Proper connection of the drain of the washing machine. How to properly connect a washing machine?
First, consider connecting a washing machine to communication systems. Connect the machine to the cold water supply and set up a drain for waste water.
Quite often, the design of washing machines sets a limit on the minimum and maximum height of the exhaust pipe. In order for the washing machine to drain the water, it is necessary to connect the water drainage system to the sewage system. Dalle will consider connecting the drain of the washing machine . An additional siphon should be installed or a pipe secured to the side of the bathtub or sink.
The fastening must be reliable in order to avoid flooding of the apartment when the drain hose falls out.
It is believed that the most modern and convenient drainage options are nothing more than connecting a drain hose to the sewer. Note that you can increase the length of the drain hose, but it has its own length limit, dictated by the maximum capacity of the drain pump. You can find out the maximum length of the drain hose from the documentation that came with the washing machine.
The drain hose should be secured to the back of the washing machine at a height of approximately 80 centimeters.
We fix the drain hose
The second end of the hose is connected to the sewer using a special siphon to avoid getting unpleasant odors and water from the sewer into the machine. You can bend the end of the hose in such a way as to create the effect of water congestion, which also prevents odor and water from entering the machine.
Some craftsmen recommend loosely connecting the drain hose and the sewer. 
One of the options for connecting the hose to the sewer.
The possible presence of an air gap will prevent the suction of water from the machine into the sewer. This can cause the machine to freeze during certain washing programs. However, such a connection has a serious condition. The height of the air gap should exceed by several centimeters the level of water rise in the sink or in the bathroom with a possible clogging of the sewer. Otherwise, there is a rather high likelihood of flooding the apartment when the drain is blocked through the air gap.
How to connect a washing machine
The new washing machine in the house is nice, but without communication to it, this is just a beautiful cabinet. Connecting a washing machine is not difficult, but if everything is done incorrectly, you can easily get into a repair or even worse to write off a purchase in the scrap.
If the desire to save overcame the fear of losing the washing machine, read on. The very first thing is not to listen to the seller’s exhortation that if they don’t connect the washer, then the warranty on the machine will be lost. This is a heinous lie. The warranty is canceled if the washing machine was damaged due to improper connection, and if everything was done correctly, it does not matter who connected it. Let's go further.
The first thing to think about is electricity. If the house is not a new building, then the standard outlet may not withstand strong energy consumption, so prepare the outlet in advance. Better a separate outlet from the shield. If the house has an electric stove, you can throw a wire from it. For this, take a three-core cord with a cross section of 1-1.5 mm, the color and type of insulation to taste. In new homes, the wires are made mainly for good conscience, so you can be calm here.
The second part is plumbing. Water is an insidious thing and you have to be extremely careful in choosing materials. Do not save here - then you will regret it. It is best to take taps and hoses from trusted stores. Big building supermarkets are the most it. They are less likely to run into marriage. 
Do not connect the tap by drilling a hole in the pipe, and then crimping it with a special faucet-coupling. In practice, such a valve quickly clogs. Better put a classic tap. The inlet hose should not be very soft. Choose a hose length with a margin of 1-1.5 meters, so that in case of repair of the washing machine, without undocking the hoses, the washing machine can be pulled out without difficulty. The same goes for the drain hose.
So we smoothly moved to the drain part. There are two options: connect the washing machine to a siphon or directly to the sewer. Another ambush awaits you here. The siphon is insidious in that if you throw the hose across the floor, water can be poured into the washing machine through the drain hose. Therefore, be sure to run the drain hose upward so that its highest point is higher than the water in the sink to which the washing machine is connected.
If the drain hose is connected to the sewer, then be sure to grow the pipe in a vertical direction to a height of 50-60 cm. Otherwise, water from the machine by gravity will go into the sewer.
Subject to these rules, your washing machine will not soon require you to repair it.
Proper installation of the washing machine
From the very first days, it is very important to properly connect the washing machine to water supply and electricity. Violation of the installation rules can lead to serious consequences, both for you and for your new “assistant” - a washing machine.
1. Dismantling of packaging and transport units
After the washing machine has been brought to your home, inspect the packaging and make sure that it has not been damaged. Then remove the packaging (cardboard, foam, polyethylene) from all parts of the washing machine. Install the unit in the chosen place (bathroom or kitchen). In this case, consider the length of the hose for water intake and drain, as well as the length of the power cord. If the hoses as standard are too short, you will need to purchase longer hoses for the washing machine at your local store.
Now you can remove the transport parts that ensure the fixation of the tank and the rotating elements of the washing machine. those. protect the car during transportation.
Such parts are usually bolts (most often there are three), staples and bars. You must make sure that all fasteners are removed, because the inclusion of a washing machine with unmounted transport nodes will lead to a quick failure of the washing machine and without the possibility of warranty repair. The holes from which the bolts were unscrewed must be sealed with the enclosed plastic inserts.
Staples give additional rigidity during transportation, fix the power cord, drain hose.
Sometimes between the body and the tank, additional fixing transport bars are laid. To dismantle the bars, the washing machine must be tilted forward and pulled out.
We recommend that you save all transport details, as with a possible move, you may need them. 
2. Connecting the washing machine to the sewer
As already mentioned, washing machines have a hose of a certain length in the kit. The standard distance from the washing machine to the drain is 3 m, only for some washing machines this distance is 5 m. The manufacturers of washing machines always determine the possible load on the pump (drain pump) in their washing machines, and in accordance with this form the installation rules. With increased distance, the load on the pump will be greater than calculated, and this can lead to breakage in the future. The fixing of the drain hose must be reliable enough to prevent the hose from falling to the floor and flooding the apartment when the water is drained.
When the drainage system is permanently connected to the sewage system, in order to avoid getting an unpleasant smell from the sewage system into the washing machine, a special siphon should be placed or the end of the hose should be bent so as to create a water congestion. It is important to note that this method of connection is NOT RECOMMENDED for houses with worn sewer pipes, as they contain a large number of blockages, which can lead to the outflow of drained water outward (on the bathroom floor).
3. Connecting the washing machine to the water supply
The washing machine is permanently connected using a specially supplied flexible hose with a 3/4 inch connection diameter. The hose can be extended to the required size. Connections are sealed with a rubber gasket.
