Plastic thingy from inside washing-machine drum has come off

[Threadworm]

One of the three or four long, thin, plastic paddle-type whatsists inside the drum has broken off. Does it matter? Do I need to get it fixed?

[Threadworm]

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[my2cherubs]

this happened to my hotpoint and it is called a drum paddle. it does matter cos the clothes get caught in the holes where the paddle goes and they rip. (this happened to me). i went on hotpoint website and got some delivered cost me about £20 but they are really simple to fit. fine if you've got a hotpoint, not sure abouut other makes tho.

[Threadworm]

Oh thanks very much my2cherubs. I hadn't thought of trying to fit one in myself. I'll see if I can order one.

[gigglewitchyouamerrychristmas]

oooh mine came off a while ago. no mishaps yet but tought it would be far more than that to get fixed. am enlightened, so it will be new year, new washing machine plastic paddle thingy

[Threadworm]

So much to look forward to in 2008

[gigglewitchyouamerrychristmas]

oh yes aren't we lucky

do you know, threadworm, if you read this thread with a dirty mindset it is hilarious. DH has just read it over my shoulder and his mind is like a sewer, he is PHSL

[Threadworm]

Damn. I must be a hopeless innocent. I can't read anything rude into this washing-machine-related exchange.

[gigglewitchyouamerrychristmas]

ok. you're obv a nice girl

[skinnygirlNOT]

Same happened to me and the machine started to tear the clothes.
DON'T go on the hotpoint site- I bought mine off ebay (2 months ago) for £6 (new not used).

[Threadworm]

No, don't creep off. Tell me what the innuendo is. Is it the old washingmachine/vagina, plasticthingy/vibrator equivalance?