Appliance Retrieval Tool for Hard-to-Reach Stuck Items
Users often complain about small laundry items, like socks, getting trapped in washing machines, particularly between the drum and the door, making it impossible to open. A slim, flexible tool—maybe with a light—designed to navigate tight spaces and gently grab fabric could be a game-changer. This would help users quickly retrieve stuck items, prevent damage to the machine (like the door seal) from forced retrieval, and save on potential repair costs or service calls.
Origin Reddit Post
r/appliancerepair
Sock Stuck between Drum n door of a washer
Posted by u/Jumpy_Session6494•06/01/2025
I was tired and put too big of a load of laundry, and I realized that as it was occurring that a sock got stuck between the drum and the door for the laundry machine, and now the door won’t o