We just purchased an new GE washing machine. When water is being discharged during the wash or spin cycle, water leaks from the connection where the drain hose is inserted into the standpipe. Would it be okay to wrap duct tape around this connection. I asked a guy at Home Depot and he advised...

I am getting a new washer and want to put it in a different place that the old one. The problem is it's about 8 feet from the standpipe. Can I put on a longer piece of drain hose and use it? Thanks, Rick

I have read lots of answers about dealing with the smell of drains from a washing machine, sink etc... My washing machine plumbing seems unusual with the drain away pipe going into a long white pipe that goes under the floorboards but also goes straight up for about 50cms to an end point that has...

I have a Kenmore washer and have a problem of water backing up in the drain pipe. It seems that it drains too quickly and thus the overflow. I the drain pipe comes out of the laundry room floor and there is also a drain on the floor. Could I add on to the drain hose to possibly slow the flow down?...

I would like to move my washing machine from its current position, directly in front of our utility tubs. The new location will require a discharge hose close to 15' long. (The washer inlet hoses will be about as long, too.) Is there any problem with this? Where can I get this length of...