washing machine causing drain smell

pakana · #1 Apr 27, 2008, 08:45 AM

please could anyone help. my washing machine is right next to the sink in my kitchen. the sink drain smells awful and im sure its because of the washing machine . i have tried various drain cleaners and the outside drains seem to be fine. Im not sure what to do as i simply cant afford to call out a plumber

pakana · Apr 27, 2008, 09:01 AM

hi speedball it seems to smell at different times throughout the day especially first thing in the morning when water i flushed.

pakana · Apr 27, 2008, 09:04 AM

also i forgot to mention the gurgling noise made by the machine when it empties. this seems to bring up the smell.

pakana · Apr 27, 2008, 09:12 AM

yes i hear gurgles when it empties water and when the machine spins i can hear the pipes 'shuddering'

pakana · Apr 27, 2008, 09:32 AM

sorry speedball im really confused . the laundre and sink outlet is not near the kitchen roof. the drains out directl outside into the drain in the garden/yard area.

pakana · Apr 27, 2008, 09:49 AM

the washing machine and sink are next to each other -just not near the kitchen roof.
is the washer vent the part that connects to the kitchen drain? and what does snake mean precisely- does it involve some sort of tool ? sorry if i appear a novice also im from london and maybe im getting confused with the terminology

speedball1 · Apr 27, 2008, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pakana

the washing machine and sink are next to each other -just not near the kitchen roof.
is the washer vent the part that connects to the kitchen drain? and what does snake mean precisely- does it involve some sort of tool ? sorry if i appear a novice also im from london and maybe im getting confused with the terminology

A sewer snake looks like this, (see image) When you said sink i thought you meant the kitchen sink instead of the laundry sink. Sorry! My mistake! The roof vent you want to snake is located over the washer /sink area. Go up on the roof and drop the snake all the way down to the base.
Then put out about 20 feet more. test by cycling the washer. good luck, Tom



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