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DO I NEED AN EXHAUST FOR THE WASHER?

I JUST MOVE IN TO A NEW HOUSE WITH AN EXISTING WASHER/DRYER. THE WASHER HAS A HOT/COLD INLET AND A
DRAINAGE HOSE. THERE IS ALSO A PIPE COMING FROM THE FLOOR AND GOES TO THE DRAIN. THE PIPE WAS ACCIDENTALY CUT AND WENT DOWN BELOW THE FLOOR. THE ONLY WAY TO PULL IT OUT IS TO BORE A HOLE ON THE FLOOR. IS THIS PIPE REALLY NECESSARY FOR THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE WASHER? I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF WASHER INSTALLATION AND THIS IS THE FIRST I SAW THIS. PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

THANKS!

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