I'm so pissed off

[I4gotmyname]

Probably sounds a bit over the top . But om so pisssed off . Just as im getting on top of everything ik my house. That my house actually feels normal and not like a constant shithole. I'm just starting to feel good about my house.

What happens my washing machine has a drain error. All I need to do is open that the drain pump bit at the front . It will not open. I have tried and tried. Teen ds has tried to . I can't do a call out because its to expensive. No insurance etc. And I'm pissed of because of the fact its over something so stupid . I'm gonna have to get a new bloody machine because of a non opening pump ffs

Rant over. Of anyone has any ideas how I may be able to open the pump/filter please could you let me know.

I have already asked my son he can't do it . No one else to ask. I'm going to get some pliers this morning

Apologies - unsuccessfully tried to edit to do proper link.

The link does work. Thank you. I'm popping b&m this morning to the diy bit . Pick up some pliers

@I4gotmyname try and get some wd40 too. It should loosen off the plug if its really stuck on. Good luck x

Ask on Facebook for a handyman or something to come over - they'll probably charge a nominal fee to come and help you but it's much cheaper than a new machine!

Get some pipe grips if you can - you get more leverage with the longer handles, especially if you kind of turn them sideways a bit.

There is probably something wedged in it stopping it from turning, just keep giving it a wee wiggle back and forth and it might release what ever is jammed then you will be able to open it and remove the object.

Never thought of that. I just got home . Never mind.

I don't have the money at all . Hopefully the pliers will work 🙏

Rub Vaseline around the rubber seals with cotton buds and then gently try and turn - remember loosy lefty, righty tighty

I don't understand. You don't have the money for a handyman yet are jumping straight to impulse buying a new machine?

I can get the machine on credit and pay over time. I can't do that with a handyman type thing.

Plus when I set the machine into drain it fills up. So maybe there's more wrong with it. I don't know but either way I can't get credit with a handy man.

I had identical issue in the past and called someone out. They topped the washing machine backwards to it was only the back 2 corners were on the floor, front 2 were only an inch or 2 off the floor. No idea why - think it helped with draining?! But after that the bit at front turned really easily

• tilted the washing machine backwards

I feel like something is definitely jamming it when I put something very thin i can get it round until I reach the bottom. Then it get stuck but also feels gritty . I have been trying for ages. Im going to chill a bit then try again

Get some locking pliers, attach them like the pic and tap with a hammer. It should help loosen the cover.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SATA-ST71102ST-Pliers/dp/B076YL9BDL

Been trying that to.

You don’t need a new machine! Mine does this all the time because of bloody dog hair.

It’ll save you a load of money if you can get the drain open. As others have suggested, try spraying it with some WD40 then either use pliers to turn it or a screwdriver and a hammer to give it a gentle tap. Be careful not to break the plastic so use a cloth over the top.

Remember… righty tighty, lefty loosey… you need to be turning it anticlockwise.

I been doing all of this 😭

Keep persevering Op. Mine did the same thing and when it finally moved (with brute force) there was a reusable makeup pad caught in the drain cover which had stopped it moving.

Do you have a neighbour you cam ask or a friend with a husband/bf you could borrow?

I am a capable woman and til dh moved in last year I had lived alone with dd for 6 years.

I had the same issue and couldn't get it to budge. Luckily a friend lent me her boyfriend a d he managed to get it shifted.

It's worth a go. I will ask later

Have you tried the WD40 - you said upthread you hadn't bought it when you went out?

Also, if your son is stronger, have you got him to try with the pliers?

It'll only be about £20 - I appreciate that's a lot if you don't have it, but it's much, much cheaper than a new machine!

So it's probably suction - ours was a nightmare but we will finally shifted it and crap / water went everywhere

A strong pair of ar