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A dishwasher waiting to be connected. An ice-maker line dripping behind the fridge. We repair the connections and get the plumbing ready for your appliances.\n\n- [Book appliance plumbing ↗](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/book-online/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [Find your appliance ↓](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#ap-appliances>)\n\n![Open laundry wall with red and blue shutoff handles, copper supply connections and a drain opening in the washer box](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/laundry-box-install-south-jordan-ball-valves-propress-copper.png>)\n\nOur work / South Jordan **Small connections.\nA lot riding on them.**[See the laundry repair ↗](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/past-work-laundry-box-and-drain-repair-in-south-jordan/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [Your appliance](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#ap-appliances>)\n\n- [Inside the laundry wall](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#ap-laundry>)\n\n- [Leaks & drain trouble](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#ap-problems>)\n\n- [Before delivery day](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#ap-plan>)\n\n- [Common questions](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#ap-questions>)\n\nPick the connection\n\n## What are we hooking up?\n\nStart with your machine. The plumbing has to deliver water, carry away the discharge and leave room for service.\n\n### Washing machine\n\nTwo water supplies. One pumped drain. A setup that needs to handle a whole load emptying at once.\n\n#### The laundry box\n\nThis recessed box keeps the shutoffs and drain opening together. We repair leaking valves, replace damaged boxes and reconnect the supply and drain.\n\n#### Overflow during pump-out\n\nWater rising at the wall drain points us toward the standpipe, trap and drainage route. Lint and buildup can narrow the passage. An older small drain may also struggle with a replacement washer.\n\n#### Moving the laundry\n\nPlan the hot and cold supplies, a trapped and vented drain, shutoff access and room for hoses before closing the wall. Upstairs, consider leak detection and a properly drained pan to reduce damage below.\n\n[See the washer connections in 3D ↓](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#ap-laundry>)\n\nRead more: [Whirlpool: washer drain hose routing and air space ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/202311/installation-instruction-w11695292-revA.pdf>) · [Utah plumbing amendments: clothes-washer safe pans ↗](<https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter3/C15A-3-P3_1800010118000101.pdf>)\n\n### Dishwasher\n\nThe hot-water connection usually lives under the sink. The drain hose runs back to the sink drain or disposal.\n\n1. Hot-water shutoff\n2. Supply connector\n3. Dishwasher\n4. Raised drain hose / air gap\n5. Sink drain or disposal inlet\n\n#### The water connection\n\nA dedicated hot-water shutoff feeds a flexible supply line. Many current dishwashers use a 90-degree adapter with a ¾-inch hose-thread end at the machine and a ⅜-inch compression end at the supply. The model’s installation sheet identifies the fitting it needs.\n\n#### What makes the joint seal\n\nThe hose-thread end seals against a rubber washer. A compression joint seals where its tubing and ferrule meet the fitting. At an appliance swap, we inspect those sealing surfaces, replace the connector as needed and test it with water pressure on.\n\n#### Follow the drain hose\n\nWash water leaves through the drain hose, rises to its secured high loop or an air-gap fitting, then enters the disposal’s dishwasher inlet or a dishwasher branch on the sink drain above the P-trap. The high route helps limit dirty sink water returning through the hose.\n\n#### Water spilling from the air gap\n\nAn air gap gives the discharge a physical break above the sink. If it spills onto the counter during draining, inspect the hose from the air gap to the disposal or drain for a blockage or kink. Water can escape at the air gap when that outlet path cannot carry it away.\n\n#### A new disposal, then a full dishwasher\n\nThe disposal’s dishwasher inlet ships with a knockout plug. Before attaching the hose, the installer removes and retrieves that plug. A missed plug blocks the dishwasher’s outlet even when the sink itself drains normally.\n\n#### The final-position test\n\nThe supply hose, drain hose and cord share a tight space behind the machine. We protect the cabinet openings, slide the dishwasher into place, run a fill-and-drain check and inspect again for pinched hoses and leaks.