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Old 12/12/11, 03:31 PM
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This is what we suspect Alice...the joints have come apart.

Don't use washing powders. Hate the stuff.

Everything else in the house drains just fine, although I've been wondering about the septic tank. It's been eight years...think it needs to be pumped?
Sorry I used the word powder. It is worse than the liquid but even liquid soap will build up.
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Old 12/12/11, 08:53 PM
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pancho, I'm pretty sure it's mostly dog hair as we've had it clog our washing machine drain before. Laundry detergent probably helps it all stick together.

Gianni, we're 100 percent sure the washing machine isn't leaking. The wall is painted (freshly painted, but I have extra paint) and I'm not worried about having a patched wall behind the washing machine.

We'll have been in this house eight years this coming March. Just the two of us live here, only have company a few days a year. No feminine products used here (except maybe when company is here), tissue is flushed. Dogs are not bathed in the house...they are bathed in a tub outside if needed, but usually just take their own baths in the pond. The only time dog hair gets in our plumbing is when I wash slipcovers, dog bedding and our bed covers...which is weekly!

Hubby's project tomorrow will be to either cut a hole in the wall or call the plumber!
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