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    Jun 14, 2009, 11:22 AM
    Washer bubbles
    When my washing machine spins the other drains in trailer will gurgle. What can cause this and how can I fix the problem.
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    Jun 14, 2009, 01:46 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by vcowan View Post
    When my washing machine spins the other drains in trailer will gurgle. What can cause this and how can I fix the problem?
    A gurggle indicates that it's attempting to vent through the other drains. The solution would be to snake and clear the washer roof vent. Good luck, tom

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