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.
Can a washing machine drain be too high?
Yes, the drain hose needs to be elevated
and it’s always best to do so at a level that’s higher than the washing machine itself. This will prevent possible siphoning. There are also other steps you can take to ensure that you get the best drainage.
How high should the water supply to a washing machine?
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 long can you extend a washing machine drain hose?
We advise against the use of hose extensions; in case of absolute need, the extension must have the same diameter as the original hose and
must not exceed 150 cm in length
. Ensure that if the drain hose is pushed into a standpipe, that the end does not go down more than 15cms (6 inches).
How far can a washing machine pump water horizontally?
The unit pumps the effluent upward to 14 feet and/or
140 feet
horizontally (with gravity fall).
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 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.
Can a washing machine drain into 1 1 2 pipe?
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 tall should a washer pipe 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
.
What is the standard length of a washing machine drain hose?
Drain hoses for washing machines come in different lengths. They are available from
4-6 feet
. 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.
How do you route a washing machine drain hose?
How do I extend my washing machine drain pipe?
Can I drain my washer into the sump pump?
Can the washing machine drain into a sump pump?
A washing machine should not drain into the sump pump
. A washing machine that drains into the sump pump pushed dirty water into the pump and your yard. This can contaminate the groundwater and soil and lead to a more dangerous problem.
Where does the water drain from a washing machine?
The drain hose is usually found
on the back of the washer
, along with two separate hoses for both cold and hot water supply. The drain hose carries wastewater out of the machine, while the hot and cold water supply hoses bring clean water in.
How tall is a washing machine?
The standard full-size washing machine is 27 inches wide. The height is
between 35 and 43 inches
. The height of the washers will increase by about 12 inches.
Does a washing machine 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.
How do you slow down a 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 should a washer drain hose look?
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.
Why does my sink fill with water when my washing machine drains?
Sometimes, water might back up in the kitchen sink while you’re doing a load of laundry, or your bathtub will fill with water. Either case means that
your main drain line is clogged
. You need to call a professional to clear the drain for you.
Can you use toilet drain for washing machine?
As mentioned it should be put through your local authority but
if your drainage under the washing machine is accessible and at least 3′′ it is possible
. Running the toilet straight into the wash machine drain isn’t possible if it discharges through a floor waste (gully).
Tying a shower and tub drain to the same drain as the washing machine is feasible as long as you follow the basics of plumbing
, keeping the water flowing and vented with adequate pressure.
