Does your washing machine take forever to drain? Do you hear gurgling sounds, or worse—find sudsy water backing up onto the floor? You’re not alone. Laundry drains are one of the most overworked pipes in the house.
Unplug your washer and pull it away from the wall (carefully!). laundry drain cleaning
Insert a drain auger (snake) 3–4 feet into the pipe. Crank clockwise to break up the sludge. Never use a power drill on old PVC pipes. Does your washing machine take forever to drain
Does your washing machine take forever to drain? Do you hear gurgling sounds, or worse—find sudsy water backing up onto the floor? You’re not alone. Laundry drains are one of the most overworked pipes in the house.
Unplug your washer and pull it away from the wall (carefully!).
Insert a drain auger (snake) 3–4 feet into the pipe. Crank clockwise to break up the sludge. Never use a power drill on old PVC pipes.