Sometimes people have difficulty connecting the washing machine to the drain point. Most often, the cause of the problem is the insufficiently long hose included with the machine. People have to look for solutions to this problem. In this situation, you can lengthen the drain hose of the washing machine or purchase a new hose of a suitable length.
Of course, the second method will take less time and effort. But, there are situations when it is not possible to purchase this part for a number of reasons. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to know, How to extend the drain hose yourself.
Design features
There is no high pressure in the hose, so doing the work yourself does not entail any problems.
Using simple steps, you can extend the hose so that there are no leaks in it (special connecting elements are used to prevent them). It is worth adding that it is prohibited to raise the hose to a height of 100 cm or more. The installed pump will not be able to raise water to such a height due to its low power.
Connecting the hose to the machine, you need to make sure that it has free tension everywhere. You should also pay attention to the highest point of attachment of the hose. As mentioned above, this element cannot be mounted to a height exceeding 1 m. As a rule, the pumps of most modern washing machines are capable of raising water to a height of 50 cm. More accurate information on a specific model of the machine can be found in its data sheet or on the official website of the manufacturer .
Length extension procedure
To carry out the work you will need the following equipment:
- Hose included with the machine;
- Clamps for clamping;
- Connecting element.
The procedure can be divided into 3 steps. The first step is to purchase a hose that is the same in diameter as the hose that comes with the machine. Next, you need to connect the purchased hose with your original hose using a connecting device. It can be purchased at any hardware or construction store. The place where the hoses will be connected must be as airtight and pressed tightly as possible.
The final step involves fastening the tips with clamps. With their help, maximum high density is ensured, which reduces the likelihood of liquid leakage.
Before starting to operate the machine with a new length of hose, you need to once again check all joints for leaks.
Experts recommend using hoses longer than 5 m for “extension”. This way you can avoid twisting and kinks. And this, in turn, will extend the service life of this element and eliminate probability of water breakthrough.
