Is my washer's drain connection safe?

last year

I just moved and the movers didn't connect the washer and dryer. I feel pretty confident about the connections to the water supply. The original hoses leaked so I replaced them, opened the water valve, and tested again for leaks. After some tightening, they are good.

The drainage hose didn’t reach the drain and the washer couldn’t be moved to make that work. The drainage tube can’t be removed from the washer (not easily at least—LG top loader). So I got an extender with a U on the end, which fits better in the drain, as the original didn't want to make the bend (tight space).

The only thing I worry about is the connection to the extender. I pushed the hose into the extender as far as it would go and tightened the clamp. (See pic.) I ran a test rinse and drain cycle and it didn’t leak. Does this look okay? Or would you do more? I do intend to babysit the first several uses.

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PRO
Minardi
last year
Your drainage hose is required to enter directly into the stand pipe without all that fluff attached.
Betsy Gitelman
Original Author
last year
Thank you. So I would need an LG washing machine repair person to replace the hose that comes from the machine (it's not long enough)? I don't want to start opening up the washing machine.
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Betsy Gitelman
Original Author
last year
Why do they sell the extension if you're not supposed to use it? I see many videos online about extending the hose.
PRO
Minardi
last year
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Your drainage hose is short, because the distance to the standpipe needs to be short for the machine pump to work properly. You don't go adding extensions to it. Your washing machine is too far from the stand pipe if the hose does not reach. That's a MOVE THE MACHINE CLOSER issue.
Betsy Gitelman
Original Author
last year
Got it, thanks.
georgect
last year
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LG Extend Drain Hose

https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-washing-machine-installation-how-can-i-connect-and-extend-the-drain-hose--20153066384911

LG's own web site seems OK with drain hose extensions.

The only thing I saw was not to insert the hose over 96 inches high.

You should be OK to use what you did.

I would monitor it to make sure leaks don't appear in time.
Betsy Gitelman
Original Author
last year
Given what the first guy said, I tried again to get the hose to fit. I’ve spent so much time in the back of that washer over the past few days I managed to get it to work. The hose isn’t sitting in the little holders and the machine is over a foot from the wall by I can still reach the shelves so I guess this is the best way to go?? More pics
wdccruise
last year
Just read the User Guide that came with the washer to make sure the standpipe height is within the allowable range and that the drain pipe is inserted into it correctly. The LG guide I checked didn't mention a maximum length of drain pipe.
Betsy Gitelman
Original Author
last year
Thanks! I am running a load now and all seems well but I will read the user guide assuming I can locate it in the unpacking chaos. I should read it carefully given that I set it up myself this time. It seems fairly straightforward but given that I haven’t done it before I will double check.

Appreciate all the feedback!
jwvideo
last year
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While getting around to unpacking, you could search online on your LG model's number and find an online copy of the manual.

Also, from your photo, it looks like the water hoses are the reason your washer has to be so far from the back wall. You could solve that by swapping in a set of washer water supply hoses with 90° fittings to the back of your washer. These are widely available and not very expensive. If you don't know what I'm referring to, here is link to one random example: https://www.homedepot.com/p/CERTIFIED-APPLIANCE-ACCESSORIES-6-ft-Braided-Stainless-Steel-Washing-Machine-Hose-with-Elbow-WM72SSL/309376443?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US
armjim
last year
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It looks to me your water and electrical connections are to the side of the machine. This is the second thread we have seen that. What is with these builders that they would design such a clumsy arrangement? And that dryer vent? Lord have mercy.
Betsy Gitelman
Original Author
last year
The water hoses are fine. If was the drain hose that was an issue. The water hoses would have been an easy fix.

And yes at my last two places the connection was right behind the washer. I wondered if I could move the washer sideways here but it wouldn’t work. No idea what they were thinking. It’s otherwise a very nice place!
tideman_59
last year
As long as it works and does not leak then you are ok.
tideman_59
last year
As long as it works and does not leak then you are ok.