I have found that every so often I have to dismantle and clean the part of the drain between the discharge hose and the sink drain.A soapy gunge collects there.Now I say to myself if it collects there does it also collect in the discharge hose.It is quite an operation to get at this hose for cleaning,can anyone tell me,do I really need to?or does the force of the water from the pump keep this clear. I have suggested ,note suggested,to wife that she does a really hot wash at times in an attempt to keep the gunge to a minimum
washing machine drain
Mar 20, 2006
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Yes, the drain hose can block completely with lime scale and soap residue. In my experience the force of the water when pumping out does not loosen the scale. Running a really hot wash periodically and putting washing machine descaling crystals in the drum a few times a year will help to loosen the scale, but I have had a blocked drain hose even after doing that. As you say, it is difficult to clean the inside of the drain hose.
Thanks phil,I suppose we are fortunate where I live,we do not get the limescale like in the south.I remember it in the kettles etc when in the navy.One day i will have a look at hose,wife wont be happy until I do.
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