2006-08-20 07:41:56 · 16 answers · asked by josinn 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
It is best if the DRAIN line does have a U in it. That keeps the smells from the drain from coming into the washer because water remains in the lower part of the U, causing a seal that gases cannot pass through.
2006-08-20 07:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes it stays in the drain with the hairpin curve. Otherwise it could pop out when the water starts flowing.
2006-08-20 14:52:15 · answer #2 · answered by Dennis Fargo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're talking about the curve at the end of the hose, it is just there to hook into the drain and keeps the hose in place. There are adapters that will fit around the hose and into the drain to keep out odors.
2006-08-20 14:52:53 · answer #3 · answered by Jerry Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hairpin turn keeps gases from coming up out of the drain, so yes. Otherwise it can be very stinky!
2006-08-20 14:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by chrbarley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the appliance, the hose must go UP almost to the level of the top of the appliance, then DOWN into the standpipe. This prevents back-syphoning, where the appliance could suck from the drain. The next Down/Up bend forms a U bend to prevent smells from the drain.(like you have under your sink)
2006-08-23 17:43:00 · answer #5 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To prevent dirty water from backing back up into the washer after draining.
2006-08-20 14:48:03 · answer #6 · answered by dragonwing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I asked my Uncle Freddie but he is too stoned to answer right now. His hose hangs on the drain pipe, that's all I know.
2006-08-20 14:49:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, or the water will all drain by gravity.
2006-08-20 14:47:25 · answer #8 · answered by helixburger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
2006-08-22 18:35:36 · answer #9 · answered by Renee D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Up then down.
2006-08-20 14:46:37 · answer #10 · answered by Private Account 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