In addition, it is desirable to provide water shut-off upon completion of use of the washing machine. To do this, put an additional valve, which is closed at the end of the wash. It is recommended to give preference to more expensive models of cranes, with a good margin of safety and tight joints.
Adjusting the legs of the washing machine is also an important point.
The washing machine should be stable, without distortions. The floor under the machine must not be slippery. A machine that is not designed for installation in furniture cannot be located inside the furniture, otherwise the vibration during the spin will destroy this furniture.
For proper installation in the washing machine, height-adjustable front legs are provided.
4. Connecting the washing machine to the mains
Your safety while operating the washing machine is paramount. To ensure safety, it is necessary to connect a zero or grounding bus with a cross section of at least 3 mm from the switchboard. and the outlet will have to be replaced with a three-wire.
The ground wire must be insulated, it is strictly forbidden to connect to heating radiators, water supply systems, gas supply.
To connect the washing machine correctly, you need a separate three-wire cable from the meter. The electric meter should be designed for a rated current of 15 ... 30 A. A separate machine can be installed on this cable. The cable with an external wiring diagram is recommended to be carried out in plastic channels (plastic profiles). It is reliable and aesthetically pleasing.
If, nevertheless, you feel doubts about the correctness of your actions, it is better to contact the appropriate specialist.
The washing machine does not heat water
Temperature is one of the most important components in the operation of a washing machine. If the washing machine does not heat water, then it will not be able to wash the laundry properly. Therefore, the presence of temperature must be monitored. So, what are the symptoms and how is it possible to return the missing function to the washing machine. 
The main mistake of many users who call us is tactile sensations at the end of the wash. Given that rinsing occurs in cold water, it is easy to guess what the temperature of the clothes will be. So this diagnosis is immediately discarded. But if, the washing machine throughout the wash, especially the first thirty minutes, could not heat the water, at least to room temperature, then the time to beware.
Sometimes a washing machine is simply not able to do this, because it is not connected correctly. This topic was discussed in the article "How to connect a washing machine." In short, the machine spontaneously without the help of a pump pours freshly poured water into the sewers and so on to infinity. Of course, water is simply not able to heat up.
Another way to fix the problem is to look carefully at the temperature controller. Sometimes the regulator is accidentally set to zero, and as a result, the washing machine does not heat water, because it clearly follows your instructions.
The last symptom is the most common. The washing machine, having worked for the first 10-15 minutes, stops and remains in such a state until the owners realize it. In 99% of cases, the heater or in other words the heating element is to blame. Here, most likely, you will have to contact the company for the repair of washing machines. One cannot do without a replacement.
How to properly connect a washing machine?
Installing and connecting a washing machine yourself is not very difficult for someone who knows how to work with an electric panel, wires and plumbing hoses.
(I am writing this post for retail buyers of craftsmen and for sellers of washers, because only the seller inspires confidence in the buyer’s stories when selling who is a real practitioner and not a glamorous theorist.)
To get started, in addition to the washing machine, buy:
1) a socket with grounding more than 16 amperes, preferably rubberized from dampness;
2) a piece of a three-core cable with a cross section of about 4 mm2 (by eye - with a pencil thick) and is so long. how far is the source of current and ground from your washing machine - more precisely from its personal outlet. Such a source can be an electric stove outlet, if you have it in your house or an electric handout on a site on the floor;
In no case do not save on cable and grounding - they will protect your health and life.
3) Buy a tap on the toilet tank to connect the washer - sellers in the markets know. what it is;
4) buy a longer inlet hose than the one sold to you in the kit (take into account the distance from the toilet to the washing machine. Buy a quality hose - do not save, otherwise you will repair the neighbor’s apartment from below and remember your wrong saving.
5) And also buy in advance a new in good braid inlet hose for the toilet. They are often 40 years old already. (Usually when they put a washer - they tear the old hose and break it).
6) Buy a packet switch plug from 25 amperes through which you separately power the washer and if you have old wiring - buy an RCD (this is the same packet plug - a switch on the current line in a damp room, but it protects not the device, but the person - if the current goes somewhere in the wiring and can strike - then this RCD will turn off);
7) purchase an additional drain hose and an adapter on it, as long as your washing machine with its short drain hose is far from the point of discharge of dirty water - that is, from the bathroom, if you will "dirty" drain over the edge or from the sink siphon,
8) which is also good to buy for a clean and quiet drain - such a new three-arm siphon for connecting a drain from the washer ..
They brought you a washing machine home - what to do next to install it and start washing?
1) Measure the voids on the sides of the washing machine - whether the washing machine will beat adjacent objects and furniture during the spin cycle and make a gap of at least 1 cm. 
2) See if it will be convenient to open the hatch and load laundry (both on the front and on the vertical).
3) Release the transport bolts and the transport brackets (if any). Save these items if re-shipment is possible.
4) Align the washer with a building bubble level so that it does not hit during the spin cycle. Only place the washer on a sturdy, non-swinging floor. It is leveled by twisting the legs.
5) Connect the electricity and grounding through a previously purchased cable, bag and socket from the shield from the site in the house with gas stoves or from the electric stove. Find out in advance in Zheka whether there is grounding in the house on the shield. You can protect yourself from electric shock in the van with the old wiring by installing also an RCD on the wiring line. An UZO is a device similar to a cork-bag, which turns off the power supply to the device current if the current goes into water or into objects in a humid room.
6) Connect the washer to water through the inlet hose and the through-tap to the toilet tank - at the place of entry of his native inlet hose into it.
7) Connect the washer to a new triple drain siphon, which is screwed to the sink through a hose (or a drain through the “goose” on the edge of the bathroom.
Be sure to fix the beginning of the drain hose in the upper eyelet behind the machine - otherwise it will fill and immediately drain the water.
8) Open the water inlet tap for the bay into the washer (after washing, have the habit of closing it, but it is necessary when leaving the house). Many people forget to do this - then the hose will sopret, burst and the neighbors are flooded below. Or buy a water inlet hose with a hydrostop in advance, but this is an expensive pleasure.
