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Old 04-29-2025, 03:57 PM
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Thank you so much for this - very helpful!

I'm checking with our manufacturer too on how best to clean and inspect the machine before using it again - hopefully we can find the sand is caught at the line, clean it, and it's a one-off thing here.

I appreciate your advice.
do not run the washer machine again until you are sure the sand is cleared out. Sand will quickly wear down the pump impellers, which will make for some wet clothes if not all the water is removed.