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    Jan 27, 2007, 11:35 AM
    Water overflows from drain pipe for washing machine
    When my washing machine drains, the water from the pipe overflows. What can I do besides calling a plumber?
    Thanks in advance.
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    Jan 27, 2007, 03:52 PM
    Answer to drain back up from washing machine.
    Since water is being PUMPED into the pipe
    There is either not enough slope to the drain ---can't handle the flow
    Or there is a blockage somewhere down the pipe
    Fluff and stuff.
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    Jan 28, 2007, 02:39 PM
    Buzz took the long way to explain it but one of two things, either the pump is too strong and puts out too much volume for a undersized drainage system to handle or you have a partial blockage on down the line and it needs to be snaked. From the washer roof vent. Good luck, Tom
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    Mar 24, 2013, 03:01 PM
    I'm going to do both, the balloon on the water hose and snake it,, any suggestions which to do first?

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