Fire it up and do your laundry.
Washing machine drain hose connector under sink.
This method has fallen out of fashion.
I considered it good insurance to keep the drain hose from flopping out of the sink mid cycle.
Connect the washing machine to the sink drain if.
Note that if you wanted to do a cold rinse you will have to change the faucet settings mid cycle.
Washing machine drain hoses have traditionally been placed into a standpipe.
Push the washer into place and level it by adjusting the feet underneath it and using a level tool.
A drain hose connected to a sink u bend should first go up at least 3 or 4 inches high before running down to the washing machine.
Turn on the water to the temperature you want it.
Connect the hot and cold hoses to the hot and cold water supply lines.
Make sure all the connections are tight.
Attach the drain hose to the washer and insert the other end of the hose into the stand pipe or sink.
Connecting the hot and cold hoses sometimes requires using water pump pliers to a secure connection.
Water is drained from the washing machine directly into the sink.
Using a pair of pliers pinch the clip that is holding the drain hose to the washing machine.
A washing machine drain hose comes with a curved section on the end that s supposed to hook onto a standpipe and you can usually adapt it to fit a sink.
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If your drain hose is connected under the sink make sure there isn t a direct run on the drain hose down to the washing machine which can allow dirty water poured into the sink to run down the drain hose into the washing machine.
Step 2 disconnect drain hose.
Most washing machines are now plumbed into a u bend under a sink.
This hose is normally located near the bottom of the machine and it is generally black.
The standpipe went through an outside wall and usually finished over an open grate.
If you follow the hose it should either lead to a laundry sink standpipe floor drain or directly into a pvc pipe.
A safer alternative is to make a temporary drain connection by hooking the drain hose over the rim of the sink and clamping it in place.
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Find washing machine hose in 1 5m or 2 5m in red and blue and washing machine outlet hose with a crook end along with spare washing machine hose washers.
Locate the drain hose in the back of the washing machine.
