Installing a washing machine in your home includes connecting it not only to the electrical network and water supply, but also to the sewer system. Moreover, it is with drainage that difficulties often arise; connecting the household appliances in question to the power supply and water is as easy as shelling pears. To connect yourself washing machine to the sewer, you can use three methods. The technology in all cases is extremely simple. Any self-taught person can do everything, you just need to follow the simplest rules.

Necessary tools and components

To connect the washing machine to the sewer, you need to have three tools on hand:

1. Pliers.
2. Flathead screwdriver.
3. Pipe cutter for plastic pipes (or hacksaw for metal).

Wrenches may only be needed if it is necessary to extend an existing drain hose using a coupling. This will have to be done when the automatic machine is far from the sewer outlet. At the same time, it is highly not recommended to extend this flexible drain outlet to a length of more than three meters. If it is long, the pump in the washing machine may not be able to cope with pumping water and burn out.

Necessary adapters and taps for connecting a washing machine

Consumables you will need:

• sealing rubber bands;
• sealant;
• corrugated hose (usually included with the washing machine);
• tee or new siphon (depending on connection option).

To connect the washing machine drain to the sewer, a minimum set of tools and components is sufficient. The same replacement of electrical wiring or installation of water pipes requires much more tools.

Washing machine connection diagram

Methods

Connecting the washing machine to the sewer system is done:

• directly to the sewer pipe using a tee;
• through a connection to the siphon under the sink.

The first option is more difficult to implement with your own hands, but it is more practical and reliable. Plus, the risk of flooding when connected to a siphon is much higher than in the case of a direct connection between the drain hose and the sewer pipe.

Necessary conditions for connecting a washing machine to a siphon

At the same time, it is recommended to choose a method even when the question of how to install a sewer system in a house or apartment is being decided. It is better to determine in advance the location for the washing machine. And it is also necessary to provide in advance for this equipment an insertion point in the sewer system.

Another way to organize drainage from a washing machine is to simply hang the hose on the side of the toilet or bathtub. In this case, even installation tools are not required. But it’s difficult to call this option correct. Plus, you will have to look after such water flow more carefully in order to definitely avoid a flood in the house.

Connecting a washing machine

Connection via siphon

It is possible to connect the washing machine to the sewer system using a drain siphon only if it is designed for such installation. If it doesn't have a side outlet for connecting an additional hose, then nothing will work. Or he will come to change it to the desired option.

How to connect a washing machine via a siphon

Moreover, if the cabinet under the sink is small in size or the washbasin is on a narrow ceramic leg, then draining through a siphon with a pipe on the side will not work. There simply won't be enough space under the bowl for new pipes.

Rules for installing a washing machine under the sink

The connection is made via a siphon as follows:

1. The plug is removed from the side pipe.
2. It is lubricated with silicone.
3. A hose from a washing machine is put on the outlet, over which a worm-drive clamp is pulled.
4. The clamp is tightened with a screwdriver or pliers.

How to connect a washing machine to the sewer and water supply in the kitchen

The main disadvantage of this method is gurgling in the sink drain when the washing machine is running.

Using reduction directly to the sewer

To connect the washing machine directly to the sewer, you need to install it on drain pipe under the sink or bathtub tee. One of its outlets will be used in the old way for connected plumbing, and the second will be used for the washing machine. You can also make a tie-in directly into the sewer pipeline or mount a branch from the riser. But these options are more complex; you should resort to them only when carrying out major repairs.

How to properly install a washing machine

The drain from the machine is inserted into the tee through rubber cuff. This adapter has to be used, since hoses from washing machines and plastic fittings PVC sewer pipes for internal sewerage have different diameters. If you simply insert the drain outlet into the tee, then the drainage under pressure will flow out of the pipeline through the gap at the junction.

Connecting the washing machine drain

Other draining methods

You can also drain the water from the washing machine directly into the bathtub, sink or toilet. To do this, almost all of the household appliances under consideration are supplied with a hard plastic nozzle for the drainage hose. It is designed to fix the drain hose on the side of the above-mentioned plumbing fixtures.

