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Speed Queen Washer damaging clothes
When your Speed Queen washer is damaging clothes, tearing fabric, leaving marks, or causing holes during the agitation or spin cycle, inspect the washer's interior before running another load. The most likely cause is a damaged drum assembly. Run a cloth around the inside of the drum and replace the drum assembly if it catches on sharp or jagged areas. A damaged inner tub can cause the same problem and should be checked next. If the tub and drum are smooth, inspect the drum baffles for cracks, breaks, or rough edges. A broken agitator or washplate can also snag and damage clothing during washing and spinning. Finally, use a flashlight to look for screws, nails, or other objects caught inside the tub area, agitator, or baffles, and remove anything you find. These checks can help pinpoint why your washing machine is damaging clothes and identify whether you need a drum assembly, inner tub, baffle, agitator assembly, or washplate. Enter your Speed Queen washer's model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific machine.
01 - Speed Queen 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 - Speed Queen 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 - Speed Queen 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 - Speed Queen 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 - Speed Queen 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 Speed Queen washer damaging clothes?
How can I tell if the washer drum or tub is tearing my clothes?
Can a broken agitator or washplate cause a Speed Queen washer to rip clothes?
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