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    anghernz21 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 29, 2011, 04:22 PM
    Snake a washing machine drain
    Do I have to push the snake as far as possible or can I consider it done if I collected guck and drain now flowing smoothly?
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    Sep 29, 2011, 04:28 PM
    If when you cycle the washer with no problems then you've cleared the blockage. Good job! Cheers, Tom
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    Sep 29, 2011, 04:49 PM
    Yep, Toms correct. As long as its draining fine, your are good to go. It won't hurt a thing to snake further, but no need if blockage is cleared.
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