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    Jul 30, 2012, 08:05 PM
    Ge washer is overflowing at the hose into the drain pipe
    When draining, the water is overflowing where the hose is going into the drain in the wall. Is the water draining too fast. It doesn't happen all the time,but a few times a week.
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    Jul 30, 2012, 10:27 PM
    There is a fix for this that seals that pipe. Just look on the internet and you should be able to find it. Look at this: How to Fix Washing Machine Drain Pipe Overflow
    You may need a bigger drain or to clean out the drain you have now because lint builds up in a pipe and restricts it.

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