Correct connection of the washing machine drain. How to connect a washing machine yourself?

First, let's look at connecting the washing machine to communication systems. The machine should be connected to a cold water supply and a waste water drain should be installed.

Quite often, in the designs of washing machines, restrictions are set on the minimum and maximum height of the outlet pipe. In order for the washing machine to drain water, it is necessary to connect the water drainage system to the sewage system. Let's consider connecting the washing machine drain. An additional siphon should be installed or a pipe should be secured to the side of the bathtub or sink.

The fastening must be reliable to avoid flooding of the apartment if the drain hose falls out.

It is believed that the most modern and convenient options draining is nothing more than connecting the drain hose to the sewer. Please note that you can increase the length of the drain hose, but it has its own length limit, dictated by the maximum power of the drain pump. You can find out maximum length drain hose from the documentation that came with the washing machine.

The drain hose should be secured to back wall washing machine at a height of approximately 80 centimeters.

Attach the drain hose

We connect the second end of the hose to the sewer using a special siphon to avoid unpleasant odors and water from the sewer getting into the car. You can bend the end of the hose in such a way as to create a water jam effect, which will also prevent odor and water from entering the machine.

Some craftsmen recommend loosely connecting the drain hose and sewer.

One of the options for connecting a hose to a sewer.

Possible availability air gap will prevent water from being sucked from the machine into the sewer. This may cause the machine to freeze during certain wash programs. However, this connection has a serious condition. The height of the air gap should be several centimeters higher than the level of water rise in the sink or in the bathroom in case of possible clogged sewerage. Otherwise, there is a fairly high probability of flooding the apartment if the drain through the air gap is clogged.

How to properly connect a washing machine

A new washing machine in the house is so nice, but without communications connected to it it’s just beautiful nightstand. Connecting a washing machine is not particularly difficult, but if everything is done incorrectly, you can easily end up with repairs or, even worse, the purchase being written off as scrap.

If your desire to save money has overcome your fear of losing your washing machine, read on. First of all, do not listen to the admonition of the sellers that if they are not the ones who connect the washing machine, the warranty on the machine will be void. This is a vile lie. The warranty is canceled if the washing machine is damaged as a result of correct connection, and if everything was done correctly, then it doesn’t matter who connected it. Let's move on.

The first thing to think about is electricity. If the house is not a new building, then standard socket may not withstand heavy power consumption, so prepare the outlet in advance. It is better to have a separate socket from the panel. If there is an electric stove in the house, you can throw a wire from it. For this, take a three-core cord with a cross-section of 1-1.5 mm, color and type of insulation to suit your taste. In new houses, the wires are mostly made to last, so you can rest assured.

The second part is plumbing. Water is a tricky thing and here you need to be extremely careful in choosing materials. Don't save money here - you'll regret it later. It is best to buy taps and hoses from trusted stores. Large construction supermarkets are the best. They are less likely to run into marriage.

Do not connect the faucet by drilling a hole in the pipe and then crimping it with a special faucet coupling. In practice, such a faucet quickly becomes clogged. It is better to install a classic drain valve. The inlet hose should not be very soft. Choose the hose length with a margin of 1-1.5 meters, so that in case of repair of the washing machine, without disconnecting the hoses, the washing machine can be pulled out without difficulty. The same goes for the drain hose.

Now we smoothly move on to the drainage part. There are two options: connect the washing machine to a siphon or directly to the sewer. Another ambush awaits you here. The siphon is insidious in that if the hose is thrown across the floor, then water can pour into washing machine through the drain hose. Therefore, be sure to pass the drain hose along the top so that its highest point is higher than the water in the sink to which the washing machine is connected.

If the drain hose is connected to the sewer, be sure to extend the pipe vertically to a height of 50-60 cm. Otherwise, the water from the machine will flow by gravity into the sewer.

If you follow these rules, your washing machine will not soon require you to repair it.

Correct installation of the washing machine

It is very important from the very first days to correctly connect the washing machine to the water supply and electricity. Violation of the installation rules can lead to serious consequences, both for you and for your new “assistant” - the washing machine.

