We recently purchased a washer and dryer for a second home which is three years old. Prior to now, I had an approximate 2.5 inch metal plug in the washing machine drain pipe opening.
While loosening the wing nut to remove the plug, a three inch bolt and attached rubber seal fell into the washing machine drain pipe and down about 30 inches. I have been unable to retrieve the bolt and rubber seal. I looked down the pipe with a mirror and flashlight but could not see bolt. Apparently, it has moved on down the horizontal line.
Is this anything to be concerned with? This home is on a sewer system line. I assume the bolt/seal will wash down the line and eventually make its way off my property and into a larger sewer line. Am I correct or is there a possibility this thing could get stuck and cause a clog later?
Haven't run the new washer yet because I thought I would throw this question out first. Thanks for your thoughts on this.
While loosening the wing nut to remove the plug, a three inch bolt and attached rubber seal fell into the washing machine drain pipe and down about 30 inches. I have been unable to retrieve the bolt and rubber seal. I looked down the pipe with a mirror and flashlight but could not see bolt. Apparently, it has moved on down the horizontal line.
Is this anything to be concerned with? This home is on a sewer system line. I assume the bolt/seal will wash down the line and eventually make its way off my property and into a larger sewer line. Am I correct or is there a possibility this thing could get stuck and cause a clog later?
Haven't run the new washer yet because I thought I would throw this question out first. Thanks for your thoughts on this.