Hello,
My sewer backs up into the basement when my washing machine runs. What could the problem be?

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Originally Posted by codybeebe

Hello,
My sewer backs up into the basement when my washing machine runs. What could the problem be?

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You need to have someone run a snake through your drain. This happens to us every couple of years. Luckily my husband is a plumber, so he has the tools! It's easy to do, so you could buy one at Home Depot or Lowe's. I don't think plumbers charge much to do it.

Thanks, that was kind of what I was thinking.

The service call and time could be about $150, you can rent the rodder at Home Depot if you want to try yourself. Open the clean out and see if there is standing water, if not the clog is up stream closer to your washer, probably where it is trapped.