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Drain Hose / Pipe Blocked or Kinked

Likely causes

Drain hose kinked or compressed

Check: Inspect entire drain hose route for kinks or compression

What to do: Inspect entire drain hose route for kinks or compression → Straighten kinked sections or reinstall → Flush with water or compressed air to test flow → Replace hose if blockage cannot be cleared → Confirm the drain outlet points downward with proper slope

Drain pipe blocked by slime or debris

Check: Straighten kinked sections or reinstall

What to do: Straighten kinked sections or reinstall → Flush with water or compressed air to test flow → Replace hose if blockage cannot be cleared → Confirm the drain outlet points downward with proper slope

Improper installation creating reverse slope

Check: Flush with water or compressed air to test flow

What to do: Flush with water or compressed air to test flow → Replace hose if blockage cannot be cleared → Confirm the drain outlet points downward with proper slope

Field tip

Drain hose or pipe is blocked or kinked, preventing drainage. Clean or re-route the drain line.

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