Can you see a dark mass of lint, hair, and fabric softener residue? That’s the clog. Step 4: The Unclogging Process Here is the most effective way to clear the line:

If the hose is bent into a sharp "V" shape, straighten it out. Sometimes that’s the only problem!

Take the hose outside to your driveway or yard. Stick a garden hose into the end of the drain hose and turn the water on full blast. The water pressure will usually blow the sludge out the other end like a cannon.