Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - Miss Sarah (18th Aug 2016 - 14:18:53)
Hi there! A wire from has got stuck in the drum of my washing machine. I have tried to get it our with another piece of wire but it didn't work. Can anyone help me??? Its a Siemens washing machine. Landlady said I had to get it sorted but short of cash to ask electrician. Anyone can help please??,
Re: Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - JP (18th Aug 2016 - 14:56:46)
You could try a magnet but may take some time to get it out. Only idea I have but a common problem as I know having a daughter.
Re: Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - Miss Sarah (18th Aug 2016 - 16:13:07)
Thanks. I can see it but I can't hook it out...might need something stronger than a paper clip...need better wire.
Re: Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - tony (18th Aug 2016 - 16:26:42)
If washing machine is provided by landlady included in rent and you haven't done anything deliberately to damage it (ie wear and tear), isn't it her responsibility to fix it for you, not the other way round?
Just wondering.
Re: Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - Julie (18th Aug 2016 - 18:31:20)
Maybe a crochet hook would be able to pull it enough to get a pair of pliers on it
Re: Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - jenny (18th Aug 2016 - 18:57:16)
I would suggest you go and flash your eyelids and ask Hampshires in the village as to whether there is a solution.
However, many years ago I worked at a home for disabled people where they had volunteer carers living in. Many of them were Danish youngsters in a Gap year. The maintenance guy used to regularly moan about the wires, as he had to remove the washing machine drum to remove them. Suggest you put your bras into one of those netting bags in future; but we all do it.
Re: Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - Miss Sarah (18th Aug 2016 - 19:07:46)
Yes I'm renting but landlady said I needed to fix it as it's a wire from an item of clothing. Grrrr. Still poking around with abother wire to try to pull it out!
Hampshire electrical shop say call out fee is £60 plus parts!!! Madness.
Re: Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - MW (18th Aug 2016 - 20:49:17)
Richard at Gillet and Holden, Wey Hill is very helpful and not expensive.
Re: Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - Michael (18th Aug 2016 - 21:34:01)
Yep I second Richard from Gillet and Holden, great family business and really helpful!
Re: Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - Miss Sarah (19th Aug 2016 - 11:21:55)
Thank you for your replies.
I've got Richard from Gillette and Holden coming out Monday. Spent hours poking around and driving myself potty yesterday trying to get it out. Apparently Richard has a knack!!! Thank you.
Re: Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - Mairead (19th Aug 2016 - 21:45:16)
Hi
I had the same problem before and got someone out to fix it. There are a few things they try but the first one is to turn the drum left and right (or clockwise and anticlockwise) a few times only by a couple of inches and the wire jumped out. Something about the rocking motion can free it. It doesn't always work apparently but worth a shot.
Mairead
Re: Wire from bra stuck in washing machine drum...HELP! - MW (23rd Aug 2016 - 17:27:44)
