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Washing Machine ripping clothes

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  • 05-06-2009 3:47pm
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    Poncherello
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭


    Hi my tenant rang to say that the washine machine has ripped some of his clothes and that something has come apart inside the machine ??
    I am only recently a "landlord" and not had an issue like this before.
    Who do I need to call to come and look at this.
    Machine is about 4 years old and out of warranty.
    I am assumming it just needs a spare part or something ??

    Thanks for help


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    Joey the lips
    Registered Users Posts: 10,262 ✭✭✭✭Joey the lips


    Never ever heard of this problem...... Strange one. Why dont you google it and see if you get simular!


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    ART6
    Registered Users Posts: 2,632 ✭✭✭ART6


    Poncherello wrote: »
    Hi my tenant rang to say that the washine machine has ripped some of his clothes and that something has come apart inside the machine ??
    I am only recently a "landlord" and not had an issue like this before.
    Who do I need to call to come and look at this.
    Machine is about 4 years old and out of warranty.
    I am assumming it just needs a spare part or something ??

    Thanks for help

    What sort of washing machine is it? I assume a front loader? If so the only thing that can possibly come apart and rip clothes would be the seal retainer around the rubber seal between the drum and the door I would guess. If that was the case it would be a simple repair with a (probably) readily available part. I would suggest a Golden Pages search for domestic appliance repairs.


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    kenkin
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭kenkin


    Would it possibly be something in a pocket of an item your tenant was washing like a nail or ear ring


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    kowloon
    Registered Users Posts: 13,487 ✭✭✭✭kowloon


    Seen stuff getting caught in a damaged seal before, worth a check.


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    Poncherello
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭Poncherello


    thanks folks
    The AAA Washing Machine Doctor is on the case !


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    ash_kay
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭ash_kay


    I had this problem recently. Something (I'm guessing a nail or a screw left in a pocket) caused the edge of a few of the perforations in the drum to be pulled/pushed inwards. The damage was barely noticeable when looking at it, but it was very sharp. It snagged and ripped clothes, especially when on the fast spin.

    A few careful smacks with a small hammer sorted it out.

    Sadly, it was too late the for many fine socks lost in action :-(


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