9) Put the laundry, pour the powder (be sure the powder is automatic, on the box or package it says AUTOMATIC and the machine is drawn), select the program and turn on the washer. If the washer hits hard and jumps, it means you have not turned out all the transport bolts or your laundry is small or very large. Check if the washing machine is tilted. Check if everything is connected correctly?
With proper installation, the washing machine should work smoothly and not very loudly and in no case should you beat the drum.
All this installation is available only to experienced craftsmen. My advice to you, if you are not very qualified, it is better to call the installation wizard. It is not very expensive, but it will be made faster and more reliable.
Electric washing machine
Everyone knows that the washing machine is a high-risk device and we often find out about it when we were well shaken by an electric shock. On the one hand, touching the washing machine during operation is undesirable.
If the washing machine is in your bathroom when it is working, swimming is definitely impossible. So the eternal question arises: “What to do?”. I understand very well that our articles help people who can’t call the wizard for a number of reasons and therefore, in this case, here are a few recommendations. 
The washing machine is shocked when a appliance that is grounded to the housing breaks down. If your washing machine began to beat with electricity, first of all it is worth checking the following devices:
engine,
heater (TEN),
network filter,
pump (rarely)
command apparatus (rarely).
Checking for leaks is also quite simple. Arm yourself with a tester, turn it on to the bell. Remove all connectors from the device you want to test and place one end of the tester on the ground (where the yellow-green wire was), and the second ring all the contacts on the device in turn. If at least one of them showed resistance, then it is because of this device that the machine is beating current. The device must be changed or excluded, such as a surge protector.
How to organize the proper care and maintenance of the washing machine?
Do not place heavy objects or stand on the washing machine.
Do not lean or lean against the loading door.
It is not recommended that children use the washing machine on their own. 
Pets should not be left unattended near the washing machine.
It is not recommended to open the detergent drawer during washing. This can lead to transfusion of water.
After each wash, it is recommended that you leave the loading door open to prevent moisture from forming.
After each wash, it is recommended to close the water supply valve to the machine.
Do not turn the program selector counterclockwise!
You cannot reset the wash program after the machine has started to wash. This can knock down the automation of the machine and cause damage.
The body and parts of the washing machine must be periodically wiped with a cloth dampened in a detergent solution.
Do not wash the washing machine with a spray bottle or under running water.
Do not use chemical solvents or abrasive cleaning powders for washing.
Before washing the washing machine, you must turn it off from the mains.
The detergent container is removed from the machine and washed under a stream of warm water.
If limescale has formed (due to improper dosage of detergent, heavily contaminated water, etc.), you can clean the washing machine using a plaque remover. In this case, it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions for the product used, since such products contain acids. If the washing machine is not thoroughly processed after cleaning, acid residues deposited on the machine parts can cause discoloration of the laundry and even damage to the machine parts.
To clean the drum from rust stains left by metal objects that have fallen into the drum, it is recommended that you use cleaning agents that do not contain chlorine.
The condition of the hose must be checked once a year. If any signs of damage are noticed, the hose must be replaced. When the washing machine is in operation, the hose is under high pressure and may burst if damaged.
After washing items from fleecy materials, it is necessary to clean the pump filter.
Before cleaning, make sure that the wash is finished and disconnect the machine from the mains.
When removing the filter, a small amount of water may appear, therefore, it is necessary to prepare a container for collecting water in advance.
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The inlet hose is the product on which your peace of mind and the safety of repairs in the apartment of neighbors from below depend. The fact is that the inlet hose sold with the washing machine does not always have a suitable length. The compression sleeve may be squeezed poorly, the reinforcing film made of polyester yarns may have breaks. The upper layers of poor-quality PVC can burst at any time and cause a spill of water. In this regard, the inlet hose for the washing machine must meet a number of strict requirements so as not to let the consumer down.
Types of inlet hoses
The inlet hose for the washing machine is polyvinyl chloride tubereinforced with a nylon braid with nuts and fittings, one side of which is connected to the water supply system of a private house or apartment, and the other to a washing machine. Nuts and fittings are made of plastic, so they need to be twisted by hand, otherwise they may crack. At the junction of the fitting with the pipe, a quality inlet hose is installed pressed metal sleeves. Each product has a marking with numbers indicating the operating pressure and temperature. Standard inlet hose withstands pressure at 4 Bars.To prevent the hose from expanding under the pressure of water, its base is wrapped with several layers of reinforced threads. Inlet hoses for washing machines are:
- with a fixed length of 1−5 m;
- in the bay (length up to 10 m);
- telescopic hoses, which due to the corrugated wire, the hose increases in length;
- aqua-stop hoses that protect the washing machine from leaks;
About system Aqua stopneed to tell separately. The fact is that during the supply of water to the washing machine, a lot of pressure acts on the hose, so it may not withstand burstby flooding the neighbors and ruining the property in the apartment. Aqua system - stop will not allow this. It is a double pressure inlet hose up to 70 bar, with a knob filled with special powder or equipped with a solenoid valve.
If the hose suddenly breaks, water begins to flow into the knob. The powder expands, thereby blocking the flow of water from the tap. Or the valve works and blocks the flow of water. Valve control sensors are securely hidden under the outer sheath of the flexible hose. A shell envelops the entire hose until it ends inside the washing machine. Even if the hose breaks at the very exit, the water will still not flow out, but will collect in a special palletlocated at the bottom of the washing machine. The pan is equipped with a sensitive float, which, when water appears, rises and closes the contacts of the microswitch. In addition, the valve is activated when the working tank is full, the machine pipe is damaged, or due to an overdose of washing powder, the foam climbs outside the working tank out.
On some models, the Aqua-Stop system is equipped with emergency pumpwhich begins to pump out water in case of failure of the emergency valve. It is worth saying that the inlet hose with the Aqua-stop system only acts once in the event of an accident. After the system has been activated, the hose cannot be reused and must be disposed of. However, maybe this case will help you. avoid the flood and great material damageyourself and your neighbors. An inlet hose with an Aqua-stop system is sold in the same department as household appliances. Each self-respecting brand produces hoses with an Aqua-stop system for its washing machines, in addition to ordinary hoses. With such a hose, you can not be afraid that flooding will occur in your absence.
