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Admiral Washer damaging clothes
Is your Admiral washer tearing? Ripping, or leaving marks on clothes, inspect the areas that contact the load during the agitation and spin cycles. The most likely cause is a damaged washing machine drum assembly or inner tub. Run a cloth slowly around the inside surfaces, and replace the drum or tub if the cloth catches on sharp, broken, or jagged spots. Next, check the drum baffles for cracks or rough edges, then inspect the agitator assembly and washplate for damage that could snag fabric. Screws, nails, or other objects stuck inside the tub area, agitator, or baffles can also cause a washer to damage clothes, so use a flashlight and remove any foreign objects you find. A damaged interior component should be replaced rather than filed or ignored, since it can continue causing holes in clothing. Enter your Admiral washer model number to find the exact replacement drum assembly, inner tub, drum baffle, agitator assembly, washplate, or other part for your specific machine. Always unplug the washer before inspecting or replacing parts.
01 - Admiral 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 - Admiral 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 - Admiral 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.
Common
04 - Admiral 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 - Admiral 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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