Kitchen Large Electric Appliances - Washer Tearing Holes in Clothes

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blue_steel
10-10-05, 11:47 AM
We have the largest capacity Whirlpool/Estate washer (top load) and dryer about 3 years old. Lately, holes are being torn in clothes (only shirts) and I can't figure out how. There isn't any sharp edges in either appliance and we never overload either one.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

ljwobker
10-10-05, 06:35 PM
I've had this problem when I wash things with un-protected zippers or something like that... I'm very careful to zip & button all things like jeans or shorts now... HTH
dave6466
10-10-05, 06:39 PM
Take off the fabric dispener cup from top of agitator, remove the plastic cover that you can now see with the cup removed & check to see if the bolt came loose that keeps the agitator tight on the tranny shaft. Might have come loose & let the agitator ride higher on the transmission letting your shirts get caught under the agitator & bottom of the tub. Dave