Plumbing in the Home/washing machine drain

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DixieL wrote at 2007-06-22 14:14:40
I had the same problem with a new washing machine overflowing the drain pipe.  The drain hose was installed without a gooseneck on it.  I purchased and installed a new drain hose with a gooseneck at the drain connection.  Evidently, the gooseneck slows down the water.  PROBLEM SOLVED.

jc wrote at 2010-04-01 15:48:05
I had this same problem! I did exactly what you did and the water never backed up, only with the washer! Plumber came said that the pipe was restricted with lent but not fully blocked! your washer pumps out more volume than the hose! He ran electric snake down it and it has been working ever since!

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I can answer just about any question on residential plumbing,as long as you ask a question that makes sense... I do however need you to be as thorough as possible on asking, it is hard to read between the lines and be on same page as person asking.

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35 years working in the field of plumbing service plumber, worked for some new home construction for several years, new commercial for 2 years, commercial maintainence, but prefer residential service

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5 years of vocational school plumbing trade. RPZ backflow prevention certified. Master licensed plumber state of Minnesota City of Minneapolis Licensed, City of ST. Paul licensed.
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