Asked by: Petrache Carrondo
home and garden home appliances

How do you connect a washing machine sink and washing machine to the same drain?

Connect the Sink and Washing Machine
  1. Insert the drain hose from the washing machine into the top of the sewer pipe.
  2. Fit together the p-trap and drainpipe and place them into position between the tailpiece and the sewer pipe.
  3. Connect the drainpipe for the sink to the tee inlet.


Similarly one may ask, can a washer and sink share a drain?

The plumbing code requires one on every drain and has established rules governing its size and distance from the fixture trap. If you're joining a washing machine and kitchen sink on the same drain, you may be able to vent them both with a single vent if they are close enough together.

Similarly, how do I install a washer drain? Washer Drain
  1. Locate a drainpipe to which you can connect the washer drain.
  2. Cut the pipe with a hacksaw and install a wye fitting or a sanitary tee, depending on the orientation of the pipe.
  3. Run a length of 2-inch ABS pipe to the wall behind the washing machine.

Likewise, why is the water from my sink going into my washing machine?

A clogged drain causes water to back up into the standpipe and spill on the floor. Clearing the clogged drain will usually resolve the problem. The washing machine drain hose goes down about two feet into the plumbing drain standpipe. From there, the water then goes into a drain trap.

Can a washing machine drain into a floor drain?

Draining a washer into a floor drain depends on where the floor drain connects. For example, if the floor drain connects to a sump pit that discharges the wastewater to the outside of the home, then you can not drain your washing machine into the floor drain.

Related Question Answers

Lenna Morlas

Professional

Do you need to vent a washing machine drain?

If the drain of your washing machine fits tightly into the drain, you definitely need a washing machine drain vent. It allows air in which prevents the possibility of a vacuum forming that could affect the water draining from your washing machine.

Madelein Muhldorfer

Explainer

Why put a sink in the laundry room?

A Place for Pre-Soaking and Hand-Washing
Because it has water taps and at least one faucet, a utility sink is a convenient place to soak laundry that has stains, is particularly dirty or could benefit from a brightening cleanser. It also provides an easy way to hand-wash delicate items.

Coumba Starkman

Explainer

Why does my sink gurgle when my washing machine drains?

When your washing machine drains or empties the water, it pushes the water out at high volume using its drain pump. When gurgling at sinks or toilets occur, this usually means the shared waste pipe is partially blocked. The blocked waste pipe does not allow the water from the washer to pump out fast enough.

Magela Visnap

Pundit

What is code for washing machine drain?

The standard for new washing machine drain sizes, according to the Universal Plumbing Code, is now 2 inches. The pipe should be between 18 and 30 inches high from the floor, while the P-trap should be between 6 and 18 inches from the floor. These standpipes connect into the home sewage system.

Rusi Serret

Pundit

Can dishwasher and washing machine use same waste pipe?

Plumbing-in your washing machine and dishwasher
Hook the waste hose into a standpipe with a P-trap. A dishwasher normally just has a cold water supply. Connect the waste hose to a washing machine trap beneath the sink or use a standpipe with a P-trap.

Semidan [email protected]

Pundit

How do you clean a washing machine waste pipe?

Test the flow of water through the outlet pipe while the hose is disconnected. Use a longer (up to 25-foot) snake to locate or loosen clogs. Double the amount of baking soda and vinegar, using the baster to squirt vinegar as hard down the pipe as possible. Follow with very hot water.

Ambarisha Cerdeiras

Pundit

Eduar Labisch

Pundit

How does a washing machine drain?

What does the drain function on a washing machine do? It removes the water from the tub during the spin cycle. The washer pump forces water from the bottom of the machine into the drain hose. The drain hose loops to the top of the machine, and then down to the drain, enabling the tub to fill.

Maira Karzazi

Teacher

Where does washing machine waste pipe go?

The waste pipe for a washing machine or dishwasher must connect to the foul water sewer and not the rain water soakaway. The Foul water sewer can easily be identified as this is where the waste from the toilet goes.

Angelena Gallais

Teacher

Why is my washing machine not draining?

If the washer won't drain there might be a clogged pump or hose. It's common for small socks or other small clothing items to get into the water drain system and clog the hose leading to the pump or the pump itself. If the washer won't drain the lid switch assembly might be defective. This is a very common problem.

Xesca Olaegui

Teacher

Can you put Drano down a washing machine pipe?

Yes, Drano works just as well in a washer drain. Just make sure you run another load of water before you put laundry in your washing machine.

Kamala Danielsson

Teacher

How do you stop a washing machine from overflowing?

Using a Wire Mesh Lint Catcher. The best way to stop laundry overflow is to use mesh lint catchers that attach to the end of your washing machine drain pipe. A strip of plastic tightens around the drain hose to keep the mesh sack from falling off.

Fayez Teja

Reviewer

How do I change a washer in a sink?

Upgrade Your Laundry Sink
  1. Step 1: Buy a new sink and faucet. Photo 1: Disconnect the old sink.
  2. Step 2: Remove the old sink. Start by closing the water valves that lead to the faucet and disconnecting the supply tubes.
  3. Step 3: Install the new sink. Photo 2: Drill the faucet hole.

Stanley Bergerhoff

Reviewer

Can you install a sink anywhere?

Almost anything is possible, and your kitchen design specialist can advise you on your options. Keep in mind that you can put the sink anywhere you want, but changing the plumbing will affect your budget.