$150–350 for drain clearing. Cheaper than flooding your floor or burning out your washing machine pump.
| Tool | Purpose | |------|---------| | Bucket (5-gallon) | Catch water and debris | | Old towels or rags | Soak up spills | | Pliers or channel locks | Loosen hose clamps | | Flathead screwdriver | Pry off clamps or covers | | Wet/dry shop vacuum | Suck out clogs (highly recommended) | | Drain snake (25 ft, ½-inch diameter) | Break up deep clogs | | Wire coat hanger (straightened) | Simple probe | | Flashlight | See inside pipes | | Rubber gloves | Hygiene | | Safety glasses | Debris splash protection | how to fix a clogged washing machine drain
A $5 rubber “drain snake” insert catches lint and hair before it enters the P-trap. Pull it out and clean it monthly. $150–350 for drain clearing