In a basic laundry room, supply pipes branch off to provide hot and cold water to both the utility sink and the washing machine. The machines drain hose clips to the side of the utility sink, which has a P-trap that connects to a house drain line. A washing machine needs hot and cold water and a drain.

How do washer drain pipes work?

At the end of a cycle, your washing machine removes water from its tub using a pump that forces water into a drain hose, which curves up and out of the machine to meet the standpipe thats typically located near your hot and cold water supply valves.

Why does my sink back up when I do laundry?

Sometimes, water might back up in the kitchen sink while youre doing a load of laundry, or your bathtub will fill with water. Either case means that your main drain line is clogged. You need to call a professional to clear the drain for you. You will need to get your drains cleaned professionally for that.

Can you install washing machine yourself?

Washing machines are easy to install if you are replacing an old unit with a new one. As long as you already have the necessary plumbing ready, installing a washing machine only requires you to make the right drain and supply connections, level the washer and plug it in.

How do I fix a sewer smell in my laundry room?

If a sewer smell is coming from the washing machine itself, washing it per the manufacturers instructions and getting in there and wiping down and in between crevices with a vinegar/water solution should get rid of the smell.