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Washing machine Problem

jim_94
jim_94 Member Posts: 37
in THE MAIN WALL
Have you tried using a low sudsing detergent? You might be putting too much detergent in, check the manufacturers instructions for how much and what type. I had a customer put a sponge around the hose where it went into the standpipe and that took care of her problems.
Jim

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  • Maynard
    Maynard Member Posts: 74
    Washing machine Problem

    I Know This Is Off Topic Of Website...Can't Get An Answer To A Problem A lot Of People Seem To Have.
    Washing machine Drain Pipe Overflows With Soap...No Water.
    Old Machine Never A Problem..2 Year Old Machine Problem From Day 1.
    Drain Pipe Drains Water All Day Long When I Put Hose In It.
    24" Pipe leading To Washing Machine Drain Hose.
    Any Solutions Would Be Greatly Appreciated.
    Thanks.
  • Brad White
    Brad White Member Posts: 2,399
    Suds.....

    Heavier than air. Lighter than water...

    Is this a modern front-loader? Have you tried "HE" (High Efficiency) low-sudsing detergent?

    Your drain may also not be vented properly, thus the receptor neck is the vent and out she comes by force of drain water surcharge.

    When we design high rises, we design separate drain stacks for laundries. If not, it makes bathtubs on the lower levels rather interesting when the upstairs folks are doing laundry.
    "If you do not know the answer, say, "I do not know the answer", and you will be correct!"



    -Ernie White, my Dad
  • Steamhead (in transit)
    Steamhead (in transit) Member Posts: 6,688
    I had this problem in my house

    traced it to a horizontal 1924-vintage 2-inch galvanized drain pipe. It wouldn't stay clear no matter how many times I snaked it. Finally replaced it with PVC, no more problems.

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  • Singh_6
    Singh_6 Member Posts: 19
    Suds pressure zone

    Sounds like not only a venting issue, but also where drain pipe is connected in relation to the stack. Can happen with three stories or more buildings. So if washer is in basement, and you have 1st and 2nd floor above suds build up in stack. Tie drain line further downstream of the stack, and on it's own like Brad says.
  • jackchips_2
    jackchips_2 Member Posts: 1,337
    Nice to see

    you guys (engineers) follow the Mass code, Brad.

    I would be inclined to just tape the hose to the standpipe so nothing comes out and try it for a while. If the water runs clear it just might be a venting problem.

    Another option would be to cut the trap off, put a TY in, reinstall a trap and standpipe and install one of those autovents higher than the standpipe.

    Good thing I'm not an engineer. LOL

    Jack
  • Weezbo
    Weezbo Member Posts: 6,231
    might try Borax....

    when we pipe these things in...someone will build a newer model designed to push 700 GPM down the 2" ...next year:)

    it may also happen that your home has an inch and a half trap...if,it has a guy grey box on it from years ago...

    while not likely ,..it is possible that you might consider snaking the line..years of grey water add up especially if you do not have ABS or PVC drain waste and vents...

    old thought is if it is an inch and a half trap...put a two inch on it andraise the stand pipe riser by 6 inches or so at that time...code would have you have 2" trap and drain 1 1/2" vent...i make my risers 28 and 3/8".
  • Brad White
    Brad White Member Posts: 2,399
    Time was

    it was not in the code at least according to Joe Barbera, my plumbing/sanitary design instructor.

    Some days I wish you were an engineer, Jack!
    "If you do not know the answer, say, "I do not know the answer", and you will be correct!"



    -Ernie White, my Dad
  • Jim Bennett
    Jim Bennett Member Posts: 607
    Riser...

    NY code (last time I looked) calls for the standpipe to be 24" above the outlet of the trap. This allows for sudsing.

    Also, I have two washers in my house, one p trap drains into a wye/45 combination and the other drains into a t wye. The t wye overflows occasionaly, the wye 45 combination never does.

    Gotta change that someday :)

    jim

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  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    newer machines

    really need a 2" drain. Older homes sometimes only have 1-1/2"

    Best not to tape the hose to the standpipe. It could create a siphon and not allow the machine to fill! If you do fasten it, get those rubber donut styled with the slots to act as a siphon breaker.

    Maybe pinch the washer drain hose to restrict the gpm flow a bit?

    hot rod

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  • Mad Dog!!!!!!!!
    Mad Dog!!!!!!!! Member Posts: 157
    Suds pressure zone, piping, and most importantly................

    VENTING to prevent this. Suds become a huge issue in High rise bldgs and laundromats, and this is where, you'll usually see the proper adherence to the rules....."40 pipe diameters upstream..........Mad Dog
  • mtfallsmikey
    mtfallsmikey Member Posts: 765
    IPC/BOCA

    Codes mandated 24" standpipe above the trap, sometimes just a short piece of 2" pipe between trap and sanitary tee can cause a problem too.
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