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    Apr 14, 2009, 10:52 AM
    Rain Water in Washing Machine
    Why is it sometimes, not always I find water in my washing machine when it rains? I am not washing at the time.
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    Apr 14, 2009, 11:10 AM

    Your machine would be plumbed into the outside pipes, so there could be water coming in from maybe a crack or a broken pipe or join, this would allow water to seep in from the outside which would then eventually end up in your machine.

    I would try and have a look yourself just in case the inlet is obvious to the eye, if not call in a plumber or maybe you have some insurance which may cover the instalation of your machine.
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    Apr 14, 2009, 11:35 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by dat View Post
    Why is it sometimes, not always I find water in my washing machine when it rains? I am not washing at the time.
    How much water are we speaking of? Cheers, tom
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    Apr 14, 2009, 11:37 AM
    How much water are we speaking of? Is there a sump pump in your basement?
    Let me know, Tom
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