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    Nov 25, 2007, 02:42 PM
    Drain line backed up
    My the drain line for my washing machine has somehow backed up. What to do? Do I put Draino down it??
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    Nov 25, 2007, 03:55 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by sassygal88
    My the drain line for my washing machine has somehow backed up. What to do? Do I put Draino down it???
    Draino won't help. Snake the drain from the washer stand pipe or the washer roof vent. Good luck, Tom
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