If holes or tears appear, compare their shape, location, and recurrence. Do not keep testing with garments when there is a visible sharp surface or recurring damage with no identified cause.
Distinguish between a tear, a snag, and weakened fabric
Check for stretched threads, abrasion, cuts, or a fragile area that has opened up. Compare it with previous wear on elbows, the crotch, seams, or contact points. Damage you see when removing the clothes may have started before washing.
Products can also affect the fabric. If there is color loss along with the damage, see discoloration and chemical exposure instead of assuming every tear came from the drum.
Accessible checks
- Check the load for pockets and fasteners, including Velcro, hooks, and detached parts.
- Check the label, load size, cycle, and products used.
- With the equipment stopped and no access to moving mechanisms, carry out a visual inspection of accessible surfaces.
- If you see a sharp object or a damaged part, stop using the machine and consult the technical diagnosis.
Do not run your hand along a suspicious edge, insert tools into openings, or disassemble the drum. Observation does not authorize replacing parts based on a single hole.
Preparing future loads
Correct the fastener and garment preparation when you identify that cause. Use protective bags only for items that are already compatible, without using them to keep washing with a damaged surface. If the tears keep recurring, record the garments and cycles affected for technical review.
If there is a sharp edge or repeated damage, stop using clothes to test the appliance and keep the information for diagnosis.