Why does my washing machine drain make a loud gurgling sound?
Loud gurgling occurs every time the washer hits the drain cycle, regardless of the settings used. This makes it difficult to diagnose the underlying plumbing or venting issue and leaves residents searching for a reliable fix they can handle themselves.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1inspecting the vent from the roof for obstructions
- 2Checking drains, wiring, unit placement, and cycle settings
- 3Waiting for apartment maintenance to inspect the unit
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“When my washer drains it makes loud gurgling sound and i can’t seem to find the cause.”source ↗
“Happens every single cycle no matter the setting I put it on or tweak to, and kicks on every time it goes to “Drain”.”source ↗
“We’re in an apartment and I’ve contacted maintenance, but we all know they’re never really the best at totally fixing something and I’m hoping it’s something myself or my husband can just do.”source ↗
Where this came up
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