Clogged drain or broken washer?

I don't know if it is my washing machine or plumbing. While the washer is pumping water out, in preparation for the spin cycle water seems to be going into the drain pipe fine. When the washer stops pumping, water overflows the drain pipe, and some water runs back into the washer. When the water runs back into the machine there is not as much water as was used in the rinse cycle, so some water is definitely going down the drain pipe. The washer is in the basement, and the drain pipe is located several feet above the washer. The tubs and sink drains (upstairs) do not seem to be clogged. I have a septic tank.





This problem started after I washed a pillow and quilt that was unbalanced, causing the washer to shift around a bit.





Anyone have any clues where or how to trouble shoot?

Clogged drain or broken washer?
I think you have a significant blockage in the drain pipe between the washer and where the drain pipe meets other drain piping. If the blockage were downstream of that connection, I would expect waste water to flow into the washer when any other drain were being used.





Looks like a job for a snake from the hardware store.
Reply:could be gravity working against you.Try cutting drain pipe down alittle. I had an object in the drain that cut the flow down , it stil drained but not completly.
Reply:The drain is restricted somewhere down line of the stand pipe. Snake it or call a plumber.
Reply:Call a plumber.



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