How To Unclog Washer Drain ((full)) 〈99% FULL〉

Give yourself a high-five. You just saved $150–$300 on a service call. Now go finish that laundry.

Twist the knob counter-clockwise slowly. Water will gush out. Let it drain completely into your pan. how to unclog washer drain

Once the water stops, pull the filter out. You will likely find a horror show of coins, bobby pins, sock lint, and dog hair. Clean it thoroughly in a utility sink. Give yourself a high-five

Shine your flashlight down the pipe. Can you see standing water? If yes, you have a clog. Twist the knob counter-clockwise slowly

Insert the plumbing snake into the standpipe. Crank the handle while pushing down. You are trying to break up the blockage (usually a mix of lint, soap scum, and fabric fibers).

Use a flashlight to look inside the hole where the filter was. You may see a plastic fan (the impeller). If it is jammed with debris, use needle-nose pliers to carefully remove it. If it spins freely, you're good.

Once you feel the snake push through (it will go in much easier), pour a kettle of boiling hot water down the pipe to flush out the remaining debris.