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Metal wire sticking out of one of the holes in the drum

DADanyel
Asked about 4 years ago 1,678 views
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Hi everyone,

been hearing some metal clanging in the washing machine when it runs and when i had a look there’s a wire sticking out of one of the holes in the drum. Pulled it out a bit more before realising its probably coming from inside the machine as opposed to one of us leaving something in the wash that shouldn’t be there.

Picture attaches. Any suggestions on what it could be?

Thanks!

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Wire protruding through drum hole was a loose bra underwire

The problem
A metal wire was seen sticking out through one of the holes in the washing machine drum, with metal clanging noises during operation.
Likely cause
The accepted reply identified the item as a bra underwire that had come out in the wash, rather than a fault from inside the machine.
What fixed it
The wire was pulled out of the drum. The original poster then confirmed the machine was working fine.
Checks to try
  • Visual check found a wire protruding through a drum hole
  • Machine had been making metal clanging noises
  • Wire was removed and the machine then worked fine
Confirmed fixedGenerated 7 Aug 2026 · AI summaries can make mistakes — read the full thread below.
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3 Answers

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WH
WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered about 4 years ago

Hi. That looks like an underwire from a bra. Pull it out.

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DA
Danyel
Answered about 4 years ago

Think it was. Pulled out and machine working fine now.

Thanks!

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WH
WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered about 4 years ago

That was a lucky escape. If it had gone fully under the drum it may have needed stripping down or it may have jammed the pump.

Whitegoods Help — appliance repair expert and forum host.

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