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When installing a brand new washing machine in his apartment or private house, each owner is worried about how to properly connect it to communications. And if about how connect the machine to the water supply and electricity , we already wrote, now it’s time to consider connecting the washing machine to the sewer.
The surest technology is to connect the drain hose directly to the sewer. The process requires effort and time, but we will tell you in detail how to properly connect the drain hose of the washing machine.
Connecting the washing machine: preparation
Any work related to technology requires serious and thorough preparation. And connecting a washing machine to the sewer is no exception.
If the washing machine is old, and you just reinstall it after moving, then you will have to buy something. Some accessories are included with new machines.
Preparation includes three stages:
- Decide on a place. It can be a bathroom – you must admit, it is convenient, since the drain is very close. The kitchen is also suitable, as the sink and sewerage are within reach. In rare cases, this is a hallway, when there is very little space in the kitchen or bathroom.
- Prepare your tools. You may need all or part of the list below:
- Screwdrivers – slotted and cross, different sizes (it is better to take a universal one with nozzles).
- If you have to cut into a pipe, then a special pipe cutter will not interfere.
- Welding for metal-plastic pipes.
- Siphon for connecting the washing machine to the sewer. Suitable for both regular and non-return valves.
- Plastic tee.
- Sealant.
- Rubber seals.
- Corrugated hose of the right length to drain the water (buy a new one or lengthen it if what the manufacturer provided is not enough).
Important! The drain hose should not exceed three meters in length so as not to create an unnecessary load on the drain pump.
Remove the shipping bolts holding the tank in place. Unscrew them from the back panel and close them with plugs.
After going through all three steps, you can start connecting the drain hose of the washing machine.
Options for connecting the machine to the sewer
There are three most common options, consider them.
Through the siphon
Before you connect the washing machine to the sewer, you need to install the siphon on the sink. If the siphon does not have another outlet for the technique, then you will need a tee.
But there is one downside! If you connect the washer in this way, then a not-too-pleasant smell from the sewer pipe may enter the drum.
To avoid this, your task is to take care of creating a so-called “air barrier” in the siphon.
Examine the siphon – on it you will find a small hole for a corrugated pipe. This pipe is bent so that when water stagnates, a “plug” appears in the bend. It is this cork that does not let sewer aromas into your machine.
Such a scheme does not complicate the discharge of water, and the plug is “updated” during each descent of waste water into the sewer system.
Through siphon with non-return valve
If you have purchased a siphon with a non-return valve, you can be sure that the washing machine is protected not only from odors, but also from contaminated water. With it, the drain will be much more efficient.
During the occurrence of a blockage in a conventional siphon, the wastewater returns to the machine on its own – the so-called “self-draining” process takes place. To protect the machine from this, you should choose a siphon with a valve.
Attention! After installing the siphon, connect the hose to the appropriate branch using a clamp.
Without siphon
It happens that the connection occurs without a siphon – directly to the sewer pipe. For such a case, you will need to buy an adapter seal ring. It allows you to insert a thin hose into a fairly wide hole. The method is more complicated, but it will be relevant in two cases:
- There is no sink in the room.
- The machine is more than two meters away from the sink siphon.
In the photo you can see a clear demonstration of how to properly connect the washing machine to the sewer system without using a siphon adapter tube. It also shows how to connect the SMA through a siphon.
In any case, no matter how you organize the drainage of the washing machine – through a siphon or directly to the pipe, consider the distance between the drain point and the floor. The point at which the end of the hose must be located according to all the rules must be at least 50 cm from the floor and not more than 1 m.
Of course, the numbers may vary, given the power of the pump: the more powerful the pump, the greater the deviation from the norm.
The considered withdrawal methods are considered one of the most reliable. They will protect your home from leaks, and the aesthetic issue has been resolved – the hose is neatly hidden behind the typewriter or in the kitchen. Simple, harmonious, reliable.
Other ways to connect the washing machine to the sewer
But there are also not quite traditional ways to connect the washing machine – they are extremely simple.
You can throw the hose through:
- sink;
- toilet rim.
- a bath
All you need in this case is a small plastic hook with clips to hold the hose.
Although the method is simple, it cannot be called reliable. Here are a number of disadvantages that you may encounter by choosing it:
- If the water pressure is strong, the hose may come off and water will flow onto the floor. The hose is attached so weakly that it can be torn off by a careless movement. Also, children or pets can “help” him fall.
- After each wash cycle, the bathroom, toilet or sink needs to be cleaned and washed.
- There is no mention of aesthetics. Washing dishes where water has just drained after washing is at least not very hygienic.
Please note! If such a drain suits you, then do not buy a hose longer than 4 meters. If the hose is too long, not all of the water will drain, but remain in the tube, wasting not too pleasant odors.
Now that you know all the schemes for connecting the machine to the sewer pipe, it remains only to choose the appropriate method and easily organize the drain. If you go the traditional way, do not save on components, and then your washer will thank you for years of flawless and trouble-free operation.
And the video will help you do everything right: