When connecting a washing machine to a sewer with your own hands, first of all, select an area with a flat and hard floor near the discharge point. The distance from the equipment installation site to the intended point must be within the length of the drain hose.
You should pay attention to back wall washing machine: if the device has just been purchased, it is necessary to remove the transport bolts - their presence is determined by the holes in the plugs. The drain is usually installed at the bottom of the housing and, to prevent accidental discharge, the hose is raised to a special grip on the rear panel. The laying of the hose to the connection point should prevent twisting and pinching of the walls, so that nothing interferes with the free flow of water. There are several connection methods.
The method is the simplest - no intervention is required in the existing indoor sewage system. A drain hose is used over the edge of the bathtub, toilet or sink. The standard length is up to three meters; the pump is not designed for a longer length, and therefore it is not recommended to extend it. To prevent leakage to the floor, the sleeve is fixed using a plastic device in the form of a bracket. This standard fasteners Comes with the washing machine.
U this method there are disadvantages:
To avoid the indicated inconveniences, accidental spills of water on the floor and problems due to leaks, it is better to use other methods of connecting the washing machine to the sewer. These schemes provide for a closed drainage of liquid into the drainage system, eliminating the entry of unpleasant odors into the bathroom.
Drain without sewer connection
Connection via siphon
A convenient and easy-to-use way to connect the device to the spillway is to use a plumbing structure installed under the sink with hydraulic valve from the spread of odors from the sewer system. This product is called a siphon. It is produced in two versions: regular and with an additional outlet for connecting the washing machine hose. Depending on which model is installed, the connection is made:
The pump that pumps dirty water out of the machine is located at the bottom of the body, and on the rear panel there is a grip at a height of 60 cm from the floor. A correctly laid hose from the device to the connection point should be at a height of 50 cm at the junction, and its route should resemble the letter S.
All joints are sealed and checked for water leakage - to do this, both taps must be fully open. Some experts advise not to overdo it with the seal, but to leave small leaks to prevent the drained liquid from being sucked back into the tank. But this rarely happens. And most modern models washing machines are equipped drain valve. It prevents sewage water from returning to the laundry drum and spontaneously leaking out.
Siphons are also manufactured with a built-in check valve for connecting household appliances. The only drawback of connecting the washing machine to the sewer through a siphon is the sound (gurgling of water) from the neck of the sink when draining, which cannot be eliminated.
Direct discharge into sewer pipe
This connection is made when the distance from the washing machine to the sink is more than 1.5 m. To connect to the sewer pipe, take into account the material from which it is made: a rubber adapter is installed on cast iron, and plastic on metal. You will also need:
When connecting without a siphon, the drain hose is led directly into the splitter or slightly away from it if it is necessary to move the machine away from the sink. It is more convenient to install a tee directly on a horizontal sewer pipe under the sink.
When installing the drain directly into the drainage system, the sealing of the joints is ensured by rubber seals. The end of the hose does not touch the water level in the sewer inlet.
The hose route depicts the letter S, the outlet from the machine should be located lower than the connection point to the drainage. During installation plastic pipes to the remote washing machine, on the approach to it, you need to make a vertical bend with a rise of 30–50 cm.
Compared to the two previous connection options, the direct drain into the sewer pipe requires a significant investment of time and labor. But a correctly installed connection of the washing machine to the water supply and drainage system guarantees safe and reliable operation of the structure during the service life of the device itself.
The beginning of the drain hose is fixed inside the washing machine.
Lift the middle of the hose up and secure it to the factory fasteners in the form of a ring or hook.
Place the end of the hose down and connect it to the sewer in any of three ways:
Secure the hose in a plastic holder and place it over the side of the sink or bathtub. Drain hose should be located at a height of 60 - 90 cm.
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.
Connect the hose to the sewer pipe directly. To do this use vertical pipe 60 - 90 cm high and at least 5 cm in diameter.
To seal the junction of the hose and pipe, use a special sealant.
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.
If you understand all the details of how to properly connect the washing machine, this operation will not be difficult to perform with your own hands. In this article we will describe the process of connecting the drain hose of an automatic washing machine to the sewer.
