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pssinatl
Mar 19, 2007, 07:41 PM
Our washing machine drain overflows each time the machine drains -- I have snaked, used a pressure cuff with the garden hose, and tried Drano. The drain pipe is cast iron from the 1950s -- I'm wondering whether it has just corroded inside to the point that the internal diameter is partially occluded. Anything else I should try before I open up the cast iron pipe and try to replace it with PVC?

Thanks!:confused:

doug238
Mar 20, 2007, 09:20 PM
Is it a new maytag washing machine?