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E-Wave Washer damaging clothes
When your E-Wave washer is tearing clothes, ripping clothes, leaving marks on clothes, or causing holes, stop using it until you inspect the wash area. The most likely cause is a damaged drum assembly. Run a cloth around the inside of the drum and check for sharp edges or pieces that catch the fabric. A damaged inner tub can cause the same problem during agitation and spin, so inspect it carefully as well. Next, check the drum baffles for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges. A broken agitator or washplate can also damage clothing as it moves through the wash cycle. Finally, use a flashlight to look for screws, nails, or other objects stuck inside the tub, agitator, or baffles, and remove anything you find. Replace any damaged component rather than continuing to run loads that could worsen the damage. Enter your E-Wave washing machine model number to find the exact replacement drum assembly, inner tub, drum baffle, agitator assembly, washplate, or other part that fits your specific washer.
01 - E-Wave 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.
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02 - E-Wave 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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03 - E-Wave 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 - E-Wave 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 - E-Wave 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my E-Wave washer tearing or ripping clothes?
How can I find what is damaging clothes in my washing machine?
Can a damaged drum assembly or inner tub cause a washer to damage clothes?
What other washer parts can leave holes or marks on clothing?
How do I identify and order the correct E-Wave washer replacement part?