1. Dismantling of packaging and shipping units
After the washing machine is delivered to your home, inspect the packaging and make sure that it has not been damaged. Then remove the packaging (cardboard, foam, polyethylene) from all parts of the washing machine. Install the unit in the chosen location (bathroom or kitchen). When doing this, take into account the length of the water intake and drain hose, as well as the length of the power cord. If the standard hoses are too short, you will need to purchase longer hoses for your washing machine from your local store.
Now you can remove the shipping parts that secure the tank and the rotating elements of the washing machine. those. protect the car during transportation.
Such parts are usually bolts (most often there are three), staples and bars. It is necessary to make sure that all fastenings are removed, because... Turning on the washing machine with the transport units not removed will lead to rapid failure of the washing machine and without the possibility of warranty repair. The holes from which the bolts were removed must be sealed with the supplied plastic inserts.
The brackets provide additional rigidity during transportation and secure the power cord and drain hose.

Sometimes additional fixing transport bars are laid between the body and the tank. To dismantle the bars, you need to tilt the washing machine forward and pull them out.
We recommend keeping all shipping details as... If you move, you may need them.

2. Connecting the washing machine to the sewer
As already mentioned, washing machines come with a hose of a certain length. The standard distance from the washing machine to the drain is 3 m, only for some washing machines this distance is 5 m. Washing machine manufacturers always determine the possible load on the pump (drain pump) in their washing machines, and in accordance with this they formulate installation rules. With an increased distance, the load on the pump will be greater than calculated, and this may lead to breakdown in the future. The fastening of the drain hose must be secure enough to prevent the hose from falling to the floor and flooding the apartment when the water is drained.

When permanently connecting the drainage system to the sewer, in order to avoid unpleasant odors from the sewer getting into the washing machine, you should install a special siphon or bend the end of the hose so that a water blockage is created. It is important to note that this connection method is NOT RECOMMENDED for houses with worn out sewer pipes, because... they contain a large number of blockages, which can lead to drained water escaping outside (on the bathroom floor).

3. Connecting the washing machine to the water supply
The permanent connection of the washing machine is made using a specially supplied flexible hose with a connection diameter of 3/4 inches. The hose can be extended to the required length. The connections are sealed with a rubber gasket.
In addition, it is advisable to ensure that the water is turned off after finishing using the washing machine. To do this, install an additional valve, which is closed at the end of the wash. It is recommended to give preference to more expensive models of cranes, with a good margin of safety and tight connections.
Adjusting the legs of the washing machine is also important point.
The washing machine must stand stable, without distortion. The floor under the machine should not be slippery. A machine that is not intended for installation built into furniture cannot be located inside the furniture, otherwise vibration during spinning will destroy this furniture.
For proper installation, the washing machine is equipped with height-adjustable front legs.

4. Connecting the washing machine to the mains
Your safety when using your washing machine is paramount. To ensure safety, it is necessary to provide switchboard zero or grounding busbar with a cross-section of at least 3 mm. and the socket will have to be replaced with a three-wire one.
The grounding wire must be insulated; it is strictly prohibited to connect it to heating radiators, water supply systems, or gas supply.
To properly connect the washing machine, you need a separate three-wire cable from the meter. The electric meter must be designed for rated current 15...30 A. A separate circuit breaker can be installed on this cable. For an external wiring diagram, it is recommended that the cable be routed in plastic channels ( plastic profiles). It is reliable and aesthetically pleasing.
If, nevertheless, you feel doubts about the correctness of your actions, it is better to contact the appropriate specialist.

The washing machine does not heat the water

Temperature is one of the most important components in the operation of a washing machine. If the washing machine does not heat the water, then it will not be able to wash the clothes as needed. Therefore, the presence of temperature must be monitored. So, what are the symptoms and how is it possible to return the missing function to the washing machine.

Main mistake Many users who call us are tactile sensations at the end of the wash. Considering that rinsing occurs in cold water, then it’s not difficult to guess what the temperature of the laundry will be. So such a diagnosis is immediately discarded. But if, throughout the entire wash, especially the first thirty minutes, the washing machine was unable to heat the water to at least room temperature, then it’s time to be wary.

