Washing Machine Lint Trap / Drain Protector
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From: Jeff Taylor on 19 Nov 2006 20:22 My washing machine drain pipe recently was having trouble keeping up with the spin cycle discharge, so I had the line snaked. All appears ok now, but I'd like to prevent this in the future. Has anyone had success with lint trap or filter for their washer? The machine is a Kenmore / Whirlpool and the parts guide lists whirlpool part # 367031 "Drain Protector" or "Drain Protectant" http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/accessory_product.jsp?src=Search&categoryId=382&productId=914 It doesn't list if any additional parts are necessary to connect the protector to the discharge hose, or where it is installed. It appears to have a 90 degree angle between input and output, which has me puzzled. Or is there another type of lint trap from another supplier that works better? I'd appreciate any suggestions and experiences. Thanks!
From: Todd H. on 19 Nov 2006 23:35 Jeff Taylor <jeff.taylor(a)spam.free> writes: > My washing machine drain pipe recently was having trouble keeping up > with the spin cycle discharge, so I had the line snaked. All appears ok > now, but I'd like to prevent this in the future. Has anyone had success > with lint trap or filter for their washer? I grew up seeing old nylon hosiery tied on the discharge of the washing machine's hose into the utility tub. It worked fine. Kinda creeped me out, of course, but it worked fine. When I had a discharge like this, the $1.00 kit at most grocery stores or Target, or Walmart that has the mesh sock lookin deal works great too. Even comes with a wire tie. I've never had to have anything snaked on a laundry tub line. And can't remember any such from childhood either. Best Regards, -- Todd H. http://www.toddh.net/
From: RicodJour on 19 Nov 2006 22:41 Jeff Taylor wrote: > My washing machine drain pipe recently was having trouble keeping up > with the spin cycle discharge, so I had the line snaked. All appears ok > now, but I'd like to prevent this in the future. Has anyone had success > with lint trap or filter for their washer? > > The machine is a Kenmore / Whirlpool and the parts guide lists whirlpool > part # 367031 "Drain Protector" or "Drain Protectant" > http://www.whirlpool.com/catalog/accessory_product.jsp?src=Search&categoryId=382&productId=914 > > It doesn't list if any additional parts are necessary to connect the > protector to the discharge hose, or where it is installed. It appears > to have a 90 degree angle between input and output, which has me > puzzled. > > Or is there another type of lint trap from another supplier that works > better? > I'd appreciate any suggestions and experiences. I don't understand how that Whirlpool lint trap is supposed to work, never having seen one, but you can get the wire mesh lint trap bags at any hardware store, home center or buy them in bulk on eBay. They come with zip ties to hold them in place. Cheap, easy, disposable. R
From: Rick Blaine on 19 Nov 2006 22:52 t(a)toddh.net (Todd H.) wrote: > >I've never had to have anything snaked on a laundry tub line. And >can't remember any such from childhood either. I agree... A modern plumbing system with no other problems would easily handle any washer lint - compared to what else goes down it. :)
From: Jeff Taylor on 19 Nov 2006 23:26
"Todd H." wrote: > Jeff Taylor <jeff.taylor(a)spam.free> writes: > > > My washing machine drain pipe recently was having trouble keeping up > > with the spin cycle discharge, so I had the line snaked. All appears ok > > now, but I'd like to prevent this in the future. Has anyone had success > > with lint trap or filter for their washer? > > I grew up seeing old nylon hosiery tied on the discharge of the > washing machine's hose into the utility tub. It worked fine. Kinda > creeped me out, of course, but it worked fine. > > When I had a discharge like this, the $1.00 kit at most grocery stores > or Target, or Walmart that has the mesh sock lookin deal works great > too. Even comes with a wire tie. > > I've never had to have anything snaked on a laundry tub line. And > can't remember any such from childhood either. Maybe I'm just "lucky." The line is cast iron and goes under the basement slab underneath the standpipe. It's only 2.5-3 inches until it meets the main soil line underground. I'll check out that kit at Target. Thanks! |