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GE Washer damaging clothes

If your GE washer is tearing clothes, stop using it until you inspect the wash basket and tub for sharp or damaged areas. A damaged washing machine drum assembly is the most likely cause of a washer damaging clothes during both agitation and spin. Run a cloth slowly around the inside of the drum, and replace the drum assembly if the cloth catches on a sharp edge. A damaged inner tub can cause the same problem and should be checked next. If those parts are intact, inspect the drum baffles, agitator assembly, or washplate for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges that may be causing your washer to rip clothes or leave marks on clothes. Also check for screws, nails, or other objects stuck in the tub area, agitator, or baffles, and remove anything you find. Replace any damaged component before washing another load. Enter your GE washer's model number to find the exact replacement drum assembly, inner tub, baffle, agitator, or washplate for your specific washing machine.

01 - GE 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 - GE 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 - GE 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 - GE 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 - GE 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

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