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    deputywarden Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 15, 2008, 09:02 PM
    Washer draining causing bubbling in shower drain
    The water draining from our washer is causing our shower drain and toilet to goggle, or cause air bubbles. Please help.
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    Jun 16, 2008, 05:22 AM
    That happened to me also last year, I flushed the drains with industial drain cleaner that I purchased at the hardware store and all was well
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    Jun 16, 2008, 01:44 PM
    We need to move you to plumbing so folks who know about plumbing repair can see your question. Appears that you have a partially clogged drain and the vent may also need rodding from the roof. Do you have a clean out on the main drain line?
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