How Do You Clean Out A Washing Machine Drain?
The washing machine starts to drain, and all of a sudden you hear the sound of running water and the floor is flooded within seconds. After shutting off the machine you see water pouring out of the washing machine drain. Sound familiar? The drain pipe can get clogged by cloth fragments, coins and all sorts of debris. Slow draining can add a foul odor to your clothes. Just take a few steps to clear and clean your washing machine drain. To completely clear any clogs in the washing machine drain you will use a pipe auger (snake). Start at the roof plumbing vent and drop cable to roughly 10 or 15 feet past the actual drain. If there is a clog present, the snake will bring up a chunk of debris. Remove it from the top of the vent and discard. Remove the drain hose from the back of the washing machine. This is normally held in place by a clamp or a couple of screws. When a drain backup occurs, pieces of debris can lodge in the hose, causing clogs and odors. Soak the drain hose in a bucket of