Sometimes the washing machine simply cannot do this because it is not connected correctly. This topic was discussed in the article “How to properly connect a washing machine.” In short, the machine involuntarily, without the help of a pump, pours the newly poured water into the sewer and so on ad infinitum. Of course, the water is simply not able to heat up.

Another possibility to troubleshoot the problem is to take a close look at the temperature controller. Sometimes the regulator is accidentally set to zero, and as a result, the washing machine does not heat the water because it strictly follows your instructions.

The last symptom is the most common. The washing machine, after working for the first 10-15 minutes, stops and remains in this state until the owners realize it. In 99% of cases, the heating element is to blame, or in other words a heating element. Here, most likely, you will have to contact a washing machine repair company. You can't do without replacing it.

How to connect a washing machine yourself?

Installing and connecting a washing machine yourself is not very difficult for someone who knows how to work with an electrical panel, wires and plumbing hoses.

(I am writing this post for retail buyers of craftsmen and for sellers of washing machines, because only that seller inspires confidence in the buyer in his stories during the sale, who is a real practical master, and not a glamorous theorist.)

To get started, in addition to the washing machine, buy:

1) an outlet with a grounding capacity of more than 16 amperes, preferably rubberized against moisture;

2) a piece of three-core cable with a cross-section of about 4 mm2 (by eye - about the thickness of a pencil) and this long. how far is the source of current and grounding from your washing machine - more precisely from its personal outlet. Such a source could be an electric stove socket, if you have one in your house, or a distribution switch box on the landing on the floor;

Do not under any circumstances skimp on cables and grounding - they will protect your health and life.

3) Buy a walk-through faucet for the toilet tank to connect the washing machine - market sellers know. what it is;

4) buy a longer inlet hose than the one that was sold to you in the kit (consider the distance from the toilet to the washing machine. Buy a high-quality hose - don’t skimp, otherwise you’ll later renovate your neighbor’s apartment downstairs and remember your wrong savings.

5) And also buy a new toilet filler hose in good braid in advance. They are often 40 years old already. (Usually when they install a washing machine, the old hose is torn and broken).

6) Buy a package switch plug from 25 amperes, through which you will separately power the washing machine and if you have old wiring, buy an RCD (this is the same package plug - a switch on the power line in a wet room, but it protects not the device, but a person - if the current goes somewhere in the wiring and can strike - then this RCD will turn off);

7) purchase an additional drain hose and an adapter for it, as long as your washing machine with its short drain hose is located from the point of drainage of dirty water - that is, from the bathroom, if you “dirty” drain over the edge or from the sink siphon,

8) which is also a good idea to buy for a clean and quiet drain - such a new three-arm siphon for connecting the drain from the washing machine..

We brought you a washing machine home - what should you do next to install it and start washing?

1) Measure the voids on the sides of the washing machine to see if the washing machine will hit neighboring objects and furniture during the spin cycle and make a gap of at least 1 cm.

2) See if it will be convenient to open the hatch and load laundry (both on the front and vertical).

3) Remove the transport bolts and transport brackets (if any). Keep these items if re-transport is possible.

4) Align the washing machine with the construction bubble level so that it does not hit during the spin cycle. Place the washing machine only on a solid, non-swaying floor. Level it by twisting the legs.

5) Supply electricity and grounding through a previously purchased cable, packet and socket from the panel from the site in the house with gas stoves or from an electric stove socket. Find out in Zheka in advance whether there is grounding on the panel in the house. You can protect yourself from electric shock in the bathroom with old wiring installing also an RCD on the wiring line. An RCD is a device similar to a package plug that turns off the power supply to the device if the current flows into water or into objects in a damp room.

6) Connect the washing machine to the water through the inlet hose and the pass-through tap to the toilet tank - at the point where its original inlet hose enters it.

7) Connect the washing machine to a new triple drain siphon, which you screw to the sink through a hose (or run the drain through a “goose” to the edge of the bathroom.

