My washer is in the back of the house, there are toilets in the middle and front part of the house. When the water is draining the wash, both toilet water will bubble then drain. Any idea what could be causing this. I had a plumber run a smake from the front toilet to the street about a month ago. Thanks
2007-06-12 07:15:42 · 7 answers · asked by timer 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I had the same thing happen and when we ran the washing machine the driveway became all wet from the outside drain, a plumber came out and snaked it from the driveway to the street sewer and it ended up being tree roots. Since you just had a plumber out I'm not really sure what the problem could be unless they missed something. Good luck!
2007-06-12 07:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy2One 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a vent (or lack of) problem. Drainage systems need air to operate properly. This air is obtained through the vent (which is the pipe that goes through the house roof). The main vent may be clogged with leaves, birds nests etc. If safe, go onto the roof with a flashlight and look for blockages. If found, remove as much as possible by hand and then flush the line with a garden hose. It may be that the washer drainline is not vented. When the washer is draining, since it has no air, it causes a vacuum and sucks air from other fixtures (toilets, sinks etc).
2007-06-12 14:39:05 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems the plumber should have went both ways from the cleanout. Towards the street, then back towards the house. It sounds like not all the tree roots are gone.
A washing machine is a good test on a drain system because its the fastest large volume fixture/appliance in the house. We often drain the washer while we are there to make sure we've done a good job on cabling the drain.
2007-06-12 14:39:34 · answer #3 · answered by rangedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there may be more than one line to the toilets and washer. this does not include vents that a bird or debris have become clogged as well.
the system as a whole may be connected but the issue appears not to be the toilets so call him or another out to revisit the issue.
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2007-06-12 14:37:32 · answer #4 · answered by X. X 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll bet the vent pipe on your roof is blocked(bird'snest) or it is too small to adequately vents as the water passes thru the system!
2007-06-12 15:07:46 · answer #5 · answered by jetpilot54 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One or more of your vents are blocked. Have them checked (plumber should have snaked them too, might try calling him and see if he'll finish the job for free).
2007-06-12 15:49:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it is in the vent as you have been told previously. But if you have your own septic system it probably needs pumping.
2007-06-12 15:38:36 · answer #7 · answered by Jake H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