Technical characteristics of inlet hoses
| Manufacturing firm | Specifications | Manufacturer country | Length | Price |
| Uglich Polymer Plant |
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Russia | 3m | 66 rubles |
| Cotali UDI-BLACK |
|
Italy | 2 m | 358 rubles |
| Electrolux |
|
Sweden | 1,5 m | 806 rubles |
| Reflex |
|
Italy | 1,5 m | 165 rubles |
| SCANPART 11.200.901.23 |
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Germany | 2.5 m | 599 rubles |
| CODO |
|
Russia | 1,5 m | 155 rubles |
How to connect the inlet hose to the washing machine?
There is only one restriction regarding the length of the inlet hose: to the total total length from the hose to the drain did not exceed 15 meters. This means that the maximum length of the inlet hose must not exceed 3 m. Otherwise, the load for the drain pump will be too large and it may break. The inlet hose has a standard ¾ inch thread and connects to a stopcock. The eyeliner to the plastic water pipes cuts easily and simply. In new homes and with capital repairs, a place for installing a crane for a washing machine is designed in advance.
If the house was not undergoing major repairs, and the water pipes are not designed to connect the washing machine, then in this case the inlet hose is installed in front of the bathtub faucetor screw on the float valve of the drain tank. For this:
- a flexible water supply hose is unscrewed from the float valve;
- screw on the inlet tap;
- a flexible hose is attached to it.
For sealing on the threads of the release of the float valve wound FUM tape.If the inlet hose is attached to the mixer, the mixer itself is removed, and the tap for connecting to the washing machine is screwed on to the eccentric with cold water, and the coupling is connected to the eccentric with hot water. On top of this, the mixer itself is installed. Of course, this is not the best option, but you never know, also come in handy. There are even special valves for connection to float valvestoilet bowls, as well as wall mounted taps.
A drain hose as well as a water inlet are included. It serves to drain the water used during washing into the sewer. However, the length of the hose offered to the washing machine does not always make it possible to reach the drainage point, so drainage hoses are in demand among consumers no less than inlet ones. They have nozzles at both ends, and such a hose can be stretched in length. Branch pipes provide tight connectionat the junction. Drain hoses do not have technical characteristics and are designed only for the natural pressure of the drained water. The material for their manufacture is rubber, which, under the influence of hot water and washing chemicals and bleaches, cracks and bursts, despite being strengthened by a wire spiral.
How to connect a drain hose?
Using a plastic guide, the drain hose is attached to the edge of an acrylic bathtub or sink. You can use a washbasin siphon as a drain, or buy special double siphonwith an additional outlet for the drain hose of the washing machine. If you do not have enough hose length to drain the water, then this situation is easy to fix. It is necessary to purchase a plastic extension cord, another drain hose and two clamps. The hose exiting the washing machine is inserted into the plastic extension cord, and the second hose is inserted on the other side of the extension cord. Both hoses are secured with clamps. Everything, the extended hose can be connected to the sewerage.
Replacing the drain hose is easier than the inlet hose. This is due to the fact that in order to get to the base of the drain hose, you need to disassemble the washing machine a bit and climb inside it. Some brands of washing machines have a drain hose attached to the top of the case, and some to the bottom. To find out what is the connection in your washing machine, you need to remove the cover of the washing machine. Although some brands, such as AEG, Siemens and Bosch, need remove front of the case .
However, we will focus on replacing the drain hose through the back of the case, as is done with the brands Indesit, Ariston, LG, Candy, Ardo, Beko, Samsung, Whirpool. For these models, a drain hose is located at the bottom of the rear housing cover. After removing the panel (this is done easily):
In a completely different way, the drain hose is replaced in models where the hose is located on the front panel.
We get dispenser container.Then we remove the base panel, weaken the clamp fixing the door cuff, and unfasten the cuff from the door wall. Then the drain pump filter is removed (first you also need to prepare a rag and bucket). After the residual water flows out, it is removed front endpanels. To do this, screwdrivers twist with screws. The bottom of the panel wall must be moved towards itself until a gap of 5 cm is formed. We put our hand in there and look for it by touch sunroof locking device. We detach the connector with wires from it. After that, pull the panel over and remove it.
We had access to a drain hose. The locking elements are removed from it and the hose is disconnected from the pump. Remember the location of the hose and mounts. Disconnect and remove the hose. We connect a new hose, fix it and assemble the machine, having previously checked the tightness of the hose connection to the pump.
For top-loading washing machines, the drain hose is located on the side. To replace it, it is necessary to do all those actions that were described in previous cases, only the rear or front panel is not removed, but the side.
Drain hoses for washing machines
| Manufacturing firm | Specifications | Manufacturer country | Length | Price |
| Uglich Polymer Plant |
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Russia | 3m | 77 rubles |
| Orio |
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Russia | 3.6 m | 60 rubles |
| Helfer |
|
Germany | 2,5 | 190 rubles |
| VIR Plast |
|
Russia | 4 m | 71 ruble |
| TSG |
|
Italy | 2 m | 110 rubles |
Video connecting hoses to the washing machine
A rare person does now without a washing machine. Qualitatively executed and carefully selected equipment will last a very long time without failures and utility accidents.
One of the components of such reliability is the correct connection of the drain of the washing machine to the sewer. In contrast to the provision of equipment with electricity and tap water, the drain device requires more attention.
Is it possible to make the connection of the washing machine to the sewer independently? Such work is quite accessible to any home master who has already dealt with plumbing. If there is no experience, then you need to pay increased attention.
Before starting work and before purchasing all the materials, it is necessary to study the methods of removing dirty water and choose the most suitable one. What affects the choice:
- distance from the washing machine to a convenient drain point;
- material of existing pipes in the apartment / house;
- the length and diameter of the hoses included in the kit and purchased as needed.
It is best to pre-sketch the simplest scheme for connecting the machine to all networks - it will be easier to present the general picture, make calculations of the volume of work and the amount of materials.
Drain device methods
There are only three of them, from the simplest and cheapest to the more complex and costly.
