What to do if the washing machine tears clothes - causes and repairs

Washing machine is the most important assistant in any home.

It is impossible to imagine your existence without this technique.

She washes clothes, rinses them, wrings them thoroughly and even dries them.

This is a huge time saver for hosts.

If things are spoiled by the washing machine

While your electronic assistant is working, you can safely do other useful things or just relax.

However, it happens that the washing machine gets tired of being perfect, and it starts to act up. Pulling out the laundry from the drum, holes are suddenly found on it.

Why does the washing machine tear clothes? Worth sorting out.

If this happens, it means that the equipment has a malfunction that should be fixed as soon as possible.

First, let's figure out what are the reasons for the failure. The most common:

• things deteriorate due to sharp buttons, zippers, fasteners;
• the surface of the drum inside is damaged, so puffs and holes appear on the linen;
• inside the hatch in the washing machine there are sharp plastic parts, springs and other elements;
• the drum in the washing machine is displaced;
• the mode is incorrectly selected for certain types of fabrics and the washing machine tears the laundry;
• improperly selected detergents.

To better understand each of these cases, we will consider them in more detail.

Causes that you can fix yourself

There are many reasons why a washing machine tears clothes. Knowing about them, you can quickly deal with any of the problems that have arisen.

If things spoil the small details of clothing

Any owner of a washing machine should know how to properly put things in it.

The easiest option is to turn everything inside out.

Use a laundry bag

There are wardrobe items that cannot be turned out.

In this situation, a laundry bag will help.

Things are placed in it, and not a single button, lock or strasse will cause serious damage to fabrics when washed.

It is important to check the pockets before loading into the wash. Remove everything from them, even small items, like sunflower husks.

Those who like to leave various pins, screws, paper clips in their pockets risk not only tearing the fabric of things, but also damaging the washing machine.

For example, an ordinary bone from a women's bra can easily pierce the tank if it gets into the washing machine. Which will lead to more serious consequences.

Check cuff

Ripping clothes with every wash indicates that a small sharp object is stuck between the cuff and the drum. What to do in this situation? There is only one way out - to carefully examine the gap between the drum and the cuff, especially the upper part.

Don't forget to listen to your washing machine. Often, stuck objects make themselves felt with a rattle, knock, ringing.

If you have selected the wrong wash mode

After purchasing a washing machine, you must carefully study the instructions that come with it. And follow all prescribed rules.

It also happens that the output is a washing machine tearing clothes simply because it was washed in the wrong mode. For example, delicate fabrics on an intensive wash cycle.

It seems silly, but what sane person would do that. But it turns out that this is one of the most common mistakes when washing clothes in a washing machine today.

There is a simple rule, adhering to which you can avoid incidents when washing: if there is even the slightest doubt that a thing can deteriorate in a washing machine, wash it with your hands.

Causes that are difficult to fix on your own

Factory defect of the washing machine

The purchased washing machine tears clothes immediately after the first wash? So it's worth looking for a factory marriage.

Burr in the drum

Most likely, there is a marriage on the inner surface of the drum, in the form of a burr.

You can see it on visual inspection. If it doesn't work, there is a sure way.

Put on nylon tights on your hand and check every millimeter of the drum. If there is a burr, then it will immediately show up.

How to eliminate such a defect of the part?

If there is a desire and opportunity - change to another device. It is possible that one factory marriage may not be the last.

How to solve the problem yourself?

The burr in the old washing machine is cleaned with sandpaper. This must be done very carefully so as not to damage the entire surface of the drum.

Broken bearings tear clothes

Laundry may get stuck between the drum and tub during washing and tear. The drum rotation speed is very high.

If the thing gets between the tank and the drum, the output will be a chewed torn rag, instead of a new beautiful shirt.

We used to think that clothes have nowhere to go from the drum.
The drum in the washing machine moves thanks to bearings, which also ensure the correct horizontal position without deviation. When the bearing is destroyed, the drum begins its rotation with an offset.

Where it leads?

This leads to the fact that there is a gap between the tank and the drum. The cuff in this case will no longer save. Favorite things fall into this gap and completely deteriorate during washing.

A broken bearing is a fairly serious problem that can lead to a complete breakdown of the automatic machine.

To replace a bearing, do the following:

1.  remove the top cover from the washing machine;
2. the counterweight is also unscrewed;
3. remove the back cover;
4. disconnect the pump with the engine;
5. remove shock absorbers;
6. remove the front panel together with the cuff;
7. disconnect the tank of the washing machine and halve it;
8. replace the old worn part with a new one.

The process is quite complicated and it is better for an ignorant person not to undertake it. You should call the master and do not delay, because the breakdown is quite serious.

This will save you from a bunch of other problems that may arise in the future.