ASK THE BUILDER | It’s important for you to understand the importance of plumbing vent pipes. They are the pathway air must follow when you decide to flush a toilet, use a washing machine or ...

Usually a pipe that's 1 1 / 2 inches in diameter is sufficient to vent any residential fixture. But some plumbing codes have very specific sizing requirements. If you start to collect vent pipes ...

Whirlpool’s new FreshFlow Vent System adds a fan to your washing machine that will dry its door, drum, and rubber seals to reduce the risk of smelly mold. Keep your washer smelling as clean as ...

Q: My washing machine is in the basement in a room directly beneath the kitchen. When water drains from the washer, it’s going into a hole in the basement floor. The sump pump kicks on, but the ...