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Washer damaging clothes
If your washer is tearing clothes, leaving marks, or causing holes, stop using it until you inspect the wash basket and agitator area. A damaged washing machine drum assembly is the most likely cause of a washer damaging clothes. Run a cloth slowly around the inside of the drum, checking for sharp edges, cracks, or pieces that catch the fabric. A damaged inner tub can cause the same problem during agitation or spin and may need replacement. Next, inspect each drum baffle for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, then check the agitator assembly for damage. On some top-load models, a cracked agitator or washplate can snag clothing and cause washing machine damage. Also use a flashlight to look for screws, nails, or other objects trapped in the tub, agitator, or baffles. Remove any foreign object you find, but replace any interior part it damaged. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement drum assembly, inner tub, baffle, agitator, or washplate for your specific washing machine.
01 - Washing Machine Drum Assembly
If the interior of the inner drum assembly is damaged it can tear clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Run a cloth along the interior of the drum to determine if the cloth catches on any sharp pieces that may be sticking out. If this happens, the drum assembly should be replaced.
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02 - Washing Machine Inner Tub
If the interior of the inner tub is damaged it can tear clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Run a cloth along the interior of the tub to determine if the cloth catches on any sharp pieces that may be sticking out. If this happens, the tub should be replaced.
Highly Likely
03 - Washing Machine Drum Baffle
A broken tub baffle can damage clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Inspect all the baffles in the tub for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, and replace any damaged baffles as required.
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04 - Washing Machine Agitator Assembly
A broken agitator can damage clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Inspect the agitator for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, and replace the damaged component if necessary.
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05 - Washing Machine Washplate
A broken washplate can damage clothing during both the agitation and spin cycles. Inspect the washplate for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, and replace the damaged component if necessary.
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06 - Object stuck inside tub area
Screws, nails and other objects can get caught in the tub, agitator, or baffles and damage the clothes. Use a flashlight to inspect the inner tub. You can also use a cloth to rub around the tub's interior to see if it catches on anything and remove any stray objects you find. If the inner tub or other interior parts are damaged, the part will need to be replaced.
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