Before you call an expensive repair technician, you should know that is one of the most common (and easiest to fix) washing machine problems.

If the hose is bent into a sharp "V" shape, straighten it out. Sometimes that’s the only problem!

Can you see a dark mass of lint, hair, and fabric softener residue? That’s the clog. Step 4: The Unclogging Process Here is the most effective way to clear the line:

There is nothing quite as frustrating as the sound of a washing machine finishing its cycle, only to open the door and find your clothes sitting in a pool of dirty, soapy water. Or worse—a puddle of water spreading across your laundry room floor.

Take the hose outside to your driveway or yard. Stick a garden hose into the end of the drain hose and turn the water on full blast. The water pressure will usually blow the sludge out the other end like a cannon.