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RCA Washer damaging clothes
If your RCA washer is damaging clothes, tearing fabric, or leaving marks during the wash, agitation, or spin cycle, inspect the drum assembly first. A sharp or damaged spot inside the inner drum can catch clothing and cause rips, so run a cloth around the drum interior and replace the drum assembly if it snags. The inner tub is the next likely cause and should be checked the same way for cracks, jagged edges, or other damage. A broken drum baffle can also snag fabric, followed by a cracked or damaged agitator assembly or washplate. Inspect these parts for sharp edges, cracks, and breaks. Screws, nails, or other objects stuck in the tub area, agitator, or baffles can also cause a washing machine damaging clothes, so use a flashlight and remove any foreign objects you find. If the washer continues tearing clothes after clearing the tub, replace the damaged component. Enter your RCA washer model number to find the exact replacement drum assembly, inner tub, baffle, agitator, or washplate for your specific machine.
01 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 - RCA 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 RCA washer damaging or tearing clothes?
How can I tell if the washing machine drum or inner tub is damaging clothes?
Can a broken agitator or washplate cause my RCA washer to rip clothes?
Could an object stuck in the washer tub be tearing my clothes?
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