Washing machine installation help

[Robert in Potomac]

I think this is a very simple problem, but if I am wrong - a flood. I am trying to install a new washing machine and the drain hose does not fit into the wall.

The drain hose from the washer has a non-flexible plastic end at the end of the flexible hose that is supposed to fit into the wall opening. The problem is that the wall opening curves downward almost immediately and therefore the non-flexible end of the hose cannot be inserted. My solution is to simply cut off the hard plastic non flexible end of the hose and insert the flexible end in the wall as it will will conform to the curvature of the hole.

Am I missing something? The installer and the salesperson at the store seem to think I am crazy and want to send a plumber out to fix the problem. Another suggestion was to buy an extension hose, but the current hose is long enough, even after cutting off the piece with non-flexible piece.

Thanks. It is typically an adventure when I do it yourself.

[jhsmith]

How did the hose from the old machine go in?

[Robert in Potomac]

How did the hose from the old machine go in?


Just slid into opening in wall - but was flexible so could make initial turn.

[BlackTalon]

Can you pull the hose off the old washer and use that?

[Dr K]

However you do it, Rob, make sure you have enough hose to pull the machine out from the wall without dislodging the hose from the wall (or the back of the machine)

[Robert in Potomac]

Old machine gone - and hose with it. Forgot about extra length necessary for pulling away from wall, so maybe do need an extension just for that purpose. Thanks.

[TurboPooch]

I've never seen a plumbing fixture placed directly above an outlet.....(are you sure that's not the dryer vent?)seems kinda sketchy if you have some spillage or backup. If it were me I'd put a 90 degree street L on what is sticking out of the wall, turn it up and put a short piece of straight pipe on it with a reducer the size of your hose and put your hose in it. Won't come out and/or leak all over your outlet.

[Jazzbass]

I've never seen a plumbing fixture placed directly above an outlet.....(are you sure that's not the dryer vent?)seems kinda sketchy if you have some spillage or backup. If it were me I'd put a 90 degree street L on what is sticking out of the wall, turn it up and put a short piece of straight pipe on it with a reducer the size of your hose and put your hose in it. Won't come out and/or leak all over your outlet.
I was thinking the exact same thing. A drain above an outlet? Seems like a big code violation to me, but clearly someone got away with it.

[Lupin..the..3rd]

I was thinking the exact same thing. A drain above an outlet? Seems like a big code violation to me, but clearly someone got away with it.

It isn't even a GFI outlet. I thought GFI was required in any room that has plumbing fixtures?

[B r i a n]

Could be a GFI breaker feeding it. Long shot though.

[Dave O]

How can the drain immediately go downward from that opening if that electrical box is below it??? Something doesn't seem right.

[APKhaos]

Must say that 'drain' looks the right size and placement for a dryer vent.

[Dr K]

Must say that 'drain' looks the right size and placement for a dryer vent.

Agree. Is the ground right outside that vent cover on the side of your house wet?

[Robert in Potomac]

It is very strange, but it has worked for over 20 years. Drain hole curves down and to the left almost immediately. I am guessing that the drain or outlet was installed after the house was built, it makes no sense. But, I thank you for pointing it out to me, I am not using that outlet and will have it covered. Solved problem of flexible hose by purchasing a short flexible hose to attached to wash drain hose, so I think all is well - at least i hope so.