Appliance Repair in 19047 · Levittown, Langhorne & Yardley

A basement laundry has to get its water somewhere. In many Langhorne-area homes the washer drains into a laundry tub, and the tub either drains by gravity to the sewer or, in a basement below the sewer line, into a small pump or ejector. The sump pit nearby is a different system, meant for groundwater, and in many places it is not allowed to receive washer water. When these get mixed up, problems follow.

The pattern a technician often sees is a washer blamed for flooding when the real cause is downstream. A tub drain clogged with lint overflows during the spin cycle. A laundry pump with a sticky float runs late, so the tub fills to the rim. Or a washer drain hose pushed too far into a standpipe siphons water out during fill, which looks like a washer that never fills. A lint trap or mesh sleeve on the end of the drain hose prevents a lot of tub clogs.

During heavy rain, a basement that takes on water puts the washer and dryer at risk too. Raising them on a sturdy platform, keeping the sump pump tested before storm season, and unplugging appliances if water reaches the floor are all sensible precautions. If water touched the motor or controls, have the appliance checked before using it again.

Let us know if access is through an inside stair or an outside bulkhead door, and make sure the stair is lit and clear. Most homes in 19047 have driveway parking; townhouse communities may limit it to guest spots. If the washer has been overflowing, note whether the tub or pump fills first, and leave the last load in place so the technician can see the problem.