How to Remove a Stuck item from a Washing Machine Drum

How to remove a stuck item from a washing machine drum.
Something stuck in the washing machine drum? In this video eSpares will show you how to remove it. Often, things such as bra wires, coins, socks, hair grips or other small items can get jammed inside.

If not removed, stuck items can lead to damage to your appliance. If you can see something is trapped in your washing machine, but can't easily remove it, this video will take you through how step-by-step. Also, if you notice any missing socks or similar laundry items, it's best to check f they have been caught in the drum.

Another indication that an item is jammed, is if your washing machine is making strange noises. If you hear scraping or rattling sounds during or after the wash cycle, this video will help you identify where the noise is coming from inside the drum. If the object isn't in the drum, we will also show you how to check the heater and sump hose areas for any items that may have been trapped here.

Find spares and accessories to fix or keep your appliance working to its best on the eSpares website.

You can also find more washing machine advice on our eSpares Advice Centre:

Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here's what we talk about in each part of our video:

0:00 Introducing the video
0:15 The importance of removing stuck items
0:41 How to examine the drum
1:08 How to remove a bra wire
1:28 How to free clothing between the inner and outer drum
2:59 Suggested video: Important Safety Checks For Your Washing Machine
3:29 How to access the underneath of the drum
3:44 How to remove a stuck item in the heater
4:12 How to access the sump hose
4:47 How to remove a stuck item from the sump hose
5:43 Suggested video: How to Replace Washing Machine Bearings

Thanks for watching!

[evonpotocki]

I have been trying to research how to fix my repeatedly broken washer and this video reluctantly helped. I had to move my washer to its side and find the trapped item. Thank you so much for posting this.

[Smithb]

You sir are a legend. We have replaced 2 paddles twice each. Today the 3rd paddle came off too. The wife requested a new machine as this one was broken.... I looked though the drum with no luck. Took out the heater. No luck. Underneath I removed the hose. Boom! One sharpened bra wire fell out. I cleaned the hose and found Bobby pins and a coin too. I'm buying paddles from e spares now. you have a loyal customer. Thank you

[AG-fwci]

Thank you so much for your video!!!! I was about to spend $300 on a technician to get my LG washer diagnosed. I came across your video and rechecked my washer out and there was a nail stuck in the inner drum!!! I am so greatful for your video I had already gone out twice to my local laundromat and finally got my washer back. Thank you god bless!

[Mielikki]

OMG, you are a genius! Just managed to pull the sock out from between the drums, all before my boyfriend even came home! Wouldn't manage without this video, thank you millions!

[alfitzsimons]

You just saved me an engineer callout 👍🏻 found bobby pins and shirt collar plastics in the tubing!!! The machine was sounding like Friday the 13th. All sorted now. Thank you sir 👊🏻

[michaelalty]

Found the underwire during the last step. A really useful YouTube. Well done!

[kelshasavary]

Good thing I've found your video. You saved me a lot of money...especially in calling out a technician on a Sunday afternoon.

[gracesilvestri]

Thank you so much for your informative video, saved us a substantial call out fee

[Ziowebsitesofficial]

Possibly the best video ever upload to YouTube regarding repairs /diy etc. Absolutely to the point with great instructions. Saved a couple bucks fixing an issue with my washing machine.
Thank!

[bogdanlazar]

I had a key trapped between the drum and the outer drum and your video saved meee! I actually tried removing that plastic plate that is placed inside the drum (at 0:43 in the it is touched to spin the drum). That uncovered some gaps inside the metal part and I could reach underneath the drum through those gaps and found the key! I was able to do that because with my machine the drum is accessed from the top side. Got the idea from watching every attempt made in the video, all the ways to access small objects.

yooou! I feel elated, because was stressed out before and I'm so grateful for this video now. Sorry :D Thank you!

[reggiephenna]

Thanks, my drum was stuck and belt had popped off. This video got me up and running again in 30 minutes.

[snailbomb]

This was gold! Used the zip tie and found the wire that was stuck between the inner and outer drum. Loosened the heater and could after some struggle yank the item out. Thank you so much! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[seezu]

Bravo sir, you saved me from a costly bill. I found with a flashlight a bra wire. Had to remove one of the washing drumlifters, under here there are some bigger holes which makes it so much easier. With a plier able to remove the bra wire!! Thank you a million times!

[markfisher]

man you have just saved me a costly repair bill and hours of wasted time!! my drum was grating, got a torch and found the end of a cotton bud stick poking out of a hole! my daughter is obsessed with the things, will be having words with her lol cheers :)

[shadearistotle]

I knew it was a bra wire, but I had no clue on how to get it out, but after following your advice I managed to see it poking through a hole and pulled it out. You just saved me £30 the weekend before Christmas! Thank you.

[scottishlass]

Thank you so, so much. We had a bra wire stuck almost exactly as you showed. Saved us a plumber bill pal.

[chewie]

Thank you so much! Washing machine was making a terrible noise and I feared it had given up the ghost. Watched your video, took the heater out - and there was the bra wire that had been clicking against the drum (although 'clicking' is a very understated word for the deafening racket it produced when it was on its spin cycle). 40 minutes - and job done. Brilliant - thanks again.

[adrienne]

thank you so much I noticed yesterday I had a missing underwire and my spin cycle was loud. I found the underwire and took the underwire out. Now I can wash more laundry

[hugohugo]

It was a bra wire for me! I didn't see it at first because I didn't know what I was looking for. I watched this video and calmly searched the drum and found the bra wire sticking out (actually each end was sticking out of a different hole.) It took some yanking but I got it out. Works like a charm now.

[johnkerr]

Sir, ye are a wizard of the washing machine world. I had very quick look at the machine after stopping your video in mid-flow and just as you excently explained, and just by sheer good fortune and luck when I slowly rotated the drum a sock popped up to say hello and with some gentle persuasion I was able to remove . When my wife was going to bed last night she was adding a new washing machine to her list of purchases so thank-you for the profeesional video.
All the best from West Dunbartonshire