Washer Drain Clog ^hot^ Jun 2026

You are a competent DIYer, but there are lines you should not cross. Call a licensed plumber if:

If your house is older than 40 years, you may have clay or cast iron pipes. Tree roots love the warm, soapy water from washing machines. They invade the pipe joints. Alternatively, the pipe may have settled and created a “belly” (a dip where water sits). washer drain clog

Buy an in-line washing machine lint filter. This is a mesh bag that attaches to the end of your drain hose inside the standpipe. It catches 90% of fibers. You must clean it every 3-4 loads, but it will save your plumbing. You are a competent DIYer, but there are

Point the washer’s drain hose into a 5-gallon bucket. Run a “Drain & Spin” cycle. If water shoots into the bucket violently, your pump is fine. If only a trickle comes out, check the hose for a foreign object (like a sock) stuck at the rubber fitting. Remove it with needle-nose pliers. They invade the pipe joints