You know it’s good advice to avoid overloading, but do you know why?
But just because we’re trying to be efficient doesn’t mean we should overstuff the machine.
Here’s how to best keep your laundry moving while making sure your machine is functioning at its best.
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How Do Washers and Dryers Work?
Washers agitate clothes, using an electric motor to stimulate the motion.
That jerking motion, combined with detergent and water, loosens dirt from the surfaces of clothing.
As your clothes tumble in the dryer, water evaporates into the airvoila!
The many closures and accessories that line our clothing can also pose a risk.
Overloading can cause your clothing to smash together when it otherwise wouldn’t.
A heavy drum can strain the electric motor that turns it, causing stress to