Washing Machine Clogged Houston Tx May 2026

I tried Drano (mistake #1). Then ran an empty hot cycle (mistake #2). On the third load of towels, the machine drained so slowly that soapy water backed up out of the standpipe and onto the floor . We’re talking 5+ gallons of greywater in a laundry room with no floor drain. My wife was less than thrilled.

⭐⭐ (2/5 – for the situation, not the fix) washing machine clogged houston tx

We have a top-loading washer in our mudroom (typical Houston slab foundation). About two weeks ago, the water started rising in the drum during the spin cycle. It would eventually drain, but you could hear gurgling from the standpipe. Then came the smell – that rotten, sulfur-like Houston sewage scent. I tried Drano (mistake #1)