The issue of connecting the washing machine to the sewerage system and water supply system should be approached as responsibly as possible. Only in this case will the unit work without errors and problems. objectively simple. All home craftsmen cope with this task without any difficulty. But many craftsmen organize the drainage of the unit into the sewer system incorrectly. The result is unpleasant odors in the room where the machine is installed, as well as clogging it with water coming from other plumbing fixtures.
Connection via drain
The third technique is very simple. To implement it, you do not need to tinker with pipes, purchase and install a siphon. The whole job takes just a few minutes - throw the hose into the sink (bathtub), secure it with a plastic hook (it comes included with all washing units) and watch how the dirty water goes into the sewer system after washing. It would seem - how much easier? But such simplicity is fraught with many problems. Firstly, water from the machine will constantly contaminate the washbasin or bathtub. After two or three washes you will be horrified appearance sanitary fixtures. Unattractive streaks will appear on their acrylic or enamel snow-white surface.
Just imagine how you will wash your face over such a sink or take a bath with marks on the bottom dirty water. Secondly, the locking hook does not guarantee 100% high-quality fastening of the hose. The latter can fly off the edge of the washbasin or bathtub at any moment. This risks flooding your bathroom, as well as the premises of neighbors living on the floor below you. The drain hose, believe me, gets knocked down very often. It flies off when the drain pump is turned on washing machine, while spinning clothes (due to vibrations). Essentially, you will have to sit near the unit for the entire wash cycle and make sure that the hose does not get knocked down. What then is the point of an automatic machine if you need to be near it all the time?
For these reasons, experts recommend (and strongly) install a drain using a siphon. Then you don’t have to worry about flooding your neighbors, or about the penetration of foreign odors from the sewer system into the room where the automatic machine is located.
A siphon is a simple device. It is inexpensive and is sold in any store that offers plumbing products. The siphon is usually installed under the washbasin in the bathroom or under the sink for washing dishes if the washing machine is installed in the kitchen. The siphon must be mounted as high as possible. Setting it too low increases the risk of water backflow.
Connection washing machine
Check all connections for leaks. Job done, drain done! IN Lately Special siphons became widespread. They can be mounted on a wall surface. Such new devices have one side brought outside, and the other connected to the sewer. A water outlet (cold) is installed next to the siphon. This is done to ensure that the process of connecting the washing machine is carried out as quickly and conveniently as possible. If such a plumbing “infrastructure” is available, a new washing unit is connected to the sewer and to the sewer in literally 5 minutes.
There is an easier way to connect the drain hose to the water drainage system. You can also do it yourself. This technique involves inserting a hose directly into a sewer pipe into which a special tee is pre-installed.
Washing machine connected and ready to use
All. The work is completed. Your washing unit is connected to the sewer system.
The washing machine hose plays a very important role in the operation of the device. In order for it to serve its owners properly and efficiently, water must flow into the drum on time and be drained after use. Both the drain and inlet hoses for the washing machine, at the slightest malfunction, can cause stops and malfunctions, which will gradually lead to breakdown of the unit.
When you purchase a washing machine in most stores, you will be provided with delivery, but installation does not always go smoothly. Sometimes you have to invite a specialist to install it separately or carry it out yourself.
In order for the unit to work correctly, the connection must be made according to the following algorithm:
Connecting a washing machine
Preparation for installation is carried out as follows: the plugs securing the washing drum are removed from the rear wall, and the holes from them are closed with special plugs. The machine is placed in its designated place and the height of the legs is adjusted so that it stands level.
The first step is to ensure the supply of hot and cold water- fulfill this operation necessary depending on the characteristics of a particular device. Sometimes the inlet hose for your washing machine is too short for your conditions. In this case, you will need to purchase eyeliner for extension.
If it turns out that the diameters of the water supply and the water supply hose do not match, adapters will need to be used for connection.
The drain hose has a simple task - it ensures the discharge of waste dirty water into the sewer pipe during the washing process. The washing machine drain hose can be of different lengths, the cost varies depending on the type. The varieties are as follows:
1. The simplest type of this assembly unit has a fixed length, varying in the range of 1-5 meters. This size is considered standard, and if necessary, it can be easily extended by connecting two hoses using clamps.
