Can Washing Machine Drain Into Sump Pump

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Can washing machine drain into sump pump. Also there is always a bit of lint in the drain water which will eventually plug up the sump pump filter. You have a drain obstruction or. Hj AZ IF the washer is the only thing draining into it then almost any sump pump you install will be adequate usually with a 1 14 discharge.

If it also has a bathroom then you need an ejector pump with a 2 discharge. For one your sump pump shouldnt be going into the sanitary sewer at all. The washing machine puts out far too much water far too fast for a sump pump to be able to carry it away.

Laundry Waste water must discharge to the sanitary sewer not the sump. Contact Our Experts Today for a Free Quote. Do not use the drain it wont hold the 40gallons.

If you are concerned about sediment run the hose into a colander or wire screen basket in the pump hole. A sump pumps designed to discharge seepage from ground water. Pumping washing machine water into the sump pump pit wont hurt the machine but could shorten the life of the sump pump or could cause long term degradation of the perimeter drain pipe system.

We have had a general inspector and a plumber look at the setup and they both claimed it was odd and I should install a separate pump. These pumps are submersible and waterproof water on them is usually not a problem unless the cord is frayed. PlumberNate IA This is bad.

Run water into the sink. A sump pump should drain away from your house usually about 20 feet or further from the foundation. A washing machine that drains into the sump pump pushed dirty water into the pump and into your yard.