Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level)inside the wall to the washer's outlet?I know, I know, a search but you guys KNOW this stuff and can do asimple paragraph *and* most importantly any 'gotchas' .Embarrassingly, over the years I have NEVER gotten a drain system towork right, always leaked/dripped, ie around one of those work sinkdrop inlets, no amount of plumber's putty, nor teflon tape ever solvedthese types of problems. Even a simple J-Trap would start leaking inless than a year! In defense, it was one of those 'thin' metal onesfrom HD and our chemicals ate through its lowest section. THAT taughtme to use plastic, but still...I finally gave up and simply putplastic glue on the threads. Now THAT worked. but posed otherproblems.I would like to avoid that permanent scenario this time. Futurecutting the pipe out of the wall is not a viable option.

The only thing I know, is that the washing machine hose has to go over the level of the washer basket. The discharg hose hooks on the back with a clamp. The hose is maybe three feet long, and ends with upside down J. The loop part of the J needs to be higher than the top of the basket.So, you've got to get various fittings, and make a rigid tube that goes up from the floor, to about the level of the top of the washing machine. Hard to explain in text.Christopher A. YoungLearn more about Jesus .Anybody know any good step-by-step instructions for going from a 2 1/4inch plug in a vertical 'plastic' drain pipe (at the floor level)inside the wall to the washer's outlet?I know, I know, a search but you guys KNOW this stuff and can do asimple paragraph *and* most importantly any 'gotchas' .Embarrassingly, over the years I have NEVER gotten a drain system towork right, always leaked/dripped, ie around one of those work sinkdrop inlets, no amount of plumber's putty, nor teflon tape ever...

Drain pipe in wall to washer outlet?

Mar 06, 2012 22 Replies

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trader4 14 years ago

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I guess that depends on what kind of plug it is. If it's a screw type plumbing plug with a square head on it, then is should unscrew. But, I didn't think those wall boxes had a threaded opening, just regular pipe.

A pic would help.

Usually the dryer can't and doesn't need to go back all the way anyway. On mine the vent exists and makes a

90 turn, hence the dryer is probably 6" or so from the wall. So, I don't see any problem with where yours is located. And what's the alternative? Tear open the wall and re-route it?

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Robert Macy 14 years ago

good idea!

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Robert Macy 14 years ago

Ok, I'll leave alone.

Since posting I've found several descriptions for removing the 'test cap'

so I guess it's just "have at it" and break it out.

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