Comments on: Washing machine making metalic scraping noise

By: Washerhelp

Washerhelp — Mon, 03 May 2010 10:25:03 +0000

Nice one Alan. Thanks for the feedback and tip.

By: Alan Lunt

Alan Lunt — Sat, 01 May 2010 18:54:21 +0000

I had a metal bra wire that had worked it’s way between the drum and the tub, my wife had said she had found one missing when she had last washed. It was not actually touching the rotating drum – no sounds, but I thought it could do some damage if it moved or went into the pump. I removed the back of the washing machine and my wife shone a powerful spot lamp at the plastic tub. I then spun the drum round and from inside the drum I could see exactly where the wire was lying – it had jammed around the heater coil. But with a very slim screwdriver and being very careful I managed to move the wire working from each hole until I got it to the drain hole, where I could remove it easily. What a relief, but, although it took a bit of time, it saved completely dismantling the machine. Hope this helps others.

By: Paul Higgins

Paul Higgins — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:26:57 +0000

I have found it is possible (but fiddly) to remove such items by taking off the pump hole at the drum and turning the drum while carefully feeling inside for the offending article. Tipping he machine and shaking a bit can help. Worth a try before stripping the machine.

By: keith Robins

keith Robins — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:13:51 +0000

I also wanted to thank you!!
exactly the same problem – 1 metal bra support. Saved a call out fee.
Happy new year

By: Alex E

Alex E — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:17:38 +0000

Fantastic – you just saved me a load of £££ (especially as it was a Servis, no warranty!) as my machine was making the same grating sound and I spotted the bra wire sticking out. Carefully removed it and it’s good as new again!

Thank you!!