When purchasing new equipment from Indesit, LG, Samsung, questions always arise about putting it into operation. Having purchased a washing machine, it is necessary to carry out work on connecting to communications. For the machine to operate, it is necessary to organize water supply and drainage. This kind of work is not difficult if you know how to connect drain hose For washing machine.
Functions and types of hoses
Unlike the water hose on the drain arm, the main function is to discharge contaminated wastewater into the drain when the machine is running. The price for them can vary from 50 to 600 rubles, depending on the variety and length.
Hoses can be of 3 types:
But using drain sleeves that are too long Wastewater not recommended as it increases the risk of blockage. Possible formation of stagnant zones and even complete blocking of the hose, which can lead to malfunction in the machine. In addition, a hose that is too long is more likely to be damaged and deformed.
Drain hoses for washing machines and dishwashers are often universal; they are made of gray polypropylene. At the ends there are fittings with a diameter of 19 and 22 mm, made of elastic rubber. One end of the hose from the washing machine is connected to the sewer, and the other to the device. If necessary, drain the water into a sink or bathtub. But you need to remember how to extend the inlet hose of a washing machine.
Options for creating a drain for washing equipment
The washing machine uses tap water in its operation, which must be drained after washing. To do this, each device is often equipped with a special hose, which sometimes needs to be replaced. Connecting equipment to the water supply system and replacing hoses usually does not cause problems. For these purposes, use the hose that comes with the washing machine, possibly an extension. It is connected to a water tap. It is also important to know how to extend the water supply hose of a washing machine.
There are two ways to organize the release of a washing machine into the sewer:
- Temporary drain. With this method, the drain hose is simply attached to the edge of the sink or bathtub while the washing machine is running.
- Constant drain. In this case, the hose is connected directly to the sewer system. The device includes a curved plastic guide for this purpose. It is inserted and hung on the wall, and water does not flow out of the machine due to pressure.
Most machine owners prefer to use a stationary permanent connection method and want to extend the hose. This method is much more convenient. First, you will remember to hang the drain hose in your sink or your bathtub. Secondly, this method is more aesthetic. The drain sleeve will be hidden, which improves appearance premises.
Removing shipping parts
After the washer is unpacked, you need to check and remove all transport parts that provide rigid fixation of the tank and other rotating parts, which are thus protected from damage during transport.
These parts will be bolts, holders, rods and brackets that need to be disconnected. It should be noted that if the machine is turned on before the shipping parts have been removed, this may cause irreversible damage and may cause the machine to fail.
The main type of transport parts are bolts. With their help, the tank is fixed, which, after unscrewing, should hang on springs. This is the normal operating condition of the tank. These holes, which remain after the bolts are removed, are usually plugged by the plastic plugs supplied with the kit.
The brackets provide additional rigidity for transportation, and they also help secure the power cord and drain. Sometimes additional transport beams are placed between the tank and the body, which can be removed after the machine is tilted slightly forward.
These transport parts that you have removed must be kept in fact in the event of moving the machine to a service center, in new apartment or cottage, they must be mounted backwards to avoid damage to the machine during transport.
The correct procedure for removing shipping parts can be found in the owner's manual that came with your machine.
Connecting equipment to the electrical network
The most important condition for the operation of the machine is its safety during operation. AND correct connection machines to the electrical network is the most important point providing this. The following rules must be strictly followed:
If you do not have special training and do not know what to do with your own power supply, it is better to invite the electricians who service your home. They will carry out the wiring that supplies all powerful home appliances with high quality and safety regulations. But be prepared for the fact that such work will not be quick.
An alternative to three-wire electrical network is a two-wire cable equipped with a portable device whose operation is controlled by differential current and turns off the system in the event of a power failure.
As you can see, connecting the machine in the house, you may just need to have patience while doing the installation.
Machine installation process
To install washing equipment, you need to connect it not only to the electrical network, but also to water supply and sewerage.
A new car should have instructions or a diagram where there is step by step description installations. Even if the owner of the washing machine has experience in installing the machine’s hose device, it is still necessary to carefully read the instructions, which describe in detail the installation of each drain hose. As a result of incorrect installation of the machine drain, water leakage and destruction of the mechanism may occur, and negative consequences may occur.
Required tools and materials:
- Hoses.
- Siphon.
- Double hose for draining into the sewer.
- Double water supply hose.
- Electric drill.