Be sure to secure the beginning of the drain hose to the top eyelet at the back of the machine - otherwise it will fill and immediately drain water.

8) Open the water tap to fill the washing machine (after washing, get into the habit of closing it, and be sure to close it when leaving home). Many people forget to do this - then the hose leaks, bursts, and the neighbors downstairs are all flooded. Or buy an inlet hose with a hydrostop in advance, but this is not a cheap pleasure.

9) Place the laundry, add powder (the powder must be automatic - on the box or bag it says AUTOMATIC and there is a picture of an automatic machine), select the program and turn on the washing machine. If the washing machine hits hard, knocks and jumps, it means you haven’t removed all the shipping bolts or you have too little or too much laundry. Check if the washer is tilted. Check if everything is connected correctly?

At correct installation The washing machine should operate smoothly and not very loudly, and under no circumstances should it bang the drum.

This entire installation is only available experienced craftsmen. My advice to you is that if you are not very qualified, it is better to call an installation specialist. It is not very expensive, but it will be done faster and more reliably.

The washing machine is electrocuted

Everyone knows that a washing machine is a high-risk device, and we often find out about this when we’ve been thoroughly shaken electric shock. On the one hand, it is undesirable to touch the washing machine during operation.

If the washing machine is in your bathroom, you definitely can’t swim when it’s running. So the eternal question arises: “What to do?” I understand perfectly well that our articles help people who, for a number of reasons, cannot call a specialist, and therefore, in this case, here are some recommendations.

The washing machine receives an electric shock when the device, which is grounded to the frame, fails. If your washing machine begins to electrocute, you should first check the following devices:

engine,
heater (heater),
network filter,
pump (rarely),
command apparatus (rarely).

Checking for leaks is also quite easy. Arm yourself with a tester, turn it on for dialing. Remove all the connectors from the device you want to test and place one end of the tester on the ground (where the yellow-green wire stood), and with the other, ring all the contacts on the device one by one. If at least one of them shows resistance, it means that it is because of this device that the machine is receiving an electric shock. The device must be changed or removed, such as a surge protector.

How to organize proper care and maintenance of your washing machine?

Do not place heavy objects or stand on the washing machine.
Do not lean or lean anything against the loading hatch.
It is not recommended to allow children to use the washing machine independently.
Pets should not be left unattended near the washing machine.
It is not recommended to open the compartment for detergents during washing. This may result in water overflow.
After each wash, it is recommended to leave the loading door open to avoid moisture build-up.
After each wash, it is recommended to turn off the water supply valve to the machine.
Do not turn the program selector counterclockwise!
You cannot reset the washing program after the machine has started washing. This can interfere with the machine's automation and lead to breakdown.
The body and parts of the washing machine must be periodically wiped with a cloth soaked in a detergent solution.
Do not wash the washing machine with a spray bottle or under running water.
Do not use chemical solvents or abrasive cleaning powders for cleaning.
Before washing the washing machine, you must turn it off from the power supply.
The detergent container is removed from the machine and washed under running water. warm water.
If formed limescale(due to incorrect dosage of detergent, heavily contaminated water, etc.), you can clean the washing machine using a plaque remover. In this case, it is necessary to strictly follow the instructions for the product used, since such products contain acids. If the washing machine is not treated thoroughly after cleaning, acid residues deposited on the machine parts can cause discoloration of the laundry and even damage to the machine parts.
To clean the drum from rust stains left by metal objects caught in the drum, it is recommended to use cleaning agents that do not contain chlorine.
The condition of the hose must be checked once a year. If any signs of damage are noticed, the hose must be replaced. When the washing machine is operating, the hose is under high pressure and can burst if damaged.
After washing items made from fleecy materials, it is necessary to clean the sump pump filter.
Before cleaning, make sure that the wash is finished and disconnect the machine from the power supply.
When removing the filter, a small amount of water may appear, so you need to prepare a container to collect the water in advance.

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It is important! The non-return valve prevents the appearance of unpleasant odors from the sewer, which cannot be neutralized by any fragrances.

