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    dikndoubt Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 23, 2007, 01:06 PM
    Washing machine drain pump motor
    At what pumping distance (upward) will the typical pump motor be overstressed?
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    Mar 3, 2007, 09:13 PM
    They aren't designed to pump a great distance up. I wouldn't push more than 4 feet.

    Would also depend on the make and model, some are much better than others.

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    Mar 4, 2007, 09:41 AM
    See the thread from Susan14 about the Whirlpool Washer clotes wet at end of cycle... nankai has some experience with this issue.

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