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Whirlpool Washer damaging clothes
If your Whirlpool washer is damaging clothes, tearing clothes, or leaving snags and holes after the agitation or spin cycle, inspect the drum assembly and inner tub first. Run a cloth slowly around the inside surfaces. If it catches on a sharp edge, crack, or broken piece, the damaged drum assembly or tub can cause a washing machine damaging clothes problem and should be replaced. Next, check the drum baffles for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, then inspect the agitator assembly and washplate for damage that could grab or rip fabric. Also look inside the tub, around the agitator, and beneath the baffles for trapped screws, nails, or other objects. Remove any foreign objects, but replace any interior component they have damaged. These parts may look similar across models, so enter your Whirlpool washer model number to find the exact replacement drum assembly, inner tub, drum baffle, agitator assembly, or washplate for your specific washing machine. Use the model-specific part listing to confirm fit before starting the repair.
01 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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 - Whirlpool 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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Why is my Whirlpool washer damaging clothes?
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Can a broken agitator or washplate damage clothes?
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