short standpipe

[David P. OKeefe]

This standpipe from the washing machine doesn't look right to me. It needs to be at least 18" high, correct? I did not actually measure it but it looks short.

[James F. McKee]

the tape may be to help control the splash pattern.....just a thought.....jim

[Bob Elliott]

David the hook up is incorrect as the tape is restricting airflow.
See this video from Whirlpool.

http://assets.whirlpool.com/files/us.../ANM000014.htm

[David P. OKeefe]

Thanks Bob, I didn't know that about the tape.