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Plumbing question for an old house?
I live in an older house. My washing machine backs up into my kitchen sink. I was told that if I have a cheater vent put in near my kitchen sink, it will improve things, as well as help the sink drain more quickly. Is that a good idea? It doesn't sound too expensive. ( and before you ask, yes, I will be hiring a plumber to do the work!)
Hmm. ...This is starting to sound more expensive than I'd hoped. So, Nick, how would a plumber determine if it's the vent stack or a drain problem? My plumber charges $87 per hour and a $20 truck fee, so I'm just thinking how this would start to add up.
3 Answers
- daffyduct2006Lv 68 years agoFavorite Answer
If the vent is not the problem, then altering it won't help. It might be a blockage or obstruction in the drain below the sink. Have the plumber over for his/her advice.
- NickLv 78 years ago
It depends on what the problem is. You could potentially have it installed incorrectly, for example the washing machine drain hose should fit loosely into the standpipe (not an airtight connection) so the water will drain freely. You could also have a problem with a blockage in your vent stack.
If you are getting a plumber to do the work, let him tell you what you need to solve your problem.
- ?Lv 78 years ago
The water from your washing machine should not be backing up into you kitchen sink. The reason it is doing that is simply because the drain line for the washing machine and the kitchen sink is blocked up and needs to be snaked (cleaned). Call a good local sewer & drain service to come over and snake the drain. That should certainly fix your problem.
