In order for the drain hose on your Top Load washer to function properly, the drain must be
at least 30′′ up from the floor and less than 8 feet high
. In order for the drain hose on your Front Load washer to function properly, the drain must be at least 24′′ up from the floor and less than 8 feet high.
How high should a washing machine drain box be off the floor?
Once you've selected the right washing machine outlet box for your situation, it should be installed at a height where the flood level rim (or the top of the drainage outlet) is
32” to 34” above the finished floor
.
How far should washer drain hose go into drain pipe?
Make sure that the drain hose has not been inserted too far into the waste pipe.
The maximum should be 15cm
inserted, otherwise a vacuum may form which can cause siphonage. The drain hose should be connected to the standpipe at the correct height for it to work properly.
How high can you put a washing machine drain hose?
If you check the documentation that came with the washer, it should contain the maximum drain height. Generally, the maximum height is around
39′′ (99 cm)
. Newer washers often have a drain hose permanently attached, which is designed to make drain installation fool proof.
How high should a sink drain be from the floor?
The standard height of a kitchen sink drain from the floor is
between 20 and 24 inches
. This varies based on the vanity, sink, and trap.
What size drain do you need for a washing machine?
Drain and Trap Requirements
A
2-inch
drain pipe is required for all washing machines. The former requirement of 1 1/2-inch pipe is not enough to handle the fast drainage of modern washers. As with all plumbing fixtures and appliances, a washing machine drain pipe must also contain a P-trap.
How should a washer drain hose look?
How tall does a washer standpipe need to be?
Laundry standpipes must be tall enough to extend past the washing machine's overflow line—typically
30-36” in height, or 18”-30” above the trap
.
How do you route a washing machine drain hose?
Reach around to the back of the washer with the measuring tape or yard stick. Leave the machine in its current position. Measure the maximum height of the discharge hose, at the arch, from the floor where it terminates into the standpipe in the floor, nearby laundry sink or recessed drain in the wall.
How far can a washer be from the drain?
The answer to this question is complicated by the fact that it is much harder to pump water vertically than horizontally. Washing machine manuals typically specify a minimum height of 39” for the entry of the drain hose into the standpipe or faucet box, and a
maximum height of 96” (8 feet)
.
How do I slow down the water in my washing machine drain?
A solution to your problem is to
put a restriction in your washing machine discharge hose
to slow down its flow to what your drain can handle. Just don't slow it down to the point that your washing machine timer times out and goes on to the next step in the cycle!
How high is bathroom sink drain?
The sink drain lines are
between 18 and 20 inches
high. Water supply lines are usually just a couple of inches higher, between 20 and 22 inches from the floor, and installed to the side of the drain line.
How far below drain should P trap be?
However, the Universal Plumbing Code stipulates that the total developed length of all tailpieces, arms and fittings connecting the drain to the p-trap must be
24 inches or less
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How high do you rough in a bathroom sink drain?
Sink Rough-In Details
Discharge hole (vertical): About
16 to 20 inches above the floor
; consider drain pipe to be the vertical centerline. Fixture (side to side buffer): From centerline, 15 inches minimum, 20 inches recommended.
Does a washer drain need a trap?
Your washing machine needs a trap on the drain line
because the drainpipe connects to the sewer or septic system. This means the pipe can be a conduit for sewer gas to drift up into your home. Every time your washer drains, some of the water that flows into the pipe is caught in the trap.
Does a washer drain need an air gap?
Without an air gap, a washing machine's dirty water may back-flow. Having an air gap gives you peace of mind, knowing that your plumbing's water pipes are protected from contaminants, but ultimately
you may be required to have an air gap installed on your washing machine whether or not you want to
.
How long should a washing machine drain pipe be?
It is best if your drain hose is 28” high from the ground.
For a top load washing machine, 5” of the hose will go inside the drain pipe. And for front load machines, the length should be 7”
.
Does a dishwasher drain hose need to be elevated?
A high loop prevents waste water back flowing from your sink to your dishwasher
. If the drain hose is not elevated, there is a potential for water to run the wrong way through your drain hose and can cause standing water at the bottom of your dishwasher.
How high can washing machine pump?
Generally, the maximum height is around
39′′ (99 cm)
. Newer washers often have a drain hose permanently attached, which is designed to make drain installation fool proof. The supplied drain hose shows you exactly how high the washer can discharge.
What is the minimum and maximum height of a standpipe?
Standpipes shall be individually trapped. Standpipes shall extend
not less than 18 inches (457 mm) but not greater than 42 inches (1066 mm) above the trap weir
. Access shall be provided to standpipes and drains for rodding.