When connecting the machine in the kitchen choose a similar option if it is located next to the sink. In this case, the siphon is installed closer to the sink, at a height of at least 45 cm, and the drain hose is secured using a special attachment, like an inverted Latin letter U, at a height of 70 cm above the floor level. The hose from the machine goes up, and then goes down and connects to the sewer through a siphon.

How to make the connection correctly is shown in the photo: the pipe is inserted into the drain hose and secured with a special clamp. This is a simple and cost-effective method to drain your washing machine down the drain.

Draining through a siphon

Connect directly

When the entrance to the sewer is at some distance from household appliances, then you need to do sidebar, and install a branch to the installation site of the machine, and this already requires special skills in carrying out plumbing work. However, many home craftsmen have already mastered the intricacies of hot connection metal-plastic pipes plumbing system, so connect the pipes sewer system they will be able to do it.

Remember! When connecting the machine directly to the sewer, a violation established rules connection as a result of independent actions entails repair of the equipment at your expense, the manufacturer’s warranty will be invalid.

If the pipe is cast iron, then you cannot do without a specialist. Watch the video carefully to find out how complicated the process of organizing a drain is for connecting a washing machine to the sewer system:

Some experts insert into the riser tee, and the drain hose is already connected through it through the o-ring. The diagram that we offer is very simple: it shows how to properly connect to the sewer system of a city apartment, maintaining the required height in order to bad smell did not enter the machine system. The drain hose is inserted at a height of no more than 80 cm - it should not touch the water inside the pipe.

Important! It must be remembered that the height of the drain hose affects the operation of the pump: the higher, the greater the load. Follow the recommendations of specialists.

After completing all work, check the machine idle mode to make sure that your choice of drain arrangement does not imply any leaks and all connections remain tight. By the way, the Aquastop system, which can be included in the washing machine by default or can be purchased and installed separately, will also protect you from leaks.

The owners of individual cottages have favorable circumstances for connections: they can make all the necessary outlets and water and electricity supply systems in advance, so as not to have to guess later how to make this or that connection and what costs will be required.

Horizontal drain

A few words about horizontal drainage under the bathtub, which many homeowners do incorrectly. It can be easily disguised with overlay panels, which only benefits the design of the entire room, but there is a huge drawback: the drain hose will be filled with drainage from the bathtub. Unpleasant odors will inevitably be constantly present in the washing unit system, not to mention constant dampness. To avoid such negative consequences, the drain entry from the machine must be done from top to bottom and with a mandatory water seal.

Conditions for air gap

Materials and tools

For proper organization process of removing waste water from the machine you will need:

1. Drain hose- if the sewerage system is located well, you can use the one included in the kit; in others you will have to purchase it separately. In this case, it is necessary to take into account all the bends, because building it up is unacceptable.
2. All sealing means It is better to purchase silicone based - it is durable and provides 100% sealing. The basis for organizing plumbing work of any kind is to pay Special attention preventing leakage.
3. Metal-plastic pipes, special siphon with an additional branch for connecting a washing unit, tees, adapters and different types elbows, check valve. Calculate the diameter, as well as the length and type yourself, depending on the selected connection option.
4. Pipe cutter and other special tools if you plan to insert into the home sewerage system. An adjustable wrench or a set of open-end wrenches.

If all the work was done correctly, the results of a single wash did not reveal any leaks in the drainage system, then you can hope that it will serve as reliably for a long time as the washing machine itself.

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 performing such a simple action, one must not neglect 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 given 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.

Also has great importance, the way 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.

1. Drain hose required diameter and length.
2. Plastic sewer pipe and tee for it.
3. Jumpers and clamps.
4. Check valve.
5. Automotive or plumbing sealant.
6. Rewinding.
7. 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 basin.
• 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 drainage in this 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– 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.

1. We purchase a tee for a sewer pipe.
2. Using a pipe cutter, cut plastic pipe sewerage.
3. 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!

This article was written for those who are ready to connect the washing machine to the sewer with their own hands. This decision is certainly worthy of respect, but has its own nuances. I will tell you about 3 options for implementing this simple task.