2. The telescopic drain hose of the washing machine is more versatile - it is sold in a compressed state and can extend from a mere 60 centimeters to 2 meters. But it also has disadvantages: it becomes more clogged and vibrates when water is drained. It is necessary to stretch such a product as carefully as possible, since sudden movements can damage the material.
3. The hose, sold in the form of a coil, is quite convenient - you can independently measure and separate the required length (within the existing one). Serifs are applied to the surface of the product, which can be used as a guide when measuring the required length. Usually it is about 0.5 meters. You should not use overly long hoses to drain waste water - this increases the risk of blockages, which can create stagnation and even cause the hose to clog. This sooner or later leads to stoppages of the machine, and in some cases to breakdown. If the hose is too long, it becomes more easily deformed and may become damaged.
Washing unit hose
As a rule, the washing machine is equipped with a polypropylene water drain hose gray. At its ends there are rubber elastic fittings with a diameter of 19 mm, 22 mm. One end is connected to the sewer pipe, the other is attached to the unit itself. Sometimes, if the sewer pipe is located in hard to reach place, the drain hose is directed at one end into the bathtub or sink.
In different models of washing machines, the drain hoses are attached differently. But there are certain rules that must be followed before replacing or installing them, regardless of the brand of the unit.
To begin, the device must be disconnected from the electrical network. When doing this, make sure that the machine is not in working order. If this is the case, you need to wait until the wash cycle is completely finished. Secure the wire so that it does not interfere during operation.
Then the device must be disconnected from the water supply. When unscrewing a flexible tube, you need to remove the gasket in time and place it in a place where it will definitely not get lost. Where the washing machine drain hose was attached, install a plug, and place the hose with the nozzle up on the back wall of the device.
Disconnecting the device from the water supply
Once preparations for replacing the part have been completed, you can proceed to installation. To replace the hose, access to the inside of the unit must be provided. Most often, the hose is attached inside the housing next to the drain pump. The top panel must be removed - it’s more convenient to work this way. The hose usually protrudes from the back of the washing machine: at the top or bottom of it. To replace it, the hose is carefully disconnected from the housing and pump and pulled out as carefully as possible.
A complete disconnection from the sewer is made, after which the remaining water is drained from the hose. Only now can you begin installing the new one. This process may differ depending on the design and model of the unit. Therefore, in order to perform the work correctly, you must refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
The more carefully all stages of work are completed, the longer the drain hose of the washing machine can last, which will ensure its uninterrupted operation.
When organizing a drainage method, you should choose the one that is more convenient for installation.
For example, you can simply dump used water into a bathtub or sink. All required operations will be extremely easy to perform. The drain hose can simply be inserted into a special holder (supplied) and then hung on the bathtub or secured over its edge. This method can be used as a temporary method, as well as in cases where connecting to a sewer is not possible. It also has its drawbacks:
1. When draining, all the dirty water is in plain sight - this not only irritates clean housewives, but is also not particularly convenient. After completing the operation, you have to wash the sink, and if there is a strong spray pressure, not only it, but also the walls.
2. The plumbing fixture where the drain is carried out cannot be used while the washing machine is operating - waste water flows there from time to time;
3. If the bathtub or sink is made of acrylic or cast iron, plaque will form on it all the time due to dirty water flowing. It is quite difficult to clean such a surface.
Advice: if the apartment’s sewer system is in good condition, and the machine will be used regularly and often, it is better to install a drain directly into the sewer pipe.
Installing a drain in a sewer pipe
To do this, you can choose one of the following methods:
A. Draining dirty water can be successfully carried out through a special outlet on a siphon. They are usually installed under sinks in kitchens or bathrooms, and it will be easy to connect the washing machine hose to them, no matter where it is. The end fitting of the drain must be secured as securely as possible to the outlet of the siphon - this will not allow leaks to occur in the place where they are joined. To give the fastening additional security, use clamps.
B. In another option, the drain hose is connected to sewer pipe using a sealing collar. In this case, the hose must be secured in the cuff as securely as possible, and the length must be chosen so that it has a small margin. The hose should not be too tight or easily pull out of the cuff. When draining liquid from the machine, strong vibration occurs, the connection is broken if the installation is poor, and water will flow onto the floor.
The second option is more convenient in cases where the owners want to arrange the drainage area next to installed device. Most often, this procedure is carried out during repairs - during construction modern houses There are no plans for a specially equipped area for installing a washing machine.
You can organize water drainage using a separate sewer siphon equipped with a check valve. It has a fairly simple operating principle. Inside the siphon is a weighted ball. When water passes through the siphon, the ball floats, and after it drains, it falls into place and plugs the sewer drain. This not only blocks the way for unpleasant odors, but also prevents waste fluid from flowing back into the hose. It is ideal when it is possible to select in advance a suitable location for the washing machine, and then install all the necessary communications there.
Using a sealing collar, if desired, you can independently install a siphon equipped with a check valve and get rid of many problems associated with operation.
Important: the place where the drain is attached to the unit must be located higher than the connection to the sewer. Otherwise all the water will flow back into the car. To ensure reliable and uninterrupted operation of the washing machine, make sure that it is installed in accordance with all the rules.
It’s rare that a person can live without a washing machine these days. High-quality and carefully selected equipment will last for a very long time without failures or utility accidents.
One of the components of such reliability is correct connection washing machine drain to the sewer. In contrast to providing equipment with electricity and tap water The drainage device requires more attention.
Is it possible to connect a washing machine to the sewer yourself? This kind of work is quite accessible to anyone. home handyman, who has already dealt with plumbing. If you have no experience, then you need to show increased attention.
Before starting work and before purchasing all materials, it is necessary to study methods of draining dirty water and choose the most suitable one. What influences the choice:
It's best to sketch it out first. the simplest scheme connecting the machine to all networks - this will make it easier to imagine big picture, make calculations of the volume of work and the amount of materials.
There are only three of them, from the simplest and cheapest to the more complex and costly.
Included with any washing machine is a “hook” - plastic element in the shape of an inverted "U". The drain hose is secured in it, after which the “letter” can be mounted on the edge of the sanitary container. Usually the drainage point is a bathtub, or alternatively a sink or toilet.
In fact, this method of draining almost always turns out to be inconvenient. If you still decide to use it, you need to consider:
If this method of disposing of waste water is not suitable, the owners have no choice but to connect the washing machine drain to the sewer.
A very popular method if the washing machine is located close to the sink. There are several options for draining a washing machine into the sewer through a sink siphon.
One of the simplest is to assemble a system under the sink from a regular siphon and a tube with an outlet. This scheme is simple and reliable: the washing machine drain hose goes to the siphon, rises just above the inlet and enters there from top to bottom.
This height difference prevents water from the sink drain from entering the drain hose when it is empty. One problem still remains. Sewer smell can penetrate into the cavities of the washing machine and even be absorbed into the laundry.
But this can be solved if we complicate the scheme a little. You can assemble a system with a water seal under the sink. At a glance, it looks like a recumbent letter "S". Always accumulates in one bend a small amount of water, which does not allow sewer odors to escape 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 an outlet for attaching the drain hose.
What to do if the previous methods of getting rid of dirty water are not suitable? Remains last option: arrange for the washing machine to drain directly into the sewer. This method usually turns out to be 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 sewer system is important here. Tapping into old cast iron pipes can be quite a hassle. It is rarely possible to limit yourself to just connecting a washing machine. Sometimes it is necessary to replace a section of pipeline from cast iron pipes. You have to act according to the situation.
In other cases, the work is usually easier. The owners of new cottages find themselves in the most advantageous situations: in this case, the sewer outlet for the drainage device can be provided in advance.
Connecting the washing machine drain to the drain 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 design of the bathroom will only benefit from this. It is only important to avoid the mistake that inexperienced craftsmen often make.
We are talking about the horizontal insertion of the drain hose into the sewer. This is absolutely wrong decision. The drain hose for the washing machine will inevitably fill with the contents of the bathtub and sink drain, if there is one. ABOUT unpleasant odors the conversation was already underway. To avoid such a mistake, the drain hose must be inserted into the sewer from top to bottom.
What a home handyman will need:
Regardless of the chosen method of connecting the drain hose to the sewer, you must immediately carry out tests and do a dry wash after completing all work. Then possible shortcomings will immediately become visible. If everything is done correctly, then drainage system will last as long as the washing machine itself.
