Washing Machine Making Holes And Tearing Clothes

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Washing machine tearing and putting holes in clothes

The problem

Clothes were reported as being torn or developing holes on every wash. No model number, fault code or specific wash cycle details were given.

Likely cause

The accepted reply lists several supported possibilities rather than one confirmed fault: laundry catching in an excessive gap between drum and door seal, items trapped under the drum and snagging through drum holes, worn drum bearings or a damaged drum shaft allowing contact with the heater, damage or sharp edges in the drum, overloading, or garment/chemical causes such as zips, underwires, bleach or general wear. A separate reply mentioned an electronic control issue on a Samsung, but this was not linked to the original machine and is not confirmed here.

What fixed it

Inspect the drum and door seal for snagging points, sharp damage and excessive gaps; avoid overloading; and check for trapped foreign objects or garment items causing tears. If the machine is noisy on spin or there are signs of bearing or shaft wear, further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer. The exact repair for this case was not confirmed.

Checks to try

• Examine the drum closely for tears or holes with sharp edges
• Check whether laundry is getting trapped between the drum and door seal
• Avoid overloading
• Consider whether an item may be stuck underneath the drum
• Check if the machine is noisy on spin
• Consider whether bleach, zips, bra underwires or normal wear and tear are involved