Washer Drain Hose Frustrations

[Jtzavoli]

I just purchased a house and a washer and dryer. The user manual notes that the drain hose must be a minimum of 39 inches from the base. The box with the standpipe is only about 34 inches high, and the drain hose is quite long (PLEASE SEE PICS)

What can I do to make things work? I am hopeful its nothing major. I already discovered that the builder never mounted the stove outlet to the wall .... just left it on the floor behind the stove. Thanks in advance for your help guys!

 

[JerryR]

Mine is 34” high also. I believe that’s the standard.

Just keep the top of the hose arc higher than 39” and inset no more than 8” of drain hose into the standpipe and wash away. You will be fine.

.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Reach4]

The user manual notes that the drain hose must be a minimum of 39 inches from the base.

Could you post the precise wording for that?

I think there is a clip on the dryer side of the washer that could help you dress that drain hose to not stick up like that.

I am not a plumber.

 

[Jtzavoli]

Could you post the precise wording for that?

I think there is a clip on the dryer side of the washer that could help you dress that drain hose to not stick up like that.

I am not a plumber.

Here is the wording: "Check the height of your drain system and make sure the minimum height is met of 39 in. Make sure to measure the height from the ground where the washer is placed."

 

[WorthFlorida]

Go to the 2:50 time mark. You should have a U shape gadget to hold the hose in place. You can loop the arc higher but the important part is the depth of the hose inside the drain pipe. Too deep and water can be siphoned from the wash tub during use. You should have a zip tie to tie it to one of the fill hoses to clamp it down preventing the drain hose from popping out. Drain hoses on all new machines are about the same, very stiff but they can be loop down before going up to the drain of just pushed to the side to fit behind the machine.

 

[Reach4]

Here is the wording: "Check the height of your drain system and make sure the minimum height is met of 39 in. Make sure to measure the height from the ground where the washer is placed."

Thanks. I was hoping to Google the wording. I cannot find a match for "make sure the minimum height is met" or "Check the height of your drain system". I presume they have not scanned your manual.

WorthFlorida's interpretation that they want you to tie the hose into a high loop makes sense.

 

[JerryR]

As i stated, my pipe is 34” off the floor. Owned this house for 6 years. In that 6 years I’ve had several washers connected and never had an issue. I have a Fisher-Paykel, Whirlpool and Samsung washer and never a problem. The reason for multiple washers was I owned 4 houses and was moving washers around before selling homes.

My vacation home also has a 34” standpipe and came with a whirlpool that worked fine. I replaced it with a Samsung and it also works problem free.

 

[Reach4]

This sure looks like handier box placement for valve operation. The lower height would be dressier by hiding the drain and valves.

 

[Jtzavoli]

As i stated, my pipe is 34” off the floor. Owned this house for 6 years. In that 6 years I’ve had several washers connected and never had an issue. I have a Fisher-Paykel, Whirlpool and Samsung washer and never a problem. The reason for multiple washers was I owned 4 houses and was moving washers around before selling homes.

My vacation home also has a 34” standpipe and came with a whirlpool that worked fine. I replaced it with a Samsung and it also works problem free.

Do you have the drain hose arched at 39 inches or directly into the pipe at 34 inches? Thank you so much for your response!

 

[JerryR]

Do you have the drain hose arched at 39 inches or directly into the pipe at 34 inches? Thank you so much for your response!

Here’s a link to a GE site explaining issues with drain hoses. Basically toy want the high point of the hose above highest water level in tub. If not it will siphon. If your washer doesn’t drain when filling you are ok.

At primary home this is how it’s connected.