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    Aug 23, 2010, 03:47 AM
    All the water is backing up into basement
    All the water is backing up from the washer,the toilet, the kitchen sink, and the shower.. the pipe that the washer drains into downstairs is where all the water comes out of. Can you help please? Jeanne
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    Aug 23, 2010, 04:10 AM

    jeanne629, the only thing I can do to help is recommend you run a snake through the drain. You may be able to rent one at your local Lowe's or Home depot. A little more info, like whether is septic tank or city sewage, might get little more help. Good luck
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    Aug 23, 2010, 04:25 AM

    Hi... I have city sewage,and I'm going to snake the drain.. it did rain a lot yesterday.. but the water is coming directly from washing rinse cycle,flushing toilet,using kitchen faucet... I'll try the snake:) thank u so much
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    Aug 23, 2010, 06:48 AM

    Hey Jean, The backup's coming from the washer stand pipe. Is that correct?
    Do you have a basement where the washer's located? If so is there a floor drain installed?
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    Aug 23, 2010, 07:35 AM
    We ran the snake through and used the pole plunger... it seems like its running fine now!! thank you all for the help!
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    Aug 23, 2010, 07:51 AM

    Thanks for the follow-up, glad it's working for you.
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    Aug 23, 2010, 07:51 AM

    Thanks for the update Jean.
    If you have more plumbing problems you know where to come. Cheers, Tom
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    Aug 23, 2010, 06:26 PM

    I called the township to see if it was their problem. They sent someone out to look... the cleanout pipe at the end of my lawn was clogged with about 35 rocks and a 16oz pepsi bottle... he cleaned it out and everything flows smooth now!! Thank You all for your help!
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    Aug 24, 2010, 06:41 AM

    35 rocks and a pop bottle? Who doesn't like you? Or do you simply have a youngster that sees a opening, your clean out, and just got to fill it with something?
    Just wondering! Tom
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    Aug 24, 2010, 10:36 AM

    Apparently its been there for 9 yrs... when I moved in I replaced broken cover... it's a wonder I did not have a problem before this... btw everyone likes me.. LOL
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    Aug 24, 2010, 12:04 PM

    apparently its been there for 9 yrs...
    Mystery solved!
    by the way everyone likes me.. LOL
    We like you too! If you have more problems you know where to come. Cheers, Tom
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