Preparation is the key to success

Connecting the drain is important, and we will talk about it in great detail, but first I will briefly tell you how to install a washing machine.

Of course, every new unit has detailed instructions, I will not retell it, but will only outline the most important, fundamental points:

• If you brought the machine into the house from the cold, give it a couple of hours to warm up to room temperature. Modern electronics are quite capricious and can malfunction;
• Any new unit of this size is equipped various kinds seals and supports. They are needed to avoid damage to the equipment during transportation. In the washing machine, in addition to the cardboard box and the foam seal, there are often several more supporting wooden blocks at the bottom, like a mini-pallet. So it needs to be completely removed;
• It doesn’t matter whether you bought a front-facing or vertical machine, the working tank in these units is, figuratively speaking, in limbo. And to prevent these hangers from breaking during transportation, the tank is secured with several rebolts.
  They must be unscrewed, otherwise the device will break at the first start and the warranty will be invalid, since this point is specified in the instructions. By the way, the instructions must contain a diagram with the locations of these bolts. The holes from the bolts are plugged with plugs included in the kit;

• The socket must be, as they say now, of the European type, that is, with grounding;
• On last stage preliminary preparation The legs are screwed in, and the device is aligned clearly on the horizon. It is advisable to set using a level.

Do not rush to throw away everything that you removed from the device during preparation. This is especially true for bolts for fixing the working tank. After all, perhaps the time will come and you will need to transport it somewhere again.

Since we have to do plumbing work, we need to prepare minimum required tool.

As a rule, any good owner always has this minimum somewhere in the pantry.

• You will definitely need pliers and a pair of high-quality screwdrivers, Phillips and straight;
• The above mentioned repair bolts, in different models washing machines may differ in head configuration. Therefore, if you do not have a complete set of keys, it is better to inquire about this point in the store and immediately buy at least 1 of these keys;

• If you are planning a major drain installation, you may have to cut the sewer pipes to size. Professionals use a pipe cutter for this, but personally, when I encountered such a problem, I cut the pipes with a hacksaw;
• Of course, all parts are supplied with gaskets and seals, but I always recommend lubricating these seals additionally silicone sealant. There is no need to spend money on a large construction tube with a gun; a small tube is enough.

Drain connection options

Now in stores you can buy drain hoses of different lengths for washing machines. So, I don’t advise you to buy a hose that is too long. The fact is that the pump that pumps the wastewater is optimally designed for the length of the hose that comes with the machine.

The relatively safe maximum is 3m. If you put a longer hose, the pump can quickly burn out.

Option number 1: for the lazy and in a hurry

For people absolutely far from plumbing, who are in a great hurry to connect a washing machine, there is the easiest way that does not require any financial or labor investment. Now all caring manufacturers equip their units with a semicircular nozzle for the drain hose.

All you need to do is take this nozzle, place it on the edge of the drain hose and simply throw this “hook” over the side of the sink, bathtub or toilet. But in the literal sense of the word connection, this option cannot be called more like alternative way plum.

In addition, it has whole line unpleasant disadvantages:

• With constant, active use of the machine, your snow-white plumbing fixtures will need to be washed frequently. After all, drains with washing powder eat into acrylic or enamel quite quickly;
• Small bathroom sinks may not be able to withstand strong pressure and large volumes of waste. And while you, for example, are watching TV, dirty water the sink will spill onto the floor;
• During draining and spinning, the pump operates in jerks and it is possible that, due to these shocks, a light plastic hose simply jumps off the edge of the plumbing. Plus, children or pets can help this hose come off;

To those who this moment This method of draining is suitable, I can recommend using a chain to tie a plastic nozzle on the hose to the faucet in the bathroom or sink. The nozzle has a special hole for such fastening.

• Do not forget that while washing is in progress, at a minimum, it will be very inconvenient or even impossible for you to use the plumbing fixtures for their intended purpose;
• And then, it's just not pretty.

