hj, I have yet to need a $2,000 unit to clear a washer standpipe unless there are other drain symptoms. In that case, I can rent one for about $50.
If you want to just say, "Don't try, always call your local plumber...then at least be up front about it."
Here's a source for various flexible cleaning tools. Even the largest PRO-XL model is far less that $2,000.
http://plumbertool.com/
I thought Terry Love's board here was "Where homeowners get advice on how to plumb"... Come on hj, cleaning a washer stand pipe typically isn't that complicated. Granted it can be, but not usually. LLogan was asking for help here, not to get slammed.
Maybe I'm in a cranky mood tonight, but there sure seem to be a lot of posts here slamming the non-plumber, homeowner for asking for help.
Sorry, Terry... I'll try to be a better behaved "homeowner" on future posts. Also, FWIW on my first post on this board asking about replacement water heaters, I had e-mails directly from people with suggestions and advice that didn't want to post openly on this board and receive the wrath of other members. That's a say commentary about an "open" internet "self-help" board.