every three to 4 years i have to have a water jetter come out and clean the drain out, same thing, built in the 60's. he runs his line a good ways down, turns it on and then continues to push out the clog. costs me 165.00 every 4 years.

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Posted by PSU2LSU

Oxford MS

Member since Apr 2011

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Posted on 12/3/19 at 2:02 pm to Happygilmore

Had the same problem because I bought a speed queen on the boards recommendations. Speed queen makes a rubber stopper like thing that goes into the pipe and you stick the drain hose into this rubber stopper. Haven't had any problems since. Older homes have smaller drains for the washing machines then ones built just recently due to changes in code.

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Posted by Bedhog

Denham Springs

Member since Apr 2019

3741 posts

Posted on 12/3/19 at 2:19 pm to PSU2LSU

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PSU2LSU

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Had the same problem because I bought a speed queen on the boards recommendations. Speed queen makes a rubber stopper like thing that goes into the pipe and you stick the drain hose into this rubber stopper. Haven't had any problems since. Older homes have smaller drains for the washing machines then ones built just recently due to changes in code.

Hmm. I don't know if he's talking about the dishwasher or washing machine now.

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Posted by mdomingue

Lafayette, LA

Member since Nov 2010

30202 posts

Posted on 12/4/19 at 5:01 pm to DeafJam73

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I called a plumber. He’ll be over Monday morning. I did what I could, but no success.

Probably a good call. I would have suggested the item below as a possible solution for a clog but you may have a deteriorating line.

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Posted by ewilliams000

Castor Springs

Member since Feb 2012

1952 posts

Posted on 12/9/19 at 7:18 pm to DeafJam73

Don't know about washer drains but for slow sink drains, I put about 4 or 5 heaping TBS of baking soda down my drain. Then pour about 2 cups of vinegar down drain. Produces a violent foaming action that cleans and breaks up clogs. Also kills all mold and mildew build up. Also kind of fun making a volcano.

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