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Pull the machine away from the wall. Locate the drain hose—it’s the thick, ribbed plastic or rubber tube running from the back of the washer to the standpipe or laundry sink. washing machine drain hose clogged
Before you panic and call an expensive plumber, take a deep breath. This is one of the most common (and easiest) appliance problems to fix yourself. The culprit
Place a low bucket under the connection point. Carefully loosen the clamp (use pliers) and pull the hose off the back of the machine. Water will pour out. This is normal, and yes, it’s gross. Let it drain into the bucket. Locate the drain hose—it’s the thick, ribbed plastic
You know that sinking feeling: You walk past the laundry room mid-cycle and hear a strange gurgling sound. Or worse, you see a puddle of dirty, sudsy water creeping across the floor.
Look inside the end of the hose with a flashlight. Often, the clog is right at the mouth—a wad of lint, a bobby pin, or a tiny sock. Use your fingers or needle-nose pliers to pull it out.