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Washing Machine Drain Hose Backflow Prevention

How to Calculate a Washing Machine's Capacity
Written By
Mikhail Polenin
Mikhail Polenin
Published: Dec 7, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

  1. Grab the washing machine's hose and place it in a lower location. Place it on a "rinse and spin" program if you have one in order to test the hose.

  2. Straighten the hose as much as possible to allow a smooth path for the water.

  3. Move your washing machine away from the water's destination as far as possible. Do not move the machine at such a point where the hose may fall from the water drain.

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Mikhail Polenin

Mikhail Polenin has been working with computers since 1997. His experience also expands to astrophysics, masonry, electricity and general appliance repair. He's written about various different subjects regarding astrophysics and electrical…

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