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Washer and Dryer - How NOT to Install

The dealer installed the washer and dryer without understanding the installation instructions.

Date: 10/16/2008
Owner: Greg & Jo Ann Surratt
Size: 6 items
 
Dryer Vent 1
 

Dryer Vent 1

Here's a picture of the dryer vent. The hole was cut too close to the inspection door.

Date: 10/16/2008
Views: 6399
 
IMG_0784-b
 

IMG_0784-b

Another view showing the overlap.

Date: 10/16/2008
Views: 3464
 
Little Creek 001
 

Little Creek 001

Here, I've pulled the vent away from the trailer. There was no sealer or putty of any kind. I've since put some gray putty around the vent to keep any rain water from leaking into the trailer walls.

Date: 09/02/2006
Views: 6203
 
Washer Problem 003
 

Washer Problem 003

I don't have a current picture, but they ended up putting a "y" connector in the line for the shower drain and plumbing the washer into the same line as the shower. See the following pictures for the original installation which caused the basem

Date: 12/24/2006
Views: 6487
 
Washer Problem 005
 

Washer Problem 005

They used a soft, clear plastic hose from washer to tank. Here you can see the hose at the tank inlet. This installaion also leaked, causing another basement flood.

Date: 12/24/2006
Views: 6299
 
Washer Problem 016
 

Washer Problem 016

This is the hoses behind the washer. The instructions call for a standpipe at least 25 inches high. With this hose running level at the bottom of the washer, the water would enter the washer and immediately drain out. Since the washer never filled, it

Date: 12/24/2006
Views: 6449
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