Washing Machine Question-Pump Ability

9 years ago

I currently have an eight year old GE, top load washing machine. I do not have a slop sink so the washer has to drain to a pipe that is around 6.5' off the ground. When we installed it eight years ago the GE serviceman actually replaced the original pump with a heavy duty pump. It has worked fine with few problems but the question is what happens when this goes? I could have my plumber install a slop sink but that is costly.
Are any of the new washers better equipped to handle this type of situation? It could be front load or top load. I know that many of the new washers offer an optional pedestal that could raise the machine 1' to 1.5' closer to the drain pipe. Would this be an option? Any advice would really be appreciated. Thanks

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dadoes
9 years ago
Seems unlikely that 6.5' is too high. Was the original pump swapped because of a confirmed problem, or did the serviceman do that just because he could? Perhaps check the installation document for details (should be available online at GE by searching the model number at the customer service/support section).
Martin Horowitz
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks!

I think there was a problem but the tech from GE had the "better" pump and switched it. Does anyone know if any new models other than GE have more powerful pumps?
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practigal
9 years ago
I don't know if you will need one the specs for the whirlpool duet list the stand pipe drain requirement as 39-96" measured from the bottom of the washer so the 77" you appear to have should not be an issue. You'll have to do the research on what is available when the need arises.