Drain into plumbing
Included with any washing machine is a “hook” - a plastic element in the shape of an inverted letter “U”. A drain hose is fixed in it, after which the “letter” can be mounted on the edge of the plumbing tank. Usually the bathtub becomes the place of discharge, as an option - a sink or toilet bowl.
In fact, such a discharge method is almost always inconvenient. If you still decide to use it, then you need to consider:
- the drain hose holder should be well fixed on the edge of the plumbing tank;
- at the time of washing, you will not have to use the plumbing into which the drain stream is directed;
- it is advisable to wash off the sediment contained in the wastewater from the washing machine after each wash: the smallest particles of lint and various grains of sand are often not visible, they can be easily forgotten until the accumulations become really noticeable and difficult to clean.
If this method of disposal of waste water is not suitable, the owners have no choice but to connect the drain of the washing machine to the sewer.
Siphon drain hose inlet
A very popular way if the washing machine is close to the sink. There are several options for draining a washing machine into the sewer through a sink siphon.
One of the simplest ones is to assemble a system from an ordinary siphon and an outlet pipe under the sink. Such a scheme is simple and reliable: the drain hose of the washing machine goes to the siphon, rises just above the inlet and enters from top to bottom.
Due to this height difference, water from the sink drain cannot penetrate the drain hose when it is empty. One problem still remains. The smell of sewage can penetrate into the cavity of the washing machine and even soak into the laundry.
But this can be solved if the scheme is slightly complicated. You can assemble a system with a water seal under the sink. In her opinion, she looks like a recumbent letter "S". In one bend, a small amount of water always accumulates, which does not allow sewer odors out or into the drain hose of the washing machine.
Another option with the same effect is to purchase a special anti-siphon valve for the washing machine with a bend for attaching the drain hose.
Sewer drain
What if the previous ways to get rid of dirty water are not suitable? The last option remains: to arrange the draining of the washing machine into the sewer directly. This method is usually the most time-consuming and expensive. But it is ideal if the washing machine is installed far enough from the sink.
The material of the existing sewage system is important here. Inserting into old cast iron pipes can be quite troublesome. It is rarely possible to limit oneself only to connecting a washing machine. Sometimes it is necessary to replace a section of a pipeline of cast-iron pipes. We have to act according to the situation.
In other cases, work is usually given easier. In the most advantageous situations, the owners of new cottages find themselves: in this case, a sewer drain for a drain can be provided in advance.
Connecting the drain of the washing machine to the sewer under the bathroom is one of the popular ideas. The advantage of such a drainage system is that the hose can be hidden with a special screen, the bathroom design will benefit from this. It is only important not to make a mistake that is often made by inexperienced masters.
We are talking about the horizontal entry of the drain hose into the sewer. This is an absolutely wrong decision. The drain hose for the washing machine will inevitably be filled with the contents of the drain of the bathtub and sink, if any. We already talked about unpleasant odors. To avoid such an error, the drain hose must be introduced from the top down.
Materials, tools, tricks
What will the home master need:
- Drain hose. In good circumstances, you can use the one that comes with the washing machine. In other cases, purchased separately. We must not forget that the length of the hose is calculated with all the ups, downs and bends.
- Sealing means for holes, joints, joints, gaskets for sealing, silicone sealant. In any plumbing work, leakage prevention must be given special attention.
- Fittings for sewage (tees, adapters), pipes, siphon, check valve for the washing machine to drain - depending on the connection method chosen. Diameter, length and type are calculated according to the situation.
- Pipe cutter, if you plan to make an insert into the sewer directly.
- Universal wrench or set of wrenches.
Regardless of the chosen method of connecting the drain hose to the sewage system, it is necessary to immediately test and finish the laundry at the end of all work. Then immediately possible imperfections will become visible. If everything is done correctly, then the drain system will last as long as the washing machine itself.
Our parents still remember the time when washing took an entire day, or even an entire weekend. Today, for these purposes, a special household appliance is used, which is in every house. It has replaced manual labor and significantly saves time. In modern technology, every detail is extremely important, including the drain hose for the washing machine.
Drain hose for the washing machine and its types
A drain hose (sleeve) performs one task - removes dirty water after washing and rinsing things into the sewer. If your equipment is not equipped with a wastewater outlet device, or you want to replace the drain hose for a washing machine, its price will be from 30 to 1300 rubles. The final cost will depend on the length of the drain and the specific model of household appliances.
There are three types of drain devices on the plumbing market:
high vibration during discharge;
more often clogged;
cracks and tears may appear.
- Drain hose in the bay.The length of the bay from the manufacturer is 50 meters. It consists of modules soldered together. You just need to measure the required length and cut by serif. The length of a single module is 50-55 centimeters. The neck is usually made of steel. The use of a very long hose of this type leads not only to the appearance of stagnant zones of dirty water, but even to blocking the drain. In addition, such a tube is easier to damage or deform.
Standard drain hose.Its length is from 1 to 5 meters. If necessary, builds up a second similar with the help of a plumbing clamp.
Telescopic drain hose.It is widely used due to the fact that it fits almost all modern machine models. Its length when folded is 60 cm. When stretched, this figure reaches two meters. The disadvantages of this type of drain hose:
Drain sleeves are made of polypropylene, painted in gray. At the ends there are special connectors (19 and 22 mm). From the washing machine, the drain hose leads to the sewer. If the tube cannot be brought into the drain, secure it to the sink or bath.
What should be the length of the drain hose of the washing machine
Consider how you drain from the machine to the sewer. Use a tape measure to measure this distance. A drain hose is available at all points of sale of household goods and household appliances.
These stores sell hoses of various lengths: from 1 to 5 meters, as well as modular drain hoses.
As we have already said, modular hoses are sold in large bays and consist of 0.5 meter segments. You just have to contact the seller so that he measures and cuts the sleeve of the required length.
However, modular hoses are not always easy to find, so we advise you to opt for other types of hoses.
So, you came to the store to buy a drain hose to the washing machine. How to do it right? Remember that when choosing a drain device, you should not be guided by the principle - “The pocket does not pull up!” and buy the longest hose. The shorter the length, the easier it is for the drain pump to pump water from the washing machine to the drain. If possible, install an automatic machine so that the distance to the drain does not exceed 3.5 meters.
