our washer water empties out into tub (comes up through the drain), because the lint and animal hair is constantly clogging the drain pipe. I've become fed up with constantly pouring drain cleaner on the problem, as it solves nothing and is bad for the pipes and the environment.

The washer empties directly into the pipes, we do not have a laundry sink. I have looked into buying this filtrol contraption that goes on the wall, but don't want to risk leaks. Ive thought about using the "panty hose on the drain hose" solution, but not really sure if that is doable or practical on a set up that does not drain into a sink.

1. is the pantyhose idea doable for the setup I have described?

2. if not, do these frontloader washers with drainpump filters catch any significant amount of lint/animal hair to be of any use to me? or are they mainly for catching coins and buttons ect...

3. any other ideas or tricks on solving this lint issue? I saw someone mention using a laundry bag and tying it around the agitator... has anyone tried this, if so how do I do that?

A plumber is not an option, my fiance is not ready to spend a ton to fix this problem by invasive and expensive means. we are about to get married, so I thought if the frontloader with the drain pump filter would make a difference we could put any gifted money towards a new washer...

 

Front loaders have the same lint issues. Free advice from an expensive invasive plumber, hand wash everything. 🙄

 

Welcome to the forums.

Instead of putting a band aid on the problem.... have the drain lines professionally snaked out.
All washing machines discharge lint and it's directly in relationship to how much lint the clothes have on them.

 

We have had this done twice in the past few years. The lint and hair slowly build up again over time

 

I have repaired washers for years and your problem is with the plumbing not washer.Some place in drain line there is a clog or it is plumbed wrong.

 

You are not the only one's with pets and lint, and most people are not satisfied to simply endure slow or clogged drains, so I agree that you either have a clog or something is not plumbed correctly. I don't know what your past experiences have been, but wouldn't write off an entire professional trade as invasive and expensive. You have a problem that is not necessarily unique, but is certainly avoidable with the expertise of someone who can identify and correct the problem. Such conditions can be traced to anything from an obstructed or improper vent to roots in the waste line or undersized lines, but you won't know until you have it properly evaluated. Meanwhile, pouring drain cleaner is not doing your pipes any good, and may only be increasing the cost of ultimately making everything right.

 

I have a front load washer and we wash our down comforters, pillows and cat beds & blankets. Very often the lint trap of the drying looks like a thick fuzzy sweater so I know the washer has to be dumping a lot of lint and we've never in 17 years in this house had a backup or clog. I also have a decent number of rental houses, all with washer hook-ups and I have never had a clock or backup caused by the clothes washer.

If your solution has been pour down the drain chemicals it's no wonder the problem reoccurs. I don't think you've had multiple problems over the years. I think you are seeing the same problem over and over. I have never seen pour down the drain products do much of anything so I believe you have a partial clog somewhere. The clog may not even be near the washer or caused by the washer.

 

I'll agree with others, there's really no reason the lint and hair shouldn't just be draining through.

There's probably either a dip in the drain pipe, or a clog that hasn't fully been cleared despite the snaking. This would keep catching the lint and continuing to cause problems.

What kind of pipe is it? Size? Can you post a picture of what you're dealing with?

 

Thanks to everyone who has replied to my post. I do know that there has to be a problem with the way the pipes are laid, as before I moved into this house, I had never come across this problem before. My significant other is the one who would have to pay for the plumbing to get the problem fixed. But he does not want to at this moment in time for financial reasons. And at this moment in time, I know that what needs to be done will be expensive (for us) and most likely invasive (if the problem is what I think it is). I was not writing off a whole profession, as a previous poster has stated.
So right now, all I am trying to do is lessen the amount of lint going into the drain pipe. after each snaking barely any water would come into the tub from the washer. So lessening the amount of debris from the wash water will help keep the problem under control until we can get someone in to see what exactly the problem is, and fix it for good. Because I know it is the same problem occurring over and over.
as for my inquiry about front loader washer with pump filters, I thought maybe a washer with a filter would help, I have never thought the washer we have now is the problem. I just want to implement some sort of filtering process to keep from pouring things into our pipes that are harmful over time.

I can tell from the replies, that we really just need to get a plumber in to solve the problem--so thanks to all for reinforcing this. I am just trying to work the problem with the options I have available at the moment. BUT the day we can hire a plumber can't come soon enough.

Thanks again everyone

 

unfortunately, I don't really know what I would need to take a picture of, and I don't know how big the pipe is. How can I find this out?