If the required length of the drain hose is not available, it can be increased, but incorrect and unreliable extension can lead to flooding of the apartment. It is better to purchase a hose that has the required length.
You can drain water from the plastic sleeve of the equipment into sewer system, if this function is provided by fixing the pipe located on the side of the sink or bathtub.
If the drain hose is to be installed in the bathtub, it is necessary to ensure that the water drains properly. It is this discharge of water during operation of the washing machine that will prevent flooding in the room if the drain hose accidentally falls out of the structure.
Installing the drain hose on back wall The washing machine is carried out at a height of about 80 centimeters from the end, which should not interfere with drainage. You can use another siphon.
From the second end of the hose, you need to start connecting using the main siphon, which prevents the entry of odor from the wastewater. This may require bending the drain hose in addition to creating a water dam effect, but not preventing the leak, to prevent odors from entering the machine.
To connect the hose in the machine, there is a limit on the height of the outlet nozzle, minimum and maximum. To ensure high quality drainage and prevent flooding of the apartment through the machine as a result of a clogged sewer pipe, it will be necessary to leave an air gap. In this case, when washing, water will not flow into the sewer from the equipment, and the installed program will begin to work incorrectly. Here you need to take into account the level of rise of all the water in the bathtub or sink, which should be slightly lower, and the gap should be higher.
Easy to attach to water supply
Typically, installing a washing machine requires a water supply at a distance close to it. Water network laid using metal or plastic pipes with a diameter of 15 mm.
There are three main ways to install equipment in a water supply system:
- Use of metal or plastic pipes and couplings.
- Using cranes.
- Using a fitting for pipes made of metal-plastic.
In the first case, a crimp coupling is required, which consists of two halves tightened with four screws. The faucet is screwed on when there is a rubber gasket just under the side where the hole is. After a convenient arrangement for connecting the coupling, it is determined that it is necessary to connect the machine inlet to the pipe using a crimp sleeve, which should compress the pipe cold water.
The technology for installing couplings involves the following actions when blocking the flow of cold water into the apartment:
- Preliminary cleaning of pipes from dirt with cold water.
- Tight, full clamping of the four clutch screws.
- Drill a hole in the pipe through the coupling using an electric drill with a diameter of 8-10 mm.
- Screw the ball valve into the coupling to seal the tap thread.
It is better to give preference to a different crane design than a ball product, because its reliability leaves much to be desired. The first method is good for installing the machine in the bathroom, where access to the faucet is difficult.
Another and third installation method
The second method is suitable if the mixer and water supply are connected using a flexible reinforced hose, in the gap of which a water tap, namely a tee, as well as a water supply. In this case, the faucet will not affect the flow of water to the kitchen faucet, but will ensure that the flow of water only to the machine is blocked. It is necessary to use a structure similar to the first method.
The use of the third method is typical for the presence of metal-plastic pipes. Here you need a special tee or fitting. The incision is made on metal-plastic pipes, and a fitting is inserted into it, which is equipped with a tap. The tee kit comes with all the parts needed to seal the unit.
Connection is carried out according to the instructions. The diameter of the washing machine drain hose is about 34 inches. Once the machine is turned off, the water flow is required to be blocked, so an additional valve must be installed to shut off the water supply. To clean the water entering your machine from small contaminants that clog the equipment as a result of being supplied through the water supply, use a strainer. It's right behind the valve. Removal and special cleaning are required from time to time.
Regardless of the chosen method of connecting the drain to the sewer, immediately after completing all work, perform tests and lay down the laundry. Then you will immediately see possible disadvantages. If everything is done correctly, the drain system will work as long as the washing machine itself. In case of problems, you need to know how to change the drain hose in a washing machine.
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How to connect the drain hose of a washing machine to the sewer? It seems that everything is simple, you take it and connect it, but it was not so. Improper installation of the washing machine drain hose can lead to a number of problems in the near future. Even when doing so simple action, cannot be neglected simple rules connecting a washing machine, which we will talk about today, despite the fact that there are not so few ways to do this.
How to connect?
There are different ways to connect to the sewer system, as well as to organize the drainage of waste water from an automatic washing machine. The connection is organized depending on a number of factors:
- on how close the sewer drain is to the body of the washing machine;
- is there even a connection point within reach;
- at what height and at what angle relative to the washing machine body is this point located;
- what other equipment will have to be connected to the sewer along with an automatic washing machine, etc.