How to install a drain hose for a washing machine
If you still need a longer sleeve, then buy two hoses and use a connector. As a rule, this is a short plastic tube, the ends of the drains are mounted on it and pulled together with clamps.
In a situation where the diameter of the drain hose of the washing machine is different from the diameter of the extension cord, try to connect the end that extends from the washing machine to the end of the tube, which has a greater value for this indicator, using a plumbing adapter with different numerical parameters at the ends - 19 and 22 millimeters. When connecting hoses of the same diameter, use the standard 22 by 22 mm connector.
Such an adapter can be easily made by yourself from a rigid PVC tube of the desired size. It will not be any different from what is sold in stores. Tighten the hoses on the connector with clamps.
To start washing, an automatic machine needs water that enters the tank of a technical device from a central water supply. There are also alternative ways to deliver it to start the loop. At the end of the wash, the used liquid is discharged using a special device, which, as a rule, is supplied with the appliance. Connecting the drain hose of the washing machine is a common procedure. There are two ways to organize the discharge of dirty water from the tank:
Temporary, using the special plastic bracket included with the machine. The drain is fixed to the edge of the sink or bath.
Stationary, connection to the drain directly by tapping. A plastic guide is needed here to prevent creasing of the drain hose, which can lead to blockage of the drain.
Users of washing machines often prefer the second installation option. With this method of connecting the drain hose of the washing machine, it is invisible, does not spoil the general appearance of the bathroom. With it, the situation is completely eliminated when the hose was simply not fixed on the edge of the sink or bathtub, and after the end of the washing cycle, dirty water descends to the floor.
Observe the recommendations of specialists before installing the drain hose for the washing machine yourself. How to fasten? What is the washing machine drain hose? Is the washing machine equipped with a check valve for the drain hose? All these points are very important, and compliance with installation standards will help prevent possible breakdowns of expensive equipment.
The non-return valve installed on modern models of washing machines allows water to pass in one direction. If it is not, you must observe a certain height of fastening of the drain device. Usually the permissible height at which the drain is installed is indicated in the instruction manual of the machine. Failure to comply may result in damage.
The washing machine drain hose extension is used in case of insufficient size of the existing sleeve, when it is problematic to bring its end to the sewer outlet. However, as in the case of buying a tube that is too long, the same principle applies here: with an excess length, the pumping pump will work with a greater load and may not be able to cope with its task, which will also lead to breakage and costly repairs.
Regardless of how you fixed the drain - temporarily or permanently, its end should not be immersed in water.
How to connect a drain hose to a washing machine through a siphon
To drain dirty water through a siphon located under the sink, you need to replace the existing one with a special one for the automatic machine. Such siphons have the necessary nozzles to which drains are supplied, including a drain hose for the washing machine. Place the siphon at a sufficient height to form a water seal, preventing the smell of sewage from entering the room and the reverse flow of water.
Install the purchased siphon, tighten the connections. Check assembly for reliability by letting water out. After that, connect the drain device to the nozzle using a plumbing sleeve and a rubber sleeve that prevents the connection from leaking and prevents odors from entering the sewer into the room. Or take a special adapter for the drain hose of the washing machine, pull the connection with a hose clamp for tightness.
Organization of the drain using a siphon (stationary connection) will not hinder taking a bath or washing using the sink during washing. If the water is drained into the sink or bathtub, then this possibility is excluded, since the bathtub will be filled with dirty water after the end of the washing cycle. Washing in the sink into which the used liquid is drained will not be very pleasant either.
Please note that the siphon must be installed strictly vertically. Horizontal installation is unacceptable, since this method threatens leaks. The height of the drain is also important. The bend of a special plastic bracket in which the drain device is fixed must be at least 60 centimeters above the floor.
Another interesting solution related to connecting the drain to the siphon is siphons for hidden installation in the wall. One side serves to connect to sewer pipes, the other - to supply drain hoses. Contacts are also sealed with a clamp or cuff. In the immediate vicinity, an outlet is mounted for connection to a source of cold water. With this solution, the connection process (even when replacing the old washing machine with a new one) will take no more than 5-10 minutes.
How to connect the drain hose of the washing machine to the sewer without a siphon
Draining is not difficult to do directly, without a siphon. You will need a sewer tee and a rubber sleeve to seal the connection. The device must be inserted into the section of the sewer pipe and connect the drain through the cuff to its outlet. It is possible to bring the sewage pipe to the washing machine and connect it directly to the sleeve. Create a bend in the hose in front of the sewer pipe, protecting the machine tank from the sewer system. It isolates from unpleasant odors. Seal the joint.
If you leave the drain straight, without an S-shaped curve or rise, odors from the sewer can easily get into the drum of the washing machine, where the washed, clean linen lies. Instead of bending, it is better to use the same siphon, which is guaranteed to cut off any “aromas”. And in order to prevent wastewater from accidentally falling back into the tank, use an anti-siphon, a check valve.
How to extend the drain hose of a washing machine
Together with the new washing machine, the manufacturer provides all the necessary accessories for its connection to the water supply and sewage system. However, the standard equipment does not take into account the individual layout of your home and does not always meet the requirements of the buyer. The most common problem of this kind is a short drain hose.
The standard length of the drain device, which is equipped with the machine, is 2 meters. If it is not enough, then you can use the drain hose extension of the washing machine, which is purchased separately at a plumbing store. In addition to this device, you will also need a connector and metal clamps, through which you will provide the necessary tightness.
There are several ways to extend the drain hose to the required length:
If an adapter is used for building, this can be a thin-walled rigid PVC pipe with an external size of not more than 20 millimeters and metal clamps of a suitable diameter - not more than 27 millimeters for sealing the connection.
To perform a “hidden” installation of the drainage system (when the extension cord needs to be hidden in a wall or in a floor screed), a metal pipe up to 3.5 meters long and 20 millimeters in diameter is best suited.
Another practical and simple option to lengthen the drain is a compact telescopic tube. It will provide a reliable tight connection without bends and folding.
You can also use the usual corrugation of standard length - up to 2 meters.
