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    Nov 1, 2013, 08:57 PM
    My washer keeps backing up, how so I prevent this?
    My washer keeps backing up and flooding the laundry room. How do I prevent this?
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    Nov 1, 2013, 09:05 PM
    You probably have washer lint or something else blocking the drain pipe. I have pulled loads of it out of washer drains. Have someone auger the washer drain line and the pipe it connects to. You'll be surprised what will be found.
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    Nov 2, 2013, 08:39 AM
    Did the backup just start? What size washer standpipe. Do you have? With today's more powerful washer's a older inch and a half installation won't carry the volume. If this is the case I have a solution for you. Post back with more details. Back to you, Tom
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