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washing machine pipes
my kitchen was flooded this morning, from the w/machine, cleared the filter not much in there but a label from clothes which I removed and hoped it would solve the problem, alas no, have put another wash on to try and detect, the water leaves the machine with a type of hose pipe that goes into a plastic pipe behind the sink and out to the drain outside, the plastic pipe must be clogged because the water is coming back up from the plastic pipe .Is there anything I can put down this plastic pipe to clear whatever is causing the blockage ?plumber will cost megabucks and am over 70 and not well off and hubby is blind so cant help me.I tried a wire coat hanger but it didnt work for me.
any helpful suggestions please ?
Dee
any helpful suggestions please ?
Dee
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The trap is probably blocked .. It should be removeable for cleaning.
Behind the sink, the pipe connections should have large knurled nuts on them. You need to remove them so you can take off the U section for cleaning. Alternatively, if it is a Bottle trap (you should look for a trap like a milk bottle) the lower part should unscrew for cleaning.
Identify trap first and then have a go .. or ask a neighbour or passing guy!
Takes 10 minutes.
The trap is probably blocked .. It should be removeable for cleaning.
Behind the sink, the pipe connections should have large knurled nuts on them. You need to remove them so you can take off the U section for cleaning. Alternatively, if it is a Bottle trap (you should look for a trap like a milk bottle) the lower part should unscrew for cleaning.
Identify trap first and then have a go .. or ask a neighbour or passing guy!
Takes 10 minutes.