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Washer rips laundry - causes and repairs

machine rips linenAn automatic washing machine is an integral attribute of a modern home. Most people simply cannot imagine their life without a “home helper,” it erases, rinses, and wringes, and in some cases even dries, giving us the opportunity to do our own thing. But what if the washing machine, instead of taking care of the laundry, tears things. What is the reason for this disgrace, let's figure it out together.

The causes of the malfunction

A machine from any manufacturer, any model should relate to the laundry relatively carefully and certainly should not openly tear it during washing. If this happens, then it means a malfunction that needs to be fixed. Where to begin? As always in cases where you have to deal with malfunctions, you need to start by identifying the causes of the breakdown. In this case, the reasons are as follows.

  • Things in the drum tear each other if they have zippers, buttons, bones and other sharp details.
  • On the inner surface of the drum of the machine with horizontal loading of things, there are poorly visible damages that put puffs on the linen or tear it.
  • On the inner surface of the hatch of the washing machine with a vertical loading of things there are protruding elements tearing linen (springs, sharp chips of plastic, etc.).
  • The linen is torn due to the displacement of the drum of the washing machine.
  • Linen breaks due to too aggressive washing, which is not suitable for delicate fabrics.

Note! Also, the washing machine tears the laundry if the user adds too aggressive detergents for washing. Chemistry weakens the tissue, and the machine "finishes it."

Things tear small solid objects

Any good housewife knows that before putting the laundry into the washing machine, it is necessary to make sure that all metal and other sharp details of things are hidden. The easiest way to do this is by turning these things inside out, but there are times when you can’t do this. If the thing cannot be turned out, it is necessary to place it in the laundry bag, otherwise even the most harmless at first glance element (button, rhinestone, dog, lightning) can cause serious damage to other things.

bone from the bra in the washing machineIn addition, you need to carefully check the pockets and pull out all the objects, even small debris, such as husks from seeds. Any self-tapping screw, paper clip or pin accidentally caught in the drum of the washing machine during washing can make dozens of holes in the laundry. Even worse, if these items later fall into the tank of the washing machine. For example, a bone from a bra Once in the machine, it can easily pierce the tank, creating additional problems for you.

Small hard and sharp objects can get stuck in the washing machine for a very long time. It turns out that some screw stuck somewhere between the cuff and the drum and tears the laundry with each wash. What to do in this case?

There is only one recipe - to carefully inspect the drum from the inside for foreign objects, do not forget to look around the space near the cuff (especially in the upper part of the hatch). You also need to carefully listen to the operation of the machine, because small objects often give out their presence with a knock, rattle or ringing.

Drum or door surface defect

If you launched a new washing machine, and it immediately tore your laundry, you must look for factory defects. In the “washing machine” with horizontal loading, you must immediately check the inner surface of the drum. There is probably a metal burr or something similar. If a visual inspection does not give results, then use the old tights. Put pantyhose on your hand and very carefully centimeter by centimeter with this hand run along the inner surface of the drum.

washing machine drumIf there is an unfortunate burr on the drum, it will give itself away. How to remove the burrs of the drum? If the machine is new (under warranty), then it is better to exchange it for another or take the money. Indeed, where there is one factory marriage, there may be another, and this does not at all speak in favor of the brand of washing machines you have chosen. If the machine is old, then you can remove the burr on the inside of the drum by sanding it with fine emery paper.

Important! The burr must be cleaned very carefully so as not to leave excess scratches on the inner surface of the drum. In addition, think about the origin of the burr, perhaps we are talking about a more serious breakdown.

In top-loading washing machines, the hatch is located on the top of the cabinet. On its inner side there is a mechanical hatch blocking device, which can break due to a sharp slam of the cover. The plastic parts of the locking device crack, exposing the spring and leaving sharp chips. Both the spring and the chips are very dangerous for the laundry, so you need to urgently replace the broken sunroof lock device. It is forbidden to wash clothes before making repairs - this is risky.

Inappropriate washing mode

It will not be amiss to once again recall that you need to carefully read the instructions for the washing machine and strictly follow the provisions of this instruction. In particular, it says that each type of fabric has its own washing modes. And if the machine is tearing things, perhaps the reason lies precisely in the fact that you are trying to wash things sewn from delicate fabrics in the intensive washing mode, suitable only for coarse fabrics.

It is clear that all this sounds pretty silly, however, such a mistake is very common, despite the manufacturer's urgent warnings, which he prints in the instructions for each washing machine. There is a simple and wise rule if in doubt that your item will withstand washing in a washing machine, do not push it there, wash it manually.

Underwear breaks due to broken bearings

bearing in the washing machineIt happens that the laundry gets stuck between the edges of the drum and the tub during washing and breaks. The drum rotates at a fairly high speed, and if a thing gets between it and the tank, at the exit you will get a tattered and chewed rag instead of your favorite shirt. Why does this happen, because the design of the machine suggests that the linen from the drum can not go anywhere? The answer lies in the design features of a horizontal-loading automatic washing machine.

The fact is that the movable elements of the machine, or rather the drum, rotate due to bearings. They provide a perfectly horizontal arrangement of the drum. If the bearings are destroyed, this leads to the fact that the drum begins to rotate with displacement. What is this fraught with? And this is fraught with the fact that the gap between the edges of the tank and the rotating drum will expand, and the cuff will not cover this gap. The end of the matter is that linen gets into the gap and spoils to the hostess's great displeasure.

Important! A broken bearing is a very big problem for a washing machine, if it is not replaced on time, it will end not only in torn things. This will bring your “home helper” to the landfill.

To repair bearing, you need to do the following:

  • remove the top cover of the washing machine;
  • disconnect the counterweight;
  • remove the back wall;
  • disconnect engine and pump;
  • unscrew the shock absorbers;
  • remove the front wall with the manhole cuff;
  • remove the washing machine tank;
  • disassemble the tank;
  • remove the old bearing and put in a new one.

As you can see, the process is too complicated to do it yourself, so if you are with the “you” technique, it is better to invite a master. But definitely, you can’t postpone a similar problem for later!

Summing up, we note the reasons why the machine tears underwear quite a lot, but you need to know about them in order to quickly find a solution to the problem.And certainly, if you suspect that the breakdown is serious and you won’t be able to cope with your own hands, do not hesitate to call the wizard, do not waste time - this can create even more problems.

   

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