This usually isn't a problem and rarely will you find a
wash machine drain that's too short. If you look at where the arrow is
pointing, it looks like someone cut the wash machine drain off, for
whatever reason.
I don't know what the plumbing code is and I couldn't find it anywhere
on the Internet. I will look for it, so that you have it on this
webpage.
Home Repair Tip: This is pretty easy to fix. You can purchase a coupling
and a small piece of ABS pipe to make the extension.
You can also purchase a piece of ABS pipe and use a rubber coupling with
hose clamps to make the extension.
I would advise that you extend the wash machine drain to at least 36
inches above the floor. This isn't a building code requirements, this is
just an educated guess.
You could always check with your local building department in your area,
to find out exactly what is required for your wash machine drain to
operate efficiently.
Water usually rushes out of the wash machine rinse cycle pretty fast and
short wash machine drain pipes could create a problem, if the water was
to back up.
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