Why is a washing machine tearing clothes while washing

Home appliances sometimes presents unpleasant surprises. For example, holes on clothes after washing. Why does a washing machine sometimes tear things up? Understanding what types of faults are, and how to detect them, you can get rid of this unpleasant phenomenon.

The main causes of the problem

The reason for the appearance of torn things in the washing machine after washing may be:

• sharp edges or barbs on the drum;
• sharp edges on the doors of the machine with a vertical load;
• third-party items inside the drum during washing;
• bearing failure;
• wrong mode selection.

Let us consider in more detail each case.

Sharp edges on the inside of the unit

The most common reason why a washing machine is tearing laundry is the deformation of the surface of the washing drum or the door in the typewriter vertically loaded. Due to mechanical damage, a small sharp edge or a burr of a washing machine will tear many things in one wash.

The reason for such damage is:

• manufacturing defects;
• error during operation.

The first case is manifested in the 1-2 wash, he warranty and is fixed in any service center for free. Damage caused by improper operation will have to be repaired with their own money.

Mostly drum damage comes from solid itemsforgotten in pockets or stuck to clothes: coins, bolts, nails, nuts, etc. Buttons, rivets and zippers that are not fastened can also tear things. Even a small sticky branch due to the high speed and friction will put a few stretch marks and can even tear linen. Therefore it is important to regularly clean the drum washing machine from dirt.

A sharp edge is detected by careful examination of the surface of the drum and the cap. This is done visually, with the help of a flashlight, or using an old stocking: having them run over all surfaces inside the washing machine, the available burrs will definitely leave a stretch on it.

If the equipment is already old and the burr is small - it can be carefully sanded from the back of the drum. The procedure is simple, but it should be done only if you are sure that you will collect all the details back. In the opposite case, call a specialist.

If you have a car with a vertical load, you need to also check the doors. You can find here either the chip of the door itself, or the sharp edge of the broken spring on the locking mechanism.

Incorrectly selected washing mode

On each item there is an invoice label, which indicates which washing mode recommended for her. For example, pressing 1 thousand turns for things that need to be washed gently, stretches them, or, in the worst case, breaks. Read carefully rules of washing products: literally a couple of words written there will not spoil the thing, and you will no longer wonder why the washing machine tore things up.

Choosing the right wash mode

Bearing failure

Bearings in a washing machine with a horizontal load is a very important element. They hold the drum horizontally and minimize its displacement, arising from the weight of wet things during rotation. Defective bearings do not keep the drum in a strictly horizontal position, between it and the edges of the tank a gap appears. Getting into this gap, the thing is clamped and is torn from high speed.

On their own replace bearing too complicated and requires an understanding of the structure of this type of technology. Therefore, to eliminate the fault is to invite the wizard.

Do not delay the repair of this malfunction: if the burrs simply tear things, then a faulty bearing will result in a complete breakdown of your washing machine.

Please note that in rare cases spoiled laundry appears from too aggressive washing powder. In this case, the thing will gradually become corroded and, ultimately, break.

If your washing machine regularly tears and spoils things, you should think about the quality of its tank. When choosing a washing machine, not least you need to pay attention to the fact what is her drum made ofand also on the applied technology. So, cellular drums treat things much more care than usual.