I think you are convinced that this one is simple and quick way Only suitable as a temporary option. For those who are accustomed to doing everything conscientiously, I suggest considering the following two methods.

Option number 2: connection to a siphon

Connecting the washing machine to the siphon under the sink is not much more difficult. To do this, you will only need to buy a faucet with an outlet for such a drain and a small pull-on metal clamp three quarters of an inch. Moreover, now most faucets already come with such a pipe.

You will need to remove the plug from the outlet pipe and lubricate it with silicone. Then pull the end of the drain hose onto the pipe with a pre-installed clamp and tighten the clamp with a screwdriver or pliers.

But this method of insertion also has a couple of disadvantages, although they are not as radical as in the previous version:

• Firstly, when draining the water, a loud gurgling noise will constantly be heard from the sink, and nothing can be done about it. You may not believe it, but I know from my own experience that there are people who are very annoyed by this;
• Secondly, it is desirable that the diameter of the sewer drain pipe be at least 50 mm. The fact is that in the kitchen modern standards It is allowed to install a drain with a diameter of 40 and even 30 mm. And with such a volume, when water is discharged, your drains will rise, and after leaving, leave a dirty sediment at the bottom of the sink.

Option No. 3: tapping into the sewer

Connecting the washing machine drain directly to the sewer system is considered perhaps the most correct solution. But with this option you will have to tinker a little. If you or the person who installed the sewer system in your house previously installed a pipe with an extra branch for the drain for the machine, then everything is simple.

You need to buy a rubber o-ring and remove the plug from this branch. Then lubricate this ring with silicone and insert it into the sewer pipe. Next, the edge of the drain hose from the machine is inserted into the central hole of this sealing ring, only you need to insert it to a depth of no more than 50 mm.

If there is no extra branch from the sewer pipe, then you will have to buy plastic tee, in which this branch exists, install it yourself. Don't be scared, it's not scary.

As a rule, the sewer branch that goes to the bathroom and kitchen has a diameter of 50 mm. Next you will need to decide where exactly the tie-in will take place and replace the tee.

That is, you disconnect the siphon pipe, pull out the old pipe, change rubber gasket and put it in place old pipe new tee. Naturally, after this, put the drain from the siphon in its place and, using the technology described above (through a rubber ring), cut the washing machine drain into the sewer.

Important little things you need to know

Let's start with the fact that the hose from the machine should not lie on the floor. From the back to top corner Almost every machine has a special ring or hook to which the hose must cling after exiting the unit. And from there the drain is sent to the sewer connection.

The edge of the drain hose, whether you hang it on the bathroom or cut it into the sewer in another way, should be no lower than half a meter from the floor level. This requirement is mandatory for all units that do not have the so-called check valve.

Many new models are already equipped with such a valve. For all other devices it must be purchased and installed separately. Don't worry, the price of this important detail, even from the most greedy traders it does not exceed 100 rubles, and if you walk around the market, you can find it for 60 - 70 rubles.

Now there are several types of such valves. Personally, I prefer to buy models with a locking ball. Below is general scheme such a mechanism.

Most often, such valves are used for direct insertion into a sewer pipe. But there are devices for installation next to the siphon. Moreover, in this case it does not matter at what level this connection occurs; here you can connect to the sewer pipe even at floor level.

I had a case when a friend bought a new washing machine. And inserted the drain hose in the same place where it was embedded old typewriter, that is, into the sewer outlet located under the bathroom.

The old device worked like this, but for the new one I had to buy a check valve separately. Otherwise, water from the working tank immediately went into the sewer. Agree, it’s easier to pay a maximum of 100 rubles for a valve and install it in a few minutes than to make a separate new conclusion.

There is a common misconception that if you bend the drain hose of the washing machine in the shape of the letter “S” and secure it like that, you can do without a check valve. Don’t believe me, you’ll just make an extra water seal, it won’t be worse, but it won’t be better either.

Conclusion

I told you about options that are designed for different professional skills and financial opportunities. Now you have the right to decide for yourself what suits you best. In the photo and video in this article this information shown clearly. If you still have questions on the topic, write them in the comments, I will help as best I can.