Washer leaking (during drain cycle) at drain hose

[reznunt]

I just moved into a 55 year-old house. The washer drain pipe is 2" in diameter and there is a roof vent stack right next to the washer drain pipe. The drain pipe opening for the drain hose is located at exactly the same height as the washer.

After about 10 loads of laundry, my HE washing machine began leaking (only during the drain cycles) at the connection of the washer drain hose and drain pipe. It would just back up and begin spitting out right at the connection. I already used Draino and a 15ft snake to rule out clogged pipes. Also, when water is just poured into the drain pipe it drains just fine.

People in the online forums with the same problem say I could have an air pocket in a high section of drain pipe that's causing the backup (which would require an additional vent). I hope this isn't the case. Anyone know what else it could be?

As for solutions, many people online have been saying that simply duct-taping the drain hose/drain pipe connection (creating a pressurized line) will solve the problem with little work. I know it's just a band aid fix but it worked on my last laundry load I did. If anything it buys me some time.

Please help! Thanks in advance!

 

[Northstar9126]

It may be that there is a partial blockage of the drain futher than 15 feet down the line. You probably are not getting enough water into the line as fast as the washer is when it is draining to cause a back up when you poured the water in to the drain. I would figure out how far it is to where the washer drain ties into a main drain line then make sure that I ran a snake at least that long down the line. Worth a shot.

 

[Torque1st]

Make sure the vent is clear also. They can become clogged with debris.

Run a hose full blast into the drain to test it.

 

[rodnok1]

Had the same problem at my last house, problem is that line probably necks down and or it doesn't have enough angle in it. Newer machine push alot more water quicker than the old ones. I fixed mine by putting a rubber connector on the hose and pipe thats secured by clamps. Never leaked again.

 

[hydramatic]

rod out that line..rent one..new machines pump 17 gal per min..I just cleaned mine last month....I used all 50 ft of the rodder while hot water was running in the sink...fixed...

 

[BillK]

. I already used Draino and a 15ft snake to rule out clogged pipes. Also, when water is just poured into the drain pipe it drains just fine.

I had to go about forty feet to get mine cleared out It drained fine if you just did one load, but after a few it started backing up I ended up calling a friend who does septic work and he came out with a power auger and went clear to the street. Said he hit a backup at about 40 ft.

 

[reznunt]

It may be that there is a partial blockage of the drain futher than 15 feet down the line. You probably are not getting enough water into the line as fast as the washer is when it is draining to cause a back up when you poured the water in to the drain. I would figure out how far it is to where the washer drain ties into a main drain line then make sure that I ran a snake at least that long down the line. Worth a shot.

rod out that line..rent one..new machines pump 17 gal per min..I just cleaned mine last month....I used all 50 ft of the rodder while hot water was running in the sink...fixed...

I had to go about forty feet to get mine cleared out It drained fine if you just did one load, but after a few it started backing up I ended up calling a friend who does septic work and he came out with a power auger and went clear to the street. Said he hit a backup at about 40 ft.

i know the flow rate of the washer draining is greater than what i can pour down the drain, but since it backs up right away during the first drain cycle, i figured the if there was a clog it would be pretty close to the stand pipe. but thanks for the info... i'll crawl under the house and try to see how long the drain line runs. i'll definitely try and get a longer snake in there.

 

[reznunt]

Make sure the vent is clear also. They can become clogged with debris.

Run a hose full blast into the drain to test it.

i forgot to mention that i did check that already. thanks.

 

[reznunt]

Had the same problem at my last house, problem is that line probably necks down and or it doesn't have enough angle in it. Newer machine push alot more water quicker than the old ones. I fixed mine by putting a rubber connector on the hose and pipe thats secured by clamps. Never leaked again.

that sounds like a fancier fix than duct tape. i'm gonna look into that for the short term. thanks!

 

[mackrmnn]

My mother's washer did this when we replaced it with a new model. The old washer had no issues but the new one drained much faster. This product fixed the problem... Drano was no help.

 

[reznunt]

that sounds like what comes outta me after eating at the taco truck. i'll have to try that. thanks!

 

[Torque1st]

that sounds like what comes outta me after eating at the taco truck.

Where do you think they get the liquid fire from?