are talking a repair inside the walls. The wall has to be destroyed near the problem area (or more to find it), then the repair of the pipe and finally putting Humpty Dumpty back together again. And fixing any water damaged parts of the house.
2006-06-15 08:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the hose that drains the water from the washer is inside the drain pipe in the wall far enough. It may just be that the drain has a clog. I'm assuming that your garage is a step down from the house. This is unless your house is built on a slab instead of a foundation.
2006-06-15 08:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by suzy q 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pipe in the wall is leaking...Call the plumber. It probably isn't anything more than a couple of hours work and a little solder.
Normally the hoses are what goes with a washing machine, but if the water isn't near the washer, that probably isn't it.
That said, while the plumber is there, if you don't have a shut off valve already, you may want him to do that...an ounce of prevention....
2006-06-15 07:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by Nick C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a DIY try to cut a very neat square from the sheetrock. You should discover the cause and repair. Then make a wood frame for the sheetrock square and attach it back over the opening. You may have to place some strips of wood behind the wall/sheetrock in order to attach the framed piece, screws preferably. You now have an access if needed again.
2006-06-22 07:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the hose that brings the water into the washer. To check the hose for leaks pull the washer out and wrap paper towel around. If the paper towel gets saturated (not just damp from sweating) you probably have a cracked hose. If its the hose you can do it your self for under $10.
2006-06-15 07:52:11 · answer #7 · answered by Running Rabbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the pipe is leaking inside the wall. You could carefully cut out a hole in the drywall and try to patch it yourself or call a plumber.
2006-06-15 07:52:08 · answer #8 · answered by gentle giant 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water Behind Wall
2017-02-22 05:06:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the drain is leaking or overflowing. Should be less than $150 to fix
2006-06-15 07:51:37 · answer #10 · answered by gabluesmanxlt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