Remember the important rule regarding maximum drain length? That's right, its size should not be more than 3.5 meters! If you can’t limit yourself to this length, then it’s better to move the machine closer to the drain than to build up additional meters of the hose.
Before you start the seemingly simple process of expanding the sleeve, check out the standard guidelines. The consistent implementation of the paragraphs of this recommendation will allow you to avoid offensive mistakes and guarantee a good result.
Work execution algorithm:
Before starting work, make sure that all the necessary materials are in stock, and if necessary, purchase the missing accessories. If there is no pipe of the desired diameter on sale, then buy one whose diameter will be as close as possible to the existing one and use the adapter.
Unplug the machine. Push the ends of the existing drain hose and extension onto the connector, the contact point is indicated by a special risk made exactly in the middle of the tube.
Create a tight, tight connection using clamps. Do not overdo tightening the clamps, you may damage the pipe.
Before using the machine for the first time, check again how well the joints are sealed. If necessary, fit the ends of the hoses to a special sealant. Inspect the installation site of the drain hose, make sure there are no objects with sharp edges, protruding reliefs of the interior, which it may fray or damage.
Replacing the drain hose of the washing machine without problems
Models of automatic equipment differ from each other, therefore, the place of fastening the drain sleeve in them differs. But there are universal rules on how to change the drain hose in the washing machine, concerning all types.
If the wash cycle has been started, wait until the program ends, make sure that the drum of the washing machine stops completely. Unplug the machine. Fasten the wire in the grooves on the back of the washing machine, so that later it does not interfere with your work.
Disconnect the water supply hose from the water system. When unscrewing it, be careful not to lose the rubber sealing ring. Unfasten the drain sleeve from the sewer pipe and close the drain pipe with a special plug. Fasten the drain and feed tubes to the back of the washing machine so that the free ends face up. The preparation phase is completed.
How to remove the drain hose of the washing machine? The drain pipe comes out of the lower or upper part of the rear wall of the machine, but to remove it, we need to get to the pump. Lift the top cover of the unit. You will see that the sleeve is connected to the pump. Disconnect it from the pump and from the machine body and carefully remove it. Pay attention to the shape of the old device. Manufacturers sometimes use a l-shaped drain hose for a washing machine. The bend, as a rule, is in the area of \u200b\u200bthe pump, that is, inside the machine itself. You may have difficulty finding and buying an identical sleeve. If you could not find a replacement, do not despair, use the L-shaped tips, which are for sale at the plumbing store, and a standard drain hose.
Pour the remaining water out of the hose. Proceed to install the purchased drain in the reverse order. Carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions in the instructions.
How to clean the drain hose in a washing machine
Often a malfunction of the washing machine is caused by contamination in the drain hose. It becomes clogged when operating the equipment. A suspension of dirty soapy water settles inside, in which fibers of fabric, wool, and hair are caught.
You can clean the drain hose of the washing machine. How to implement this, consider below.
For cleaning, the drain hose is completely disconnected from the washing machine. The sequence of actions depends on the model of the device, the method of attaching the sleeve to the water drainage system.
Fix actions with the help of a photo or video shooting, this will help not to get confused during assembly and will be useful for subsequent repairs.
First of all, unplug the washing machine. Shut off the water supply pipe. Drain the remaining water from the drum through the drain filter. Disconnect the sleeve from the sewer system, if there is water left in the drain hose of the washing machine, drain it.
To disconnect the other end of the sleeve, you will need a set of screwdrivers and pliers.
Consider the scheme for disconnecting drain hoses for washing machines LG, Indesit, Ardo, Ariston, Samsung, Candy, Beko, Whirrol:
Disconnect the bottom panel by unscrewing the screws with a screwdriver (on some models the bottom may be bolted or missing).
Remove the bolts holding the filter.
Put the washing machine on the side wall, after laying something under it (this will protect the floor and the device itself from scratches). Before this, screw the transport bolts holding the drum of the washing machine into the corresponding holes on the rear wall.
Release the clamp with pliers. Disconnect the drain hose from the pump and the washing machine housing.
To disconnect the drain hoses for Zanussi and Electrolux washing machines, the rear wall is disconnected. You must do the following:
Release the latches holding the drain hose;
Unscrew the hose that supplies water to the washing machine;
Remove the bolts securing the top cover, remove it;
Unscrew the bolts holding the wall, remove it;
Using pliers, unclip the clamp on the drain hose and disconnect it from the drainage system.
The constructive solution of German-made washing machines involves disconnecting the drain hoses for Bosch, AEG, Siemens washing machines after removing the front of the case:
Remove the detergent tray from the housing;
Separate the bottom panel of the housing;
Remove the clamp securing the cuff;
Disconnect the cuff;
Remove the bolts securing the front wall;
Unscrew the bolts securing the lock of the locking mechanism or gently slide the wall, extend your hand and disconnect the cable leading to the lock;
Lift the front wall up a little and pull it towards you to remove it from the hooks;
Loosen the clamp, carefully remove the drain hose.
All of the above methods relate to front-loading washing machines.
In machines with vertical loading, the drain is disconnected through the side wall. For this:
Unscrew the bolts holding the side wall;
Remove the panel;
Unclench a collar and pull out a drain hose.
The drain hose is cleaned with a thin Kevlar cable (synthetic fiber). A small brush at the end of such a cable will remove dirty soapy deposits from the inner walls of the sleeve. To do this, run the following algorithm:
Pass the cable through the hose several times from both ends;
Take out a cable and bring one of the holes of the hose under a stream of water;
Fix the drain in the same place;
Reassemble the washing machine in the reverse order.
To improve the result, pour any descaling agent or citric acid into the tray for washing powder, start the washing mode at a temperature of 60 ° C.
To prevent the occurrence of blockages in the drain, it is recommended:
Using a special bag for washing;
Adding water softeners along with detergent;
Carrying out preventive descaling;
Use of washing powder for automatic washing machines;
Checking pockets of clothing for small items.
Where to buy a drain hose for a washing machine that does not have to be changed often
It would seem that the answer to the question is obvious - drainage hoses can be purchased at any plumbing store! But not so simple. Among the huge assortment of goods on sale, there are a lot of products of low or frankly low quality.
