Sam fished out more debris—a bobby pin, a nickel, and what might have been a LEGO hairpiece. The filter screen was coated in a film of fabric softener scum. Sam rinsed it in the utility sink, scrubbing with an old toothbrush until the plastic squeaked.
Cleaning a drain is a messy job. Here is how to keep it clean for longer: clean out washer drain
Sam fetched a bucket, a shallow, scarred thing from the garage. With a screwdriver, Sam pried open the small service panel at the bottom front of the washer. Behind it was a smaller cap, the emergency drain hose—a tiny, floppy tube no bigger than a drinking straw. Sam pulled it out, aimed it at the bucket, and opened the plug. Sam fished out more debris—a bobby pin, a
: Typically located behind a small door at the bottom front of the machine. Unscrew it to remove trapped items like coins, hair, and lint. Cleaning a drain is a messy job
Don't forget the hose itself! It can be just as dirty as the pipe.