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    doitherselfer Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 15, 2009, 01:12 PM
    Washing machine drain overflows
    My house was built in 1969 and I have a septic system. When my washing machine drains the pipe in the wall overflows. If I stop the cycle the water quickly goes down the drain... I have snaked the pipe several times with no luck.. Not sure if it is a problem with the pipes or the appliance... please help.
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    Nov 15, 2009, 11:04 PM

    Have your septic checked I have the ame set up
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    Nov 15, 2009, 11:05 PM

    It is clogged drain. You will have to have it cleaned so it can accept water input from your washing machine.
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