Can my washing machine pump another six inches?

Factual Questions
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Sweety and I are deep in the trenches of the Remodeling Project. Now we have come to the Laundry Room, which we are creating from the old utility room.

As I understand it, washing machine installation requires a “P” trap in the drain. Usually this trap is placed in the slab. Our installation is on an existing slab; the “P” trap will have to be higher than normal. While my brother assures me that only a foot or two vertical distance is needed between the discharge elevation and the “P” trap elevation, I’ve been toying with the idea of extending the discharge hose vertically; so that the discharge elevation is 6 to 10 inches higher than normal. This would allow for the usual height difference between the discharge and the “P” trap.

I don’t know too much about washing machine pumps, so here’s the Q: Can the pump stand that much more head? Or will I burn it up prematurely from it having to push a little harder?

2

My manual (Maytag) say’s to go ahead and extend the hose. It doesn’t say how far.
Peace,
mangeorge

3

Besides, once the flow starts, it creates a siphon effect which takes some of the load off the pump motor. Unless you live below the drainage system, like in a sub-basement or something.

4

My washing machine pumps nearly to the level of the console on top of the unit, and does seem to work fine. I wonder sometimes about the accumulation of water when it runs back, which is significant (clear pipe so you can see it) but in 5 years have had no problems with odour, etc.

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Thanks y’all.

I finally got smart and looked up the installation guide (don’t know why I didn’t think of that before! :smack: ). Lo and behold, the outlet can be as high as 96" off the floor.

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This board really needs just one more smiley. One that shakes it’s head, and says “sheesh”. Sort of a more gentle :rolleyes:
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