But before you call the plumber (and pay weekend rates), let’s take a deep breath. This is one of the most common, and surprisingly fixable, plumbing emergencies in the home. Here is everything you need to know about why this happens, how to fix it, and how to ensure it never ruins your evening again. When water doesn’t drain, most people’s first instinct is to blame the machine. They assume the pump is dead. In 80% of cases, that is wrong.
Your washing machine is incredibly strong. It pumps water out with force. If the water isn't leaving, it usually isn't because the pump quit; it’s because the water has nowhere to go. washing machine drain clog
There is a specific kind of dread that comes from standing in your laundry room, barefoot, watching a tide of grey, sudsy water seep out from under your machine. But before you call the plumber (and pay