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Samsung Bits Of Chewed Up Plastic In Pump Filter

ROrobgough
Asked about 14 years ago 2,119 views
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Hi, my washer made a lot of noise during the drain cycle, I have noticed in the debris filter bits of chewed up plastic and gravel like consistency plastic. The washer made thumping noise and when I tried using it again it began leaking lots of water.

Any ideas?

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Samsung washer noisy on drain with plastic debris and heavy leak

The problem
During the drain cycle the washing machine made a lot of noise and a thumping sound. The debris filter contained chewed-up plastic and gravel-like plastic fragments. On the next use the machine began leaking a large amount of water.
Likely cause
The accepted reply says the plastic debris could be from the drum paddles or the plastic outer tub, with coin damage suggested as a possible cause. The strongest concern is that the outer tub may have been punctured, causing the leak.
What fixed it
Safely disconnect the machine and carefully inspect the outer tub for damage. If the outer tub has been punctured, repair may be expensive. The exact repair was not confirmed in the discussion.
Checks to try
  • Debris filter found with chewed-up plastic and gravel-like plastic pieces
  • Machine made a lot of noise during drain cycle
  • Machine made a thumping noise
  • Machine then leaked lots of water
  • Carefully examine the outer tub for damage

Safety: Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.

Cause identifiedGenerated 19 Aug 2026 · AI summaries can make mistakes — read the full thread below.
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WhitegoodshelpVerified Engineer
Answered about 14 years ago

The bits of plastic could be from the plastic paddles at the other side of the drum or from the plastic outer tub. Sounds like possible coin damage. If it's punctured the outer tub, which are unfortunately mostly only made of plastic these days it could be an expensive repair. You need to safely disconnect the machine and carefully examine the outer tub for damage.

Whitegoods Help — appliance repair expert and forum host.

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