Unclogging Washing Machine Drain Hose

Trust me you don t want a short circuit on top of the whole clogged drain problem.

Unclogging washing machine drain hose.

Usually the drain of a washing machine is a pipe behind the machine that the hose on the machine pours into. Wiggle the drain hose off of the drain pipe which is where it enters into the washing machine. If you follow the hose it should either lead to a laundry sink standpipe floor drain or directly into a pvc pipe. If water is backing up through the hose it could cause a dangerous situation if water is able to reach the power cord or exposed outlet.

These basic steps will solve most clogged drains but if you still have water overflowing when using your washing machine it may indicate another clog further down in the sewers. The hose is sometimes attached tightly to the drain or the hose may simply be pushed inside of it. This hose is normally located near the bottom of the machine and it is generally black. Mix up the unclogging solution according to the manufacturer s guidelines or pour it.

In addition unplug the machine. Put the end you just disconnected into the bucket and drain out the water. Reconnect the hose to the pipe let it fill with water and then drain it again. Locate the drain hose in the back of the washing machine.

Locate your drain behind or under the washing machine and detach the tubing or pipe to access the actual drain. Pull the machine out from the wall to access the drain hose. If your washer won t drain properly the problem is sometimes an object blocking the drain hose like a pair of underpants a child s sock or pieces of something that broke up in the. Step 2 disconnect drain hose.

If your washing machine drain is clogged you should turn the water supply to the appliance off before you attempt any repairs. All you have to do is place the hose to the metallic cylinder and turn it clockwise with your pliers to attach it.