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WEBJan 21, 2009 · 11603 posts · Joined 2007. #18 · Dec 23, 2012 (Edited) The washing machine hose must not be extended by splicing and must fit loosely in the drain pipe assembly. Otherwise you can damage the washing machine. If you get overflow then the drain pipe needs to be upgraded or there is a clog.
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WEBJan 16, 2016 · 11616 posts · Joined 2007. #8 · Jan 16, 2016 (Edited) The drain hose that came with the washing machine should be able to reach the standpipe and fit loosely inside. If you splice on more hose you can overload the washing machine pump. If the standpipe is not tall enough then the machine might pump fast enough to cause it to overflow where ...
How to connect washer drain hose to laundry tub
WEBSep 11, 2016 · How to connect washer drain hose to laundry tub. I just bought a new LG top loading washer. My house has a laundry tub, not a standpipe. The washer was installed with a light-weight "plastic" hose and without a way to clip it to the laundry tub. I ran a load of wash and the hose just popped off the laundry tub, dumping water all over the floor.
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WEBMay 10, 2009 · 1671 posts · Joined 2006. #2 · May 10, 2009. Look down into the drain pipe. There may be a rubber collar inside it to prevent the hose from coming out during the discharge cycle of the washer. If you have never made …
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WEBApr 27, 2011 · This can shorten the life of the washing machine (wear out the drain pump) and can also allow siphoning of waste water back into the machine after it shuts off. The standpipe (vertical riser where the washing machine hose is placed) needs to be higher than the top of the tub inside the machine. The entire washing machine drain pipe must …
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WEBDec 22, 2022 · Yes, it should slip right over the washing machine drain fitting, and secure with those C-clamps or use your current plastic retainer hose clamp. A little dish soap will help it slide on easier. No biggy, you'll know once …
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WEBFeb 2, 2012 · Imagine a hose with a hole. Cut out the bad section, pop that thing in and join with hose clamps. It will leak eventually, but for occasional outdoor use that doesn't tend to matter. For a semi-permanant indoor hookup, I've given two cheap solutions, as it seams plumbing it legit is not an option for you. Reply Like.
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WEBMar 16, 2022 · My washing machine hose slides into an open drain pipe - as it does in most of the homes I have seen. I am having a little bit of 'mist'/splatter coming out when it drains (I have tried to put the hose further down the pipe, but not a long hose on this machine!)
Drip pan under washing machine filled with water
WEBMay 1, 2015 · 10741 posts · Joined 2012. #13 · May 2, 2015. HomeLearner said: Looking at the full pan of water, I wonder if the leakage might be from the bottom of the washer. It's possible, but not likely. Check where the drain hose exits the washer. Sometimes the drain hose clamp gets worn or drain hose works loose.
Washing machine drain hose - how high can it pump?
WEBJan 29, 2012 · The drain hose end should be at least as high as the water level inside the machine during washing, otherwise the water may drain out of the machine before the washing agitation is finished. Pumping washing machine water into the sump pump pit won't hurt the machine but could shorten the life of the sump pump or could cause long term ...