How Do You Fix A Clogged Pipe On A Washing Machine?
Your washing machine has backed up and you’ve traced the problem to a clogged pipe. What to do now? You’ll be relieved to find that a washer only has one pipe and it’s a pretty straightforward repair. Before you know it, you’ll be happily washing clothes again, beaming with pride over fixing the problem yourself. Step 1 Pull the washer 2 to 3 feet away from the wall so you have enough room to access the drain pipe. Be careful not to damage your flooring. Step 2 Locate the drain discharge hose where it comes out from the back of the washing machine. Typically it will be a 1 1/2-inch hose and leads to the drain in the floor, wall or laundry tub. Step 3 Detach the discharge hose from the drain. The hose may be secured by a squeeze clamp or screw clamp or it may just be inserted directly with no clamp. Use pliers for the squeeze clamp, screwdriver for a screw clamp or pull the hose straight up, depending on how it is secured. Step 4 Insert the pipe snake into the open drain until you feel
