Washing Machine Standpipe Combined With Sink Drain

This is a vertical pipe connected to a p trap which then connects to a drain.

Washing machine standpipe combined with sink drain.

Buy a high efficiency washing machine high efficiency washing machines use a lot less water than a standard washer therefore limiting the amount of water behind sent down the drain. The flow in a vent is toward the roof. How to unclog a washing machine drain pipe first things first turn the water supply to the appliance off and also switch the power to the area off at the breaker before you attempt any repairs. This is in virginia.

Is once again venting the two fixtures to the roof. However experts propose that the best way to ensure the proper draining of the washing machine is through the installation of a standpipe. This photo shows a washing machine drain joined to a laundry sink drain. Water is drained from the washing machine directly into the sink.

Many people make the mistake of draining the water from their washing machine through a utility sink. This is the new pvc drain pipe. The proper way to drain a washing machine isn t to hook the hose over the edge of a utility sink as many homeowners do but to install a standpipe and secure it to the wall framing. Is a 1 1 2 vent 90 degree elbow looking at an upside down 1 1 2 san tee.

The washing machine drain 1 5 would run horizontally along wall pick up the lavatory drain still 1 5 and wye into a 2 drain with the shower which then wyes into a 3 drain with the toilet and on to a sump. The san tee is upside down because its medium turn sweep must be aligned with the flow. Trust me you don t want a short circuit on top of the whole clogged drain problem. The drain hose from the washing machine is hung on the edge of the laundry sink.

I will be putting the utility sink in the empty space between the dryer and the white wall in the picture the washing machine is immediately to the right of the dryer. The original copper pipe was 1 1 4 and the new pvc is 1 1 2. This install is in a basement so it would be very difficult to cut more concrete or run a separate line to the sump. Connect the washing machine to the sink drain if.