i left a coin in a pocket now when it does final spin it sounds like it is loose in the drum but after it stops its not in the drum, not in the water filter, not in door insulation
any ideas ?
thanks
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Coin likely trapped between inner and outer drum on final spin
- The problem
- A coin was left in clothing and the washing machine now makes a loose rattling noise during the final spin. The coin was not found in the drum, pump filter or door seal after the cycle stopped.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply says the coin is most likely stuck between the inner drum and the outer drum. It may strike the plastic outer drum hard enough to crack or puncture it, which could make the machine beyond economical repair.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to remove the trapped object from between the drums using the advice in the referenced removal guide. The exact repair carried out was not confirmed in the discussion.
- Checks to try
- Coin not found in the drum
- Coin not found in the water filter
- Coin not found in the door seal
- Noise occurs on final spin
Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
3 Answers
Coins normally get stuck between the outer drum and the inner drum. Most outer drums are now made of plastic. So a coin can get punched right through the outer drum, or hit it hard enough to crack it. If this happens the washing machine is likely to be fatally damaged.
This article has advice about how to remove something stuck inside drum
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Yes all my ideas are in the article I linked to.
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