How do I get my coin washer unstuck?
John Hall
Updated on April 08, 2026
Place a piece of wood or something to protect the finish of the machine and tap on the wood with a hammer to unjam the coin. Use caution not to hammer so hard that you cause damage to the machine. A gentle vibration may loosen the coin. If the coin has tipped inside the coin slot, the coin slot may not move.
How do you get coins unstuck?
Take your stuck coins run them under very hot water for a few minutes. Next go to your freezer and get two ice cubes and sandwich the coin between them and place them in the freezer. Wait 30 minutes take the coins out and use the ice cubes as handles to twist the coins apart.
Can you make a regular washer coin operated?
Following the instructions in the conversion kit’s manual, you will need to reprogram the machine’s wiring using the conversion kit’s timer as the primary timer for the washing machine or dryer. Test the machines to ensure that the coin-operated bypass timer works properly and that your machine functions normally.
How do you reprogram a coin mech?
There are three ways to do it.
- Connect your coin mech to your PC (using the ccTalk connector) which is equipped with the Multiconfig configuration programme, available online for free download.
- Purchase the Virtual Dip Switch which allows the coin mech to be reprogrammed in situ.
- Send it to us.
Why does my coin slide keep getting stuck?
Sometimes the coin is not the problem or the coin is bent or is still stubbornly clinging on. Stuck coin slides may be caused by factors other than coins, such as a loose screw jammed between the coins and the ramp.
What kind of machine has a jammed coin slide?
Today I was called out to one of my machines in which the coin slide mechanism had been jammed. The machine was a Speed Queen SWT111NW 3050 Washer. I thought this would be a good opportunity to take a couple photos with my trusty Iphone and put together this little service helper.
How can I tell if my Washer has a coin slide?
Once you open up the service door with the service door key you will see a brass coloured bracket protruding from the end of the coin slide. The shape of this can vary quite a bit depending on the brand and model of the washer or dryer.
What kind of coin slides do Speed Queen machines use?
Some damage is hardly noticeable so you can not blame the machine users ALL the time. Most of the manufacturers including Speed Queen, Maytag, GE & Whirlpool in the past 10-15 years have been using these 7 slot vertical Greenwald coin slides mechanisms.