Question

My washing machine has stopped working properly, because, I think, the drain that it goes into is blocked. I've disconnected the outlet hose from the pipe- should it work if I just drain into a bucket? It's not at the moment. I'm not sure why.  

Answer 1

Unblock the drainage and also check the machine to see nothing is blocking the filters. Sometimes coins go in there.  

Answer 2

It's more likely to be the filter

Answer 3

Already checked the filter and cleaned it.  

Answer 4

Sometimes it needs the bucket to be lower than the outlet otherwise it can self siphon back into the machine

Answer 5

When mine was blocked I bought a drain snake and fed it through the filter into the waste pipe. The amount of gunk that came out was unreal despite the regular cleans I do. White vinegar, hot water and a drain snake  

Answer 6

A net curtain wire from the poundshop S ideal to wiggle up the pipe aswell. I keep one handy in my tool box. Used down plug holes and even my hoover hose. Worth a try. . Good luck

Answer 7

Once a month at least clean out washing machine with Dishwasher tablets on high temperature and keep drawer & door open to air dry once finished.