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    Mar 19, 2007, 07:41 PM
    Washing machine drain pipe overflows -- cast iron?
    Our washing machine drain overflows each time the machine drains -- I have snaked, used a pressure cuff with the garden hose, and tried Drano. The drain pipe is cast iron from the 1950s -- I'm wondering whether it has just corroded inside to the point that the internal diameter is partially occluded. Anything else I should try before I open up the cast iron pipe and try to replace it with PVC?

    Thanks!:confused:
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    Mar 20, 2007, 09:20 PM
    Is it a new maytag washing machine?
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