My washing machine drain pipe is like the one under my sink. Its not just a straight pipe, it has that trap thing on it, and for some reason, it keeps getting clogged. I rented a drain snake last spring and managed to pull w glob of thread/twine up out of the drain.
Once again my washing machine drain pipe is clogged and running water all over the floor. Its like a swimming pool in my utility room. My dad rigged everything in this house and the washing machine drain goes into a concrete floor, but has one of those trap looking things on it. Is that supposed to be there? Dad did the best he could, but some of the things he rigged have cost me a fortune to fix right. Any suggestions on how to get this pipe to stop clogging. I already stuck a drain snake into the pipe but it is getting hung up in the trap or whatever you call that squiggly pipe and I cannot get it unclogged.I think I may have to hire a plumber today or hang the hose out the window to drain the washer. Help!
2006-10-23 00:46:36 · 6 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Sigh,,, I know the feeling,,,
Did DAD also install the MAIN plumbing,,,before the slab was poured?
His intentions were all GOOD by the way.
If the house was built by a contractor who used a PLUMBING contractor, then some type of P trap should have been inline at the time the slab was poured, to eliminate sewer gas back up.
If the P trap is visible and accessable, measure the pipe diameter, get a piece that size from a home repair store, and a "collar" / fitting, to secure the new section to the old, straightened out.
Is the plumbing PVC or ???
Insert the washer drain hose and relax.
Rev. Steven
2006-10-23 01:28:54 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, the "P-trap" is necessary for a washing machine drain. It prevents sewer gas from backing up through the drain pipe.
If this drain line keeps plugging up consider putting a union just down stream of the p-trap so it could be easily disassembled for cleaning.
2006-10-23 11:42:33 · answer #2 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two suggestions.
One is look at the base of the trap and see if there is a threaded plug in it. If so put a bucket under it and unscrew that plug. It is then much easier to clean through it.
Other idea is if you put a pantyhose leg over the drain hose (get a clamp to hold it on) then all the lint will go into it and none will pass into the drain itself.
2006-10-23 12:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No elbow should be in the pipe. Make sure it is min. 2" plumbing PVC and is a straight run to the drain pipe.
Do it yourself repairs and alterations can sure cost money sometimes!
2006-10-23 08:20:02 · answer #4 · answered by novamanassas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the washing machine should only have a black rubber hose draining into your laundry tub.have a plumber install said tub,use lint screens on end of hose.
2006-10-23 07:55:44 · answer #5 · answered by curtisitruck 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes the trap is designed to prevent sewer gases from backing up into the building they can be pretty smelly lol have a great day
2006-10-23 09:46:51 · answer #6 · answered by stopit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