Experts: Cleaning Your Washing Machine Drain Plug Regularly Can Keep It Running Without Shaking, Soaking or Smelling. Melanie Aman and Melissa D'Agnese. Mon, July 24, 2023 at 9:26 AM UTC.

A washing machine works hard, so the occasional breakdown or change in performance is to be expected. The machine may struggle to drain, begin to vibrate, or may not start altogether.

With the exception of fire, there are few home disasters that rival the damage caused by a burst washing-machine hose. When turned loose, 600 gallons of water per hour can enter a house.

Despite your washing machine living in a warm-water, detergent, and stain-remover continuum, it does need the occasional deep clean. If you're wondering how to clean a front-loading washing ...