Often the decisive factor when buying a particular hose is the price. It is logical to assume that the higher it is, the better the hose. This is partly true, but you still need to know the criteria for choosing a good product.
Alas, special markings and marks on the conformity of goods to GOST are not always a guarantee of product quality. The market is full of counterfeit products. It is better to choose a hose “to the touch”, that is, when choosing it, you should check how it sits on the pump nozzle. If the landing is free, but it does not hang out, then you have chosen the right product. You should refrain from buying too “tight” sleeves, as they are usually unreliable and there is a high probability of their damage during installation.
It is best to buy hoses, bends, tees and sewer pipes from the same manufacturer. Then there will be no problems with the correct fit of all components of the system. And it’s better to buy everything in a kit, and not to buy it later. This will be the main guarantee of quality and reliability.
By the way, about guarantees. You should only buy goods in trusted stores from sellers who are truly suppliers of these manufacturers.
However, it is not at all necessary to look for manufacturers of drainage hoses for washing machines on their own, because we did it for you. We present to your attention the company "SantechStandard", which specializes in the sale of such products. In its assortment, only those products that are approved by the best specialists of the company and have passed GOST R.
In the company’s catalog you can find “Aqualine” drain and inlet hoses with a length of 1 to 5 meters inclusive and a connecting size of 3/4 ". These products are manufactured in Russia.
In addition to drainage hoses, the catalog provides an assortment of exclusively those products that are guaranteed to fit together. On sale are accessories for polypropylene pipes, shower hoses, fittings, sealing materials and much more. By purchasing plumbing and products for sewerage and heating systems from the SantechStandard company, you don’t have to worry about the quality and compatibility of the purchased products.
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To achieve the effective operation of the washing equipment, you need to figure out how to properly install the drain hose of the washing machine. This must be done in such a way as to ensure unhindered and safe discharge of waste water into sewer pipes. You can do the work without the invitation of a specialist do it yourself.
In this case, the decisive role is played by the distance from the sewer to the washing machine. Within the boundaries of a standard city apartment or private house, it is most often placed in the bathroom, sometimes in the kitchen.
In the kitchen, drains are usually arranged through the sidebar or siphon, regardless of the distance to the communications. Drain over the edge of the sink is unacceptable for sanitary reasons.
In the bathroom, the choice is much wider:
- instead of a washbasin;
- next to the bathroom opposite the sewer line;
- next to a washbasin or toilet.
In all cases, the drain can be connected in several ways, which are described in the table.
Tools and consumables
The choice of tools is influenced by the material from which the sewer pipes are made. But in most cases, the following set is suitable:
- adjustable spanner and wrench;
- drill;
- screwdriver;
- pipe cutter, if necessary, work with a pipe made of metal plastic.
Also, the set of materials can be supplemented with other equipment, taking into account the selected method of discharge:
- hose, the length of which depends on the connection distance;
- gaskets;
- ball valve;
- self-tapping screws when connected over the edge of the bath;
- tee when organizing a drain with standard equipment;
- siphon with nozzle;
- silicone sealant or liquid rubber.
After preparing the tool and the necessary consumables, you need to determine the best way so that you can get to work.
Basic connection methods
You can connect the drain of the washing machine to the sewer according to different schemes, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. Among the main options usually indicate the flow of water after washing through:
- edge of washbasin, bathtub or toilet;
- a nozzle with a branch, which is mounted above the siphon;
- siphon with a designated tap;
- sidebar into the sewer.
Choose a method based on the position of the washing machine in the room.
Drain into a bathtub, sink or toilet
This option is the simplest and most economical - it requires a minimal set of tools. In addition, consumables are not required here, since everything you need is included with the washing machine.
When draining over the edge of the sink or toilet bowl, a bent hose for these purposes simply clings to the edge of the plumbing, and at the end of the wash is suspended at the place of permanent attachment. The disadvantage of this method is the threat of disruption of the flow with flooding of the room and possibly the neighbors below.
A properly organized drain over the edge of the bath is safer. The procedure is simple and consists of the following sequence of actions:
- Drill a hole under the plug over the bathtub so that the edge of the tube is suspended in the tub when hanging.
- Screw a self-tapping screw into this hole.
- Disconnect the corrugated hose equipped with a plastic bracket with an opening for fastening and disconnect it from the rear wall of the machine and hang it on a self-tapping screw.
Such fastening excludes a breakdown as a result of careless actions or vibration of the washing machine. However, the disadvantages still remain:
- do not wash during washing;
- waste water pollutes the surface of the bath, spoils the coating;
- after each wash you must clean the bathroom.
Stoke through a tee
With this connection, a special nozzle with a tap is installed under the sink. For this:
- Disconnect the drain pipe that comes from the sink.
- Place the tee as high as possible - preferably under the sink hole to prevent backflow of water.
- Return the equipment to its place.
- Connect the extension hose to the nozzle.
- Tighten the joints with clamps.
In order to prevent unpleasant odors in the washing tub, twist the hose closer to the connection of the beech S, without bending the tube section and not blocking the free water supply.
To prevent damage to the pipe joints, secure so that they do not restrict free movement.
Check valve siphon
If you properly connect such a system to the sewer, then it will not allow the appearance of extraneous odors and the penetration of drains due to the built-in check valve. The costs will be a little more, but they are justified.
The connection process is similar to the past, but has slight differences:
- Instead of a tee, a new siphon is placed and a hose must be put on its outlet.
- When inserted into the pipe, the connection is fixed with a sealing sleeve, which is usually supplied or purchased separately.
- The insertion point can be treated with sealant for better protection against sewage odors.
Draining through the sidebar into the pipe
If there is an additional outlet in the pipe, some work will have to be done to install it, which will require a pipe cutter. After completing this most laborious phase, you must:
- Twist the drain or extension hose with the letter S, which will compensate for the lack of a check valve.
- Put the sleeve on the lower end of the hose so that its tip protrudes no more than 5 cm.
- Insert the tube with the sleeve into the branch.
A properly equipped waste water drain will ensure high-quality washing and save you from unnecessary trouble. Always check your actions with the instructions that came with the washing machine.