How To Snake A Washing Machine Drain May 2026

Is your laundry room flooding? If your washing machine drains slowly or backs up water onto the floor, the culprit is likely a clog deep in the drainpipe. While a simple clog in the standpipe (the vertical pipe the hose goes into) can sometimes be cleared with boiling water, a stubborn blockage requires a plumbing snake (also called an auger).