washing machine

I just moved into a duplex from an apartment and the washer/dryer is set up in the basement. Today, I went to run a cycle just with an appliance cleaning powder (LemiShine) and monitored it closely. I've never had this kind of washer before, so I wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing. As...

Hi, I have a house built in 2013, and although I normally didn't use the washing machine valves to turn off the water in the past, I did recently when replacing the hoses. I noticed at that time that entire hot water valve body rotates about 15-20 degrees when turning the valve on and off, and...

Hi all, I have a 3 family building and there are existing hookups for washers and dryers in the basement for each unit. However the currently drain into the sump -- which goes out the window! They are not in use for this reason. I want to drain the machines properly, but due to their location...

I just had a new washing machine installed and it's making a gurgling sound when it's draining (the previous one didn't do this). Any idea what could be causing this? Wondering if it's normal, easy fix or whether I should call the installers back...

Right now, my washing machine in the basement drains into one of those very old, super-heavy concrete utility sinks. The sink is starting to crack and leaking more often, it often clogs with the lint from the washer, and we're tired of switching out the mesh sock covers. I want to put in a...

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We're finishing our basement and have installed a holding tank with ejector pump for the waste. Currently we have the pump connecting to an existing 2" line, which also has the kitchen sink (about 16 feet up the pipe) and a washing machine (about 12 feet down the pipe). I'm wondering if...

I just a got a washing machine. Of course I want to see it work in my unit and I keep coming across a problem. Water is leaking from the hose at the connecting part to valve only on the cold water side. On the hotside it works fine. I replaced that hose on the cold side with a SS braided hose...

I inherited a small mess that I am cleaning up. The basement washing machine and utility sink wet vent into a 1-1/2" riser that goes thru the concrete slab, w/ an AAV -- I am stuck with that situation (these were installed by a plumber for the previous owner.) I don't know the DFU but if not...

Just purchased a Everbuilt THD1020 (In-Line Sump Pump Check Valve) , and installed in the back hose of our washing machine. The original hose would leak detergent soap and water. Is it a good practice to install In-Line check valves like this on washing machines? Are there any negative...

It seems as though in my first floor apartment the kitchen sink, dishwasher, and garbage disposal are all connected as they should be. However, the kitchen sink (double sink) began backing up terribly. If I run the garbage disposal it empties one side of the sink into the other. I took apart all...

I'm in the process of remodeling a property built in 1954, and wanted to move the washing machine discharge pipe into the wall. I had a plumber out who wanted to move the p-trap from the end of the run to the stand pipe. This differs from the research I have done. It appears what needs to...

So I've done a ton of home remodeling over the last 20 years. I've done enough plumbing to feel at least somewhat confident to think about taking on this task but thought it best to ask a few questions first. The drain from the washing machine to the main line is constantly getting clogged...

Hello Everyone! I’m at my wits end with my washer drain overflowing and would appreciate any advice. I live in a 1970s mobile home, so it has 1-1/2” plumbing for the washer stack and drain. In the fall of last year, I replaced my old washer with a new Speed Queen toploader. It worked fine...

Here's a photo of my washing machine cycles: For all cycles circled in pink, my washing machine is now pumping out water like this: Also, I'm noticing my water supply on/off handle now looks like this: If you look closely, there's also a single drip of water below the screw: I'm not...

New member here. I know HVAC, but nothing about plumbing. Here's my problem: I own a '98 double wide. Nothing has been done to the plumbing since I bought the house. The washer we've had for 3 years has always drained fine, but made the sink make a horrible gurgling noise . The other day, while...

Hello - thanks in advance for any replies/advice. I am doing a laundry room addition on our house. My plan is to use one of those modern washing machine boxes with a standpipe+trap+vent on an interior wall. I found the UBC code sections about standpipe heights / trap distances and everything...

I'm trying to relocate my washer and add a utility sink in my basement. The only drain option I can think of is to use the existing 2" drain pipe from the kitchen sink, with dishwasher on the floor directly above. I have drawn up the following two options utilizing an AAV. Is this against code...

Hi! We are doing a remodel upstairs and need to arrange a "temporary" (read 6 months) laundry room in the lower level (still above grade garage). The water supply was easy - tapped into existing hot/cold from a nearby utility sink. The drain is a little more challenging, but not bad. I...

I'm looking to move my washing machine from one wall to the adjacent one. I'd like to reuse the existing vent but would like some advice. Essentially I'm looking to tie in to the current drain line under the floor. The current current sink and washing machine drains will be capped. Can I...