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Clothes stuck on agitator paddles

4 years ago

Not sure if agitator paddles is the right term but it’s the best way I can describe it. The paddles don’t go all the way down and leave a small gap, anything I have with a small strap gets tuck under this small gap and get stretched out and twisted around all my other clothes. I need help! How do I stop this from happening?!?!?

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ci_lantro

4 years ago

Use a zippered mesh laundry bags for those items.

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solusumbra
Original Author
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I have a bag I use for my underclothes but the washer puts holes in the bag. And my under shirts with the small straps are to big for the bag, same with my yoga pants with the small strings
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dadoes
4 years ago
"solusumbra: I have a bag I use for my underclothes but the washer puts holes in the bag."

The machine apparently has a more aggressive type of action than is typical.

What specific brand/model is it?

What cycle are you using? Does it have a Delicate or Gentle cycle, but you're not using that selection for these fragile / problem items?
solusumbra
Original Author
4 years ago
It’s a GE model number gtwp1800d0ww serial number ga147251g

i normally use the color cycle load size large, I don’t have enough clothes for separate washes so I thought the general wash would be ok. The “delicate” cycle is called permanent press and I use that for my special blankets that call for delicate or my homemade crochet items. Would this cycle work for my general wash?
Larisa Batchelor
4 years ago
I have some laundry bags that fit two sweaters and a pair of pants. I got a 5 pack plus two bra bags for 7.99 on amazon. The issue your having is the exact same issue we had and destroyed many clothes and many laundry bags. Switched to a front loader and all the issues went away.
solusumbra
Original Author
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
As much as I would love a new fancy one that won’t happen until this one dies.

ill keep an eye out for more bags
dadoes
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
The user guide (assuming I found the correct one on GE's web site) advises that the Permanent Press / Casuals cycle has "pulsed" agitation, which means it alternates between agitation and soaking. Presumably it's a 1-speed motor, and "pulsing" is the only way it can provide gentler action. I found a couple videos on YouTube of the machine running on the Colors cycle (a blanket, and a small load of mixed items), and it's pretty aggressive.

The cycle labels don't so much matter regards to what kinds of clothes are washed. Choose the cycle that performs appropriately for your needs.

Selecting a larger load size (water level) also helps soften the agitation, allowing the clothes to float more. Old-style Maytag toploaders always instructed to select the highest water level for delicate items.
solusumbra
Original Author
4 years ago
Really, I always thought when you selected the super water level that it sounded like it was twisting everything around a lot more, but I guess it can’t hurt to try it.
solusumbra
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you everyone

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