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Montgomery Wards Washer damaging clothes
If your Montgomery Wards washer is damaging clothes, tearing fabric, or leaving marks or holes after the wash cycle, inspect the drum and tub before replacing mechanical parts. The most likely cause is a damaged washing machine drum assembly with a sharp edge that catches clothing during agitation or spin. A damaged inner tub can cause the same problem. Next, check the drum baffles for cracks, breaks, or jagged edges, followed by the agitator assembly and washplate, which can snag or rip clothes when damaged. Screws, nails, and other objects stuck inside the tub area, agitator, or baffles can also cause a washer to damage clothes. Unplug the washer, then use a flashlight and run a cloth carefully around the inner surfaces to find sharp edges or loose objects. Replace any damaged drum assembly, inner tub, baffle, agitator, or washplate rather than continuing to run loads. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific Montgomery Wards washing machine.
01 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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.
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03 - Montgomery Wards 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.
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04 - Montgomery Wards 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 - Montgomery Wards 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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