\n\n[Sink drains & disposal connections →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/faucet-sink-repair/?agentnet=md>)\n\nRead more: [International Plumbing Code: washers and dishwasher waste connections ↗](<https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IPC2024P1/chapter-4-fixtures-faucets-and-fixture-fittings>) · [Whirlpool: dishwasher installation and disposal inlet ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/201604/installation-instructions-W10702387.pdf>) · [Whirlpool: how a dishwasher air gap works ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/blog/kitchen/what-is-a-dishwasher-air-gap.html>) · [Whirlpool W10685193: hose-thread and compression dishwasher inlet adapter ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/accessories/kitchen-accessories/dishwasher/p.dishwasher-water-inlet-fitting.w10685193.html>)\n\n### Refrigerator & ice maker\n\nA small cold-water line feeds the ice maker and dispenser. It needs a reliable shutoff and enough slack for service.\n\n1. Cold-water branch\n2. Accessible shutoff\n3. ¼-inch supply tubing\n4. Fridge inlet\n5. Filter, dispenser & ice maker\n\n#### A small line with a full-time job\n\nA cold-water shutoff feeds the refrigerator through tubing sized for its inlet, commonly ¼-inch outside-diameter copper or PEX. That small line stays pressurized between ice-making cycles. A tiny leak behind the fridge can run unnoticed.\n\n#### Old saddle valves\n\nA saddle valve clamps around the supply pipe. Piercing types make a small opening that can restrict flow and clog. When replacing a troublesome connection, we favor a proper branch connection and an accessible quarter-turn shutoff. Whirlpool’s linked instructions also warn against piercing-type valves.\n\n#### Leave room to pull it out\n\nThe line needs a smooth service loop so the refrigerator can move without pulling on the valve. Keep the tubing out of the wheel path and away from sharp edges. A sharp crease in copper can restrict flow or develop a leak.\n\n#### Find where the flow slows down\n\nFor a weak dispenser or hollow ice, check the shutoff, tubing and filter. A plumber can compare pressure at rest with pressure while water is flowing: a restriction often becomes clearer when the dispenser draws water. The appliance manual supplies its inlet-pressure range.\n\n#### When reverse osmosis feeds the fridge\n\nReverse osmosis cleans drinking water through a membrane and often stores it in a small pressure tank. An empty storage tank, clogged prefilter or an extra refrigerator filter can reduce delivery. We check the filter system and the fridge together; the fridge’s manual explains whether to use its filter bypass.\n\n#### Finish with a leak check\n\nWe inspect the shutoff and both ends of the connector with the supply on, flush the dispenser as the manual directs and recheck after the refrigerator is back in place. A leak sensor on the floor near the connection can flag water that would otherwise stay hidden.\n\n[Explore drinking-water filtration →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/water-treatment/reverse-osmosis/?agentnet=md>)\n\nRead more: [Whirlpool: refrigerator water tubing and supply ↗](<https://producthelp.whirlpool.com/Refrigeration/Freezers/Upright_Freezer/Operation/Ice_Concerns/Ice_Quality/Ice_Cubes_are_Thin_or_Hollow_-_Upright_Freezer>) · [Whirlpool: refrigerator water connection instructions ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/201908/installation-instructions-w11311782-reva.pdf>) · [Whirlpool refrigerator manual: water supply, saddle valves and reverse osmosis ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/202211/owners-manual-w11580822-revC.pdf>)\n\n### Steam dryer & gas appliances\n\nSome dryers have a water hookup as well as power, an exhaust duct and, on gas models, a fuel connection.\n\n#### Water for a steam cycle\n\nA steam dryer uses a cold-water hose. Some manufacturers use a Y connector at the laundry supply. We arrange the hoses to serve both machines without sharp bends or strain.\n\n#### Gas dryers and ranges\n\nThe fuel supply has its own shutoff, connector and capacity requirements. Our gas-appliance guide covers those connections, ventilation and the details needed before a change of equipment.\n\n[Gas dryers, ranges & other gas hookups →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/gas-line-installation/appliance-connections/?agentnet=md>)\n\nRead more: [Whirlpool: steam dryer water supply ↗](<https://producthelp.whirlpool.com/Laundry/Dryers/Dryer/Steam_Function/Installation_of_Water_Line_-_Dryer>)\n\nThe laundry wall / Explore in 3D\n\n## Water in. Wash water out.\n\nLook behind the washer to see how the hoses meet the house plumbing. Select a part to bring it closer and learn what it does.\n\nLaundry wall cutaway · Drag to turn\n\nHot supply  Cold supply  Drain & vent  Supply pipes continue above · Drain continues below\n\n### The water stays. Sewer gas stays out.\n\nThe front of the fitting is cut away. Blue shows the water left after draining. Its surface settles at the lower edge of the outlet, called the trap weir. The bend keeps a water barrier across the gas path.\n\n### What changes in this view\n\n**After draining.** Water remains in the bend and seals the room off from the drain.\n\n**During pump-out.** The washer pumps water down the standpipe and through the trap. Arrows show the route; the vent helps protect the seal as the flow ends.\n\n**If the trap dries out.** Evaporation in a long-unused drain can remove the water seal. With the bend dry, sewer gas has an open path toward the room. A recurring odor calls for checking the trap and vent.\n\nRead more: [IPC Section 1002: fixture traps and water seals ↗](<https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-technical/an-overview-of-plumbing-trap-requirements-under-the-international-plumbing-code/>) · [International Plumbing Code: trapped standpipes ↗](<https://codes.iccsafe.org/s/IPC2024P1/chapter-8-indirect-special-waste/IPC2024P1-Ch08-Sec802.4.3>)\n\n### A cushion for the sudden stop.\n\nWater enters the brass tee from the side and reaches the underside of the sealed piston. Trapped air sits above it. Select “Valve closes” to watch the piston rise and compress that air cushion.\n\n### What changes in this view\n\n**Water flowing.** The piston separates the water from the trapped air cushion.\n\n**Valve closes.** The pressure surge pushes the piston upward. The shrinking air cushion absorbs part of the shock. Motion is slowed for the lesson.\n\nRead more: [Sioux Chief 660-HB washing-machine arrester: fittings, construction and dimensions ↗](<https://cdn.siouxchief.com/prodscmwebsite/SpecSheets/660-HB%20-%20MINIRESTER%20WATER%20HAMMER%20ARRESTER%20-%20SPEC%20SHEET.PDF>) · [Sioux Chief MiniRester: piston-type water-hammer arrester ↗](<https://www.siouxchief.com/docs/default-source/spec-sheets/specs-sheets-supply/660-series---water-hammer-arrester---minirester-straights.pdf?sfvrsn=48cf3737_13>)\n\n### 01Water shutoffs\n\nStart and stop the supply\n\n### Water shutoffs\n\nThe hot and cold valves let you shut off water to the washer. Each hose stays under household water pressure while its valve is open, even between loads. A valve that leaks around its handle or will not close needs attention before the next appliance swap.\n\n### A closer look\n\nQuarter-turn valves use a short lever. We check that each valve actually stops the water and that operating it does not strain the pipe in the wall.\n\nRead more: [Oatey: choosing a washing-machine outlet box ↗](<https://www.oatey.com/faqs-blog-videos-case-studies/blog/how-choose-washing-machine-outlet-box>)\n\n### 02Supply hoses\n\nHot and cold water into the machine\n\n### Supply hoses\n\nThe two flexible hoses connect the wall valves to the washer’s hot and cold inlets. Leave smooth bends and room behind the machine so pushing it into place does not pinch a hose. The rubber washer inside a hose nut makes the seal.\n\n### A closer look\n\nInspect for bulges, worn braid, corrosion at the ends and drips. Whirlpool specifies replacing inlet hoses after five years for the models in the linked instructions, and sooner when damaged. Check the interval for the hoses and washer you have.\n\nRead more: [Whirlpool: inlet hose seals, inspection and replacement ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/202311/installation-instruction-w11691739-revB.pdf>)\n\n### 03Hammer arrestors\n\nCushion a sudden stop\n\n### Hammer arrestors\n\nA washer fills by opening and closing small electrically operated valves inside the machine. Fast closure can send a pressure shock back through the water pipe: water hammer. The small chambers by the hookups absorb that shock.\n\n### A closer look\n\nThese hose-mounted arresters screw onto the washer valves. Water enters through the side swivel connection and leaves through the hose underneath. Inside the stainless chamber, a sealed piston compresses a cushion of air when the flow stops suddenly. Banging also calls for checking water pressure and loose pipe supports.\n\nRead more: [Sioux Chief 660-HB washing-machine arrester: fittings, construction and dimensions ↗](<https://cdn.siouxchief.com/prodscmwebsite/SpecSheets/660-HB%20-%20MINIRESTER%20WATER%20HAMMER%20ARRESTER%20-%20SPEC%20SHEET.PDF>)\n\n### 04Drain hose & standpipe\n\nPumped water meets the house drain\n\n### Drain hose & standpipe\n\nThe curved washer hose empties into an open upright drain called a standpipe. The hose is secured so it cannot jump out, with space around it for air. Its end sits a short distance inside the opening.\n\n### A closer look\n\nA deeply stuffed or sealed-in hose can cause siphoning, where water keeps being drawn out of the washer. The washer manual sets the hose height and insertion depth. This example keeps the opening above the machine and shows the loose hose connection.\n\nRead more: [Whirlpool: washer drain hose routing and air space ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/202311/installation-instruction-w11695292-revA.pdf>)\n\n### 05P-trap\n\nA pocket of water blocks sewer gas\n\n### P-trap\n\nThe U-shaped bend below the standpipe holds water after a load drains. That water seals the room off from sewer gas. During pump-out, water passes through the bend into the sloping pipe leading to the drain connection.\n\n### A closer look\n\nThe laundry standpipe and trap are sized to carry a washer’s pumped discharge. If water climbs out of the standpipe, we check for a restriction, the pipe size and the downstream route. Stop the washer when the drain overflows.\n\nRead more: [International Plumbing Code: washers and dishwasher waste connections ↗](<https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IPC2024P1/chapter-4-fixtures-faucets-and-fixture-fittings>) · [International Plumbing Code: trapped standpipes ↗](<https://codes.iccsafe.org/s/IPC2024P1/chapter-8-indirect-special-waste/IPC2024P1-Ch08-Sec802.4.3>) · [Charlotte Pipe DWV fitting dimensions: 706X solvent-weld P-trap, printed page 57 ↗](<https://www.charlottepipe.com/uploads/documents/technical/Plastic_Pipe_Fittings_DC-DWV609.pdf#page=57>)\n\n### 06Vent & house drain\n\nAir above, wastewater below\n\n### Vent & house drain\n\nAt the wall connection, the vent continues upward and the drain carries wastewater down. The vent admits air to help protect the water seal in the trap as water moves through the drain. Both routes continue beyond this wall section.\n\n### A closer look\n\nHere, a two-inch laundry trap and drain meet a larger receiving drain. The drawing shows a vent continuing upward; some existing laundry repairs use an accessible air-admittance valve instead. That valve opens to admit air and closes against sewer gas.\n\nRead more: [International Plumbing Code: washers and dishwasher waste connections ↗](<https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IPC2024P1/chapter-4-fixtures-faucets-and-fixture-fittings>)\n\n### Drain dimensions, explained\n\nThe example uses the IPC standpipe arrangement. Start with the pipe layout and the installation sheet for the washer that will use it.\n\n**Standpipe above trap weir**18–42 in****\n\nMeasure vertically from the standing-water level at the trap outlet to the open top of the standpipe. The cutaway example is about 25.7 inches.\n\nRead more: [International Plumbing Code: trapped standpipes ↗](<https://codes.iccsafe.org/s/IPC2024P1/chapter-8-indirect-special-waste/IPC2024P1-Ch08-Sec802.4.3>)\n\n**Washer trap & fixture drain**2 in minimum****\n\nThe short drain serving this standpipe leads to a receiving branch or stack at least 3 inches across under IPC 406.2. Pipe sizes are nominal trade sizes.\n\nRead more: [International Plumbing Code: washers and dishwasher waste connections ↗](<https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IPC2024P1/chapter-4-fixtures-faucets-and-fixture-fittings>)\n\n**Fall along the 2-inch drain**¼ in per foot****\n\nEvery foot of horizontal run drops at least a quarter inch toward the receiving drain. A four-foot run therefore needs at least one inch of fall.\n\nRead more: [IPC Table 704.1: minimum slope of horizontal drainage piping ↗](<https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IPC2024V2.0/chapter-7-sanitary-drainage>)\n\n**Washer hose height**Check from the floor****\n\nThe washer’s installation sheet gives the allowed hose-discharge height above the floor and its insertion limit. Our standpipe opening is about 43 inches above the floor; the hose reaches only a short distance inside.\n\nRead more: [Whirlpool: washer drain hose routing and air space ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/202311/installation-instruction-w11695292-revA.pdf>)\n\n### How this wall is arranged\n\nThe washer stands in front of the hookups with room for its hoses. Use “See behind washer” to hide its cabinet and expose the connections. The wall finish is cut away to show the trapped drain and vent; the colored supply pipes identify hot and cold water. This is a connection lesson, with the rest of the house piping outside the view.\n\nA useful clue: when it happens\n\n## Where does the water show up?\n\nTell us what was running and where you first saw water. Leave a leaking appliance off. Keep clear of standing water around cords, outlets or electrical equipment.\n\n### Water at the hookups between loads\n\nThe supply valves and hoses remain pressurized between cycles. A damp hose nut, valve handle or wall opening helps locate the leak. Close an accessible working shutoff if you can reach it from a dry area, and leave the appliance off until the leak is repaired.\n\n### The laundry drain spills over\n\nStop the washer. Tell us whether water rose out of the wall opening or came from a loose hose. That helps us choose between checking the hookup and clearing or correcting the house drain.\n\n### A bang when filling stops\n\nThat sudden knock often starts when the appliance closes its inlet valve. We check for water hammer, excessive pressure and pipe movement. Note which machine and which part of its cycle triggers the noise.\n\n### The delivery crew could not connect it\n\nA stuck shutoff, incompatible connector, leaking pipe or missing drain connection can hold up delivery-day installation. Send the appliance model and a photo of the existing hookups so we can plan the plumbing work.\n\n[More help finding a household leak →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/leak-repair/?agentnet=md>)\n\n![Laundry repair with an exposed black P-trap, a drain continuing left and an air-admittance valve above the drain connection](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/laundry-repair-south-jordan-new-p-trap-studor-vent-install.png>)\n\nOur work / Behind the finish\n\nThe box is only the visible part. This repair photo shows the trap below it and an air-admittance valve on the left.\n\n[Open the project →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/past-work-laundry-box-and-drain-repair-in-south-jordan/?agentnet=md>)\n\nMake delivery day easier\n\n## Get the hookups ready first.\n\nThe appliance model, the existing valves and the space behind the machine tell us what needs to happen before it slides into place.\n\n1. ### Send the model and setup\n\n   Send the model number or installation sheet, a photo of the hookups and a wider photo of the space. Tell us whether you are replacing a machine in the same spot or moving it.\n2. ### Sort out the plumbing\n\n   We check the shutoffs, supply pipe, connectors and drain route. The estimate identifies the plumbing repairs and any wall or cabinet access needed. For a relocation, we plan those routes with the remodel.\n3. ### Connect and run it\n\n   After hookup, we check for leaks under pressure, watch the appliance fill and drain, and recheck the connections in its final position. Hoses need room after the machine is pushed back.\n\n### What changes the cost?\n\nA hose connection at sound existing hookups is a smaller job than replacing a buried valve body or building a new laundry drain. Access, old pipe condition, drain corrections and the appliance’s connector requirements drive the scope.\n\n[Moving the laundry or changing the kitchen? Explore the remodel guide →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/plumbing-remodel/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [Book help with the hookups ↗](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/book-online/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [Text us the setup →](<sms:+13857668935?body=Hi%20Mountain%20Man%20Plumbing%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20appliance%20plumbing.%20Can%20I%20send%20the%20model%20and%20photos%20of%20the%20hookups%3F>)\n\nAround the kitchen and laundry\n\n## Common questions.\n\n### Can you replace the valves in my laundry box?\n\nYes. We inspect the valve, box and pipe behind it, then explain whether the repair needs a valve replacement or a new box. Access through the wall and the existing pipe material affect the work.\n\n[Link to this answer](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#answer-can-you-replace-the-valves-in-my-laundry-box>)\n\n### Should I replace the hoses with a new washer?\n\nPlan on new compatible inlet hoses and sealing washers when installing a replacement machine. Check the appliance instructions and date the hoses. Replace a hose early if it is leaking, bulging, kinked or worn.\n\n[Link to this answer](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#answer-should-i-replace-the-hoses-with-a-new-washer>)\n\n### Can I move the washing machine upstairs?\n\nOften, yes. The main planning work is finding a workable drain and vent route, bringing hot and cold water to the new spot and providing access to the shutoffs. Floor protection, a pan discharge route and leak detection deserve attention above finished rooms.\n\n[Link to this answer](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#answer-can-i-move-the-washing-machine-upstairs>)\n\n### Does a washing-machine pan handle an overflowing drain?\n\nA pan catches water that reaches it beneath the machine. Its drain route and capacity limit how much it can carry away. A washer hose spraying outside the pan or a standpipe overflowing at the wall can still wet the room. Repair the source and consider automatic water shutoff and leak detection.\n\n[Link to this answer](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#answer-does-a-washing-machine-pan-handle-an-overflowing-drain>)\n\n### Do you repair the appliance itself?\n\nWe work on the plumbing that serves it: water lines, shutoffs, hoses and drain connections. An appliance technician handles internal components such as the washer motor, dishwasher controls or refrigerator ice-maker mechanism.\n\n[Link to this answer](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/appliance-connections/#answer-do-you-repair-the-appliance-itself>)\n\n- [**Drains that keep up** Standpipe overflow, kitchen blockages and drain cleaning →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/drain-cleaning/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [**Gas appliance hookups** Dryers, ranges and the fuel supply serving them →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/gas-line-installation/appliance-connections/?agentnet=md>)\n\n- [**Move the laundry** Water, drain and vent planning inside the walls →](<https://mtnmanplumbing.com/services/plumbing-remodel/?agentnet=md>)\n\nBehind the guide\n\n## The reference shelf.\n\nThe trap geometry follows Charlotte’s two-inch solvent-weld fitting. The hose-mounted arresters follow Sioux Chief’s 660-HB layout. The references below cover the appliance connections and installation details. Find the installation sheet for your exact appliance before choosing its connectors or hose arrangement.\n\n### Sources, public data & updates\n\n1. [Whirlpool: washer drain hose routing and air space ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/202311/installation-instruction-w11695292-revA.pdf>)\n2. [Whirlpool: inlet hose seals, inspection and replacement ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/202311/installation-instruction-w11691739-revB.pdf>)\n3. [Oatey: choosing a washing-machine outlet box ↗](<https://www.oatey.com/faqs-blog-videos-case-studies/blog/how-choose-washing-machine-outlet-box>)\n4. [Oatey: supply valves with hammer arrestors ↗](<https://www.oatey.com/products/p_038753374345/oatey-moda-valves-and-accessories?upc=038753375038>)\n5. [International Plumbing Code: washers and dishwasher waste connections ↗](<https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IPC2024P1/chapter-4-fixtures-faucets-and-fixture-fittings>)\n6. [International Plumbing Code: trapped standpipes ↗](<https://codes.iccsafe.org/s/IPC2024P1/chapter-8-indirect-special-waste/IPC2024P1-Ch08-Sec802.4.3>)\n7. [Utah plumbing amendments: clothes-washer safe pans ↗](<https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter3/C15A-3-P3_1800010118000101.pdf>)\n8. [Whirlpool: dishwasher installation and disposal inlet ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/201604/installation-instructions-W10702387.pdf>)\n9. [Whirlpool: how a dishwasher air gap works ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/blog/kitchen/what-is-a-dishwasher-air-gap.html>)\n10. [Whirlpool: refrigerator water tubing and supply ↗](<https://producthelp.whirlpool.com/Refrigeration/Freezers/Upright_Freezer/Operation/Ice_Concerns/Ice_Quality/Ice_Cubes_are_Thin_or_Hollow_-_Upright_Freezer>)\n11. [Whirlpool: refrigerator water connection instructions ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/201908/installation-instructions-w11311782-reva.pdf>)\n12. [Whirlpool: steam dryer water supply ↗](<https://producthelp.whirlpool.com/Laundry/Dryers/Dryer/Steam_Function/Installation_of_Water_Line_-_Dryer>)\n13. [Sioux Chief 660-HB washing-machine arrester: fittings, construction and dimensions ↗](<https://cdn.siouxchief.com/prodscmwebsite/SpecSheets/660-HB%20-%20MINIRESTER%20WATER%20HAMMER%20ARRESTER%20-%20SPEC%20SHEET.PDF>)\n14. [Charlotte Pipe DWV fitting dimensions: 706X solvent-weld P-trap, printed page 57 ↗](<https://www.charlottepipe.com/uploads/documents/technical/Plastic_Pipe_Fittings_DC-DWV609.pdf#page=57>)\n15. [IPC Table 704.1: minimum slope of horizontal drainage piping ↗](<https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IPC2024V2.0/chapter-7-sanitary-drainage>)\n16. [IPC Section 1002: fixture traps and water seals ↗](<https://www.iccsafe.org/building-safety-journal/bsj-technical/an-overview-of-plumbing-trap-requirements-under-the-international-plumbing-code/>)\n17. [Sioux Chief MiniRester: piston-type water-hammer arrester ↗](<https://www.siouxchief.com/docs/default-source/spec-sheets/specs-sheets-supply/660-series---water-hammer-arrester---minirester-straights.pdf?sfvrsn=48cf3737_13>)\n18. [Whirlpool W10685193: hose-thread and compression dishwasher inlet adapter ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/accessories/kitchen-accessories/dishwasher/p.dishwasher-water-inlet-fitting.w10685193.html>)\n19. [Whirlpool refrigerator manual: water supply, saddle valves and reverse osmosis ↗](<https://www.whirlpool.com/content/dam/global/documents/202211/owners-manual-w11580822-revC.pdf>)\n20. [Utah adopted construction-code editions: Section 15A-2-103 ↗](<https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title15A/Chapter2/C15A-2-P1_1800010118000101.pdf>)\n\nMaintained by Mountain Man Plumbing. 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