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    Nov 11, 2010, 12:56 PM
    Water backs up into my shower stall, what do I need to do?
    When my washing machine is on, water backs up into my shower stall, what do I need to do?
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    Nov 11, 2010, 01:16 PM

    Hi Music10...

    You'll need to rent a medium sized electric snake and snake the drain line from the washing machine drain or vent, or if that is tough you can snake through the shower PTRAP.

    Pick up some leather gloves and safety goggles for safety sake!

    Questions? Let us know.

    Mark
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