Dos & Don’ts of Laundry Plumbing - The Building Expert - 2020

Dos & Don’ts of Laundry Plumbing - The Building Expert - 2020

Here are the guideline of Laundry Plumbing as per BC Canada code. However, most of these rules are universal and good starting point. Also these apply equally to new construction and renovations. Always comply with your local guidelines.
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[TheBuildingExpert]

Thanks for your support. Also Watch Dos & Don’ts of Bathroom Plumbing.

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[ignaciofuentes]

I would rather have the water valves be visible for the exact reason you stated in the video. If you have a leak you can see it and you can get to it easily. Seems safer and more practical to me.

[howtodoitdude]

I prefer the valves higher than the washer for accessibility.

[nohalome]

That stinky smell in your laundry room is sewer gas coming from your emergency drain after the water in the p trap evaporates. Solution: Pour water down the drain followed by a cup of vegetable oil. The oil will float to the top forming a barrier that will not evaporate.

[Megalith]

So this was really helpful Info. *But* at the very beginning, you talked about the box height. A lot of newer laundry rooms have the washer and dryer elevated up on a platform of sorts (you can store laundry baskets for example underneath them and it’s easier to get your clothes in and out of front-loading washer and/or dyers with this setup) this elevated position puts the washer/dryer approx 16-20” above the finished floor. So you might want to amend the height of the box to accommodate people installing this particular scenario. Rest of the vid is spot on though 👍🏼

[wbryantex]

If you box was high enough to reach and not hidden behind the washer then you could easily turn off the water.

[scottwebber]

Each to its own but I like the service box above the washer. The valves r accessible w/o movin anything n what is best is I keep m closed when not using.

[mikeyangel]

This is the MOST complete info video I have seen. I send it to al my d.i.y. friends who have done horrors to their homes

[lyrafinnell]

Emergency floor drain is a good idea but if it’s connected to the same drainage pipe only for flooding caused by either hot and cold water being busted, but if your drainage itself is plugged up it is useless. Would it be better to drill a hole put a pvc pipe from your inside to outside wall then cover with metal mesh so bugs can’t get in to avoid flooding? Well this fell for inspection?

[rogeriorodriguez]

First and foremost good morning, seriously thank you for making this video and sharing the knowledge. This video gave me a lot of good information thank you.

[dezi]

Very well done. Keep making videos like this on a regular basis, and the people who need this information will find you and subscribe.

[ClayArnall]

what's the best way to connect the sink and washing machine box if both units are on one side of the vertical pipe instead of one on either side?

[bellefowler]

A construction company built my house and things are falling apart faster than we can fix them. It seems the entire laundry room needs to be redone. The electrical for the dryer has nearly fallen out of the wall hanging on by one nail and it's so close to the floor that I'm terrified of an electrical fire. Thee pipes behind the washer are so rusted out they've started to collect water across the laundry room floor and into the kitchen. This is beyond frustrating because I don't have the money to call a plumber since everything keeps deciding to fall apart. I haven't been able to do laundry in weeks. So now I'm just researching possible solutions.

[jorgenorman]

Could you tie the washer standpipe into the 3 inch clean out drain?

[PBS-nmuu]

great presentation, simple and to the point with illustration.

[joshuamoore_]

It would be a good idea and up to code to put a trap primer on the floor drain and a shut off valve and access panel to to service in a accessable area on a wall near it

[bryanciacco]

My stupid coworkers always mess up the heights of laundry boxes, it's insane! Great video. I'm definitely sending this to them to prove I was right. It's common F-ing sense!

[bigdadynickable]

What plumbing code are you using from what country and state ?

[charlesmorgan]

It looks like you're using a double sanitary tee for a second side-by side fixture (presumably a sink). Shouldn't that be a double fixture fitting instead? Otherwise the pumping action of the washer could cause crossover flow into the second fixture.

[SanchoSanto]

What if both sink and washer are on the right of the vent pipe? That's what I have and have to come up with a plan.