The angle of placement of the drain hose relative to the location of the washing machine is very important to consider. If the hose is positioned incorrectly, a “siphon effect” will occur, water from the sewer pipe will flow back into the bowels of the washer.
Based on the above factors, there are three main ways to organize waste water drainage for a domestic helper. Firstly, you don’t have to organize a drain at all if you throw the drain hose into a nearby plumbing fixture, for example, into a bathtub, sink or even toilet.
Secondly, the washing machine can be connected to the side outlet of the siphon. This outlet is ideal for screwing a drain hose to it and forgetting about the problem once and for all. And thirdly, the washing machine’s drain hose can be secured with a clamp by first inserting such a hose into a branch of the sewer pipe - it’s cheap and cheerful, and most importantly, you don’t need to buy a special siphon with an outlet under the sink. We will talk in more detail about how to implement these three methods of draining water a little later, but now we will focus on the important nuances that can affect the quality of such a drain.
What else matters?
Why are we talking about the quality of the drain, and what difference does it make at all what kind of connection to the sewer we chose? The main thing is to do everything relatively correctly, and then it doesn’t matter. This is the opinion of many people who independently undertake to connect an automatic washing machine to the water supply and sewerage system and thereby, unwittingly, shorten the life of their “home assistant”. What exactly are we talking about?
Let's explain on specific example. We connect two absolutely identical automatic washing machines to the sewer system. The first machine is located nearby, at a distance of 1 m from the connection point, we connect it using the 1.5 m long drain hose included in the kit in compliance with all the rules. The second machine is located from the connection point to sewer pipe or a siphon at a distance of 2.4 meters, we connect it using an additionally purchased drain hose 3 m long.
Both washing machines have been in use for 7 years. The first washing machine worked this time without breakdowns, on the second the drain pump was replaced 2 times: the first pump broke after 4.5 years of operation, the second in the seventh year of operation. “Debriefing” revealed a pattern assumed by many, but still not uninteresting. The longer the “house helper” drain hose, the more often the pump will break down, since when working, it will experience loads exceeding the design ones.
Place the washing machine as close as possible to the point where it connects to the sewer.
It is also of great importance how the washing machine is installed on a horizontal surface, since this also affects the working life of the pump, motor, as well as working connections of hoses and pipes, as well as electrical wiring. It is very important here that the washing machine is not only level, but also standing on a flat, solid surface that will not bend over time or become loose from constant vibration.
Various modern additions are also important, which allow, on the one hand, to facilitate the process of connecting the washing machine to the sewer, and on the other, to additionally protect it from certain risks, primarily the “siphon effect”. When we mention this, we are talking about drain hoses with a check valve. Such a valve is specially designed to ensure that sewage from the sewer under no circumstances gets back into the washing machine, while draining will be carried out completely freely. You can read about this device in the article.
Consumables and tools
Before installing the washing machine, including connecting it to the sewer, you need to acquire all the tools and materials that will be required for this work, so that later you do not have to take breaks to run to the store for a clamp or jumper. So let's start with the tools. 
- Large and small adjustable wrench.
- Screwdrivers (flat and Phillips).
- Device for cutting plastic pipes.
- Pliers.
- Sharp knife.
- Roulette.
- Building level.
The set of tools is not rich. It’s immediately clear that the entire list can be easily found in any pantry. If you do not have a device for cutting plastic pipes, you can use a regular hacksaw instead. Now let's look at the materials.
- Drain hose of the required diameter and length.
- Plastic sewer pipe and tee for it.
- Jumpers and clamps.
- Check valve.
- Automotive or plumbing sealant.
- Rewinding.
- O-rings and gaskets.
Before purchasing small consumables, such as O-rings and gaskets, calculate how many you will need.
No connection
Now let's talk directly about how to properly connect our washing machine to the sewer. And let's start from the very beginning simple option organizing a drain, which, paradoxically, does not involve connecting the washing machine to a sewer pipe. Let's talk about it.
This method is good for lazy people, since its implementation does not require a lot of materials and tools. And a minimum of time will be spent. However, certain conditions must be met.
- Near the body of the washing machine, at a suitable height, there should be a sink, bathtub, shower stall with sufficiently high sides, toilet bowl or toilet.
- It must be possible to secure the drain hose. Why pin it? And then, so that it does not accidentally jump out of the plumbing element when water under pressure rushes from the washing machine tank through the hose into the drain of the sink, bathtub, etc.
- People who use plumbing should not be squeamish, since they will have to endure some inconveniences that will arise in connection with such an organization of draining water from the washing machine tank.
To organize a drain in a similar way, you need to lower the hose of the machine into the bathtub, sink, toilet, etc. not tight. Provide an S-shaped bend in the hose. Fasten it to the wall of the plumbing element so that it does not dangle freely, and then carry out tests. If the drainage is carried out normally, you can leave everything as is, the work is finished.
Through siphon
Installing the connection using this method is special in that we connect the washing machine’s drain hose not to a sewer pipe or its branch, but to another plumbing element - the sink siphon. In modern siphons, manufacturers provide a special outlet for connecting a washing machine, which we should use.
There are siphons with two outlets to simultaneously connect a washing machine and a dishwasher.
The essence of connecting the washing machine via a siphon is as follows. We install a siphon and check how the water is drained through the drain hole of the sink, make sure that there are no leaks. The siphon can be easily installed with your own hands without any tools. If you have problems with this, you can read the article. Next, connect the drain hose to the side outlet of the siphon, not forgetting to seal the joint. The hose must be bent into an “S” shape; if this is not done, the first wash will end with the machine hanging in the middle.
Directly into the sewer pipe
You can also connect the washing machine to a sewer pipe outlet located nearby. To do this, such a withdrawal needs to be organized. Let's do the following.
- We purchase a tee for a sewer pipe.
- Using a pipe cutter, cut plastic pipe sewerage.
- We install the tee and seal the joint.
Well, the pipe outlet is organized. In this case, it is very important that the outlet be located at a height of at least 40 cm from the floor level. We insert the end of the drain hose into the pipe outlet and seal the connection. We additionally strengthen the connections with a clamp so that the pressure does not accidentally cause the pipe to jump out and flood the entire floor. We bend the hose into an “S” shape and secure it so that it does not dangle.
In conclusion, we note that connecting an automatic washing machine to the sewer is really not difficult if you follow the simplest instructions, which have long been formulated by specialists. You can do it too. Read this article and get started, good luck!
The beginning of the drain hose is fixed inside the washing machine.
Middle of the hose
Lift the middle of the hose up and secure it to the factory fasteners in the form of a ring or hook.
Hose end
Place the end of the hose down and connect it to the sewer in any of three ways:
Method one
Secure the hose to plastic holder and drape it over the side of the sink or bathtub. The drain hose should be located at a height of 60 - 90 cm.
Method two
Connect the hose to the special branch in the sink siphon and secure it with a clamp. The branch must be located above the sink drain siphon so that the end of the hose is at least 60 cm above the floor level.
If your siphon does not have such a hole, buy a new siphon or use another method.
Method three
Connect the hose to the sewer pipe directly. To do this, use a vertical pipe with a height of 60 - 90 cm and a diameter of at least 5 cm.
To seal the junction of the hose and pipe, use a special sealant.
What length of hose can I use?
What happens if you connect the hose incorrectly?
If you connect the hose incorrectly, water will be drawn into the machine and immediately drained into the sewer. If the water is drained, the washing is interrupted and the error “LE” or “4E” appears on the display. This usually happens at the beginning of the wash or before rinsing.
The beginning of the drain hose is fixed inside the washing machine.
Middle of the hose
Lift the middle of the hose up and secure it to the factory fasteners in the form of a ring or hook.
Hose end
Place the end of the hose down and connect it to the sewer in any of three ways:
Method one
Secure the hose in a plastic holder and place it over the side of the sink or bathtub. The drain hose should be located at a height of 60 - 90 cm.
Method two
Connect the hose to the special branch in the sink siphon and secure it with a clamp. The branch must be located above the sink drain siphon so that the end of the hose is at least 60 cm above the floor level.
If your siphon does not have such a hole, buy a new siphon or use another method.
Method three
Connect the hose to the sewer pipe directly. To do this, use a vertical pipe with a height of 60 - 90 cm and a diameter of at least 5 cm.
To seal the junction of the hose and pipe, use a special sealant.
What length of hose can I use?
What happens if you connect the hose incorrectly?
If you connect the hose incorrectly, water will be drawn into the machine and immediately drained into the sewer. If the water is drained, the washing is interrupted and the error “LE” or “4E” appears on the display. This usually happens at the beginning of the wash or before rinsing.
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Today it is impossible to imagine family life without a washing machine, which is the best assistant for every housewife. It is important that it works properly. To do this, among other measures, you need to ensure the correct connection of the washing machine drain to the sewer pipe. It is quite possible to do this work yourself and thereby save on payment
labor of specialists.
What could be the outcome of not knowing how to make a washing machine drain and water supply correctly? Very big problems- not only by breakdown of household appliances, but also by flooding of the apartment located on the floor below.
To avoid undesirable consequences, professionals recommend not to rush into connecting it, but first study the instructions explaining how to properly connect the washing machine drain hose to the sewer and the supply line to water pipe. Coming phased implementation work.
"Introduction" to the washing machine
After purchasing an automatic washing machine, you should read the instructions that are included in the package with accompanying documents. You should check its availability directly at the retail establishment. The instructions describe step by step how to properly make a drain for a washing machine to a sewer pipe.If you do not remove absolutely all shipping parts, not only equipment breakdown, but also its complete failure is possible. It is unlikely that you should take risks - you must act in accordance with the instructions (read also: " "). After the bolts that secure the tank are loosened, you need to check that it sags on the springs (this is its working condition). The holes left after the bolts should be closed with special plugs included in the kit.
The brackets that secure the power cord and drain hose make them rigid during transportation, but they are also removed before connecting the washing machine drain. After this, the machine is tilted forward and the additional bars needed for transportation located below are removed. All elements used to transport goods must be stored (they may be useful if the equipment is transported to another place).
Connecting a washing machine
In order for the purchased household laundry appliances to function, they must be connected to the water supply. You also need a washing machine drainage system that ensures drainage of waste into the sewer.Connect the washing machine to engineering communications Can different ways, to do this you need to connect the tap for dirty water with sewer pipe. In some machine models, the design of the pipe limits the height of the drain. In this case, install an additional siphon or attach a pipe to the side of the bathtub or sink.
Let's assume that the drain will be made into the bathroom (read also: " "). To protect yourself from flooding, you must securely fasten the drain hose and thereby prevent it from falling to the floor under the pressure of pouring waste water. IN Lately Consumers use this drainage option very rarely.
True, there are cases when another method of drainage is impossible. If necessary, you can increase the length of the drain hose. This parameter depends on the power of the pump operating to remove dirty water. The required hose length is always indicated in the accompanying documentation. Consumers should take into account the recommendations of the manufacturer.
It is necessary to fix the drain hose at a height equal to 80 centimeters on the back wall and connect its end to the sewer. In this case, you will need a siphon for the sewer system, preventing it from getting into household appliances sewer water and unpleasant odors.
To create pressure, bend the end of the drain hose (read also: " "). This measure will prevent sewage and odors from entering the washing machine. True, experts do not recommend connecting the hose too tightly to the sewer hole.
When you decide to bend the hose, you need to take into account that during the execution of certain programs, the household appliance may not complete them. To prevent such situations, you should determine the height of the air gap correctly - it should be slightly higher than the level of water rising in the bathroom or sewer if a blockage occurs in the drainage system. Neglecting the air gap parameters often leads to flooding of housing. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the diameter of the washing machine drain and the diameter of the sewer pipe when connecting.
How to connect the washing machine drain to the sewer
You can connect equipment such as a dishwasher in one of two ways:Option two. Involves draining waste fluid from dishwasher into the sewer outlet pipe. It should be remembered that the drain from the appliance must be located at least 40 centimeters from the level of the dishwasher. Thanks to this measure, the possibility of “suction” of waste water from the sewer is eliminated.
For this reason, many are interested in what can be done if the level of the sewer hole is lower than 40 centimeters? Professionals advise bending the drain hose at the entrance to the sewer pipe (as is the case with washing machine). Read also: "Connecting a washing machine to a sewer - connection options and rules."
It is allowed to connect a dishwasher and a washing machine to the sewer outlet pipe at the same time. To do this, you will need to install on two drains check valves, protecting household appliances from dirty waste water getting into them. It is worth noting that connecting a dishwasher to the sewer is done in the same way as a washing machine.
Manufacturers' recommendations set out in the product instructions must be studied very carefully in order to connect the washing machine to the water supply and sewerage system yourself, without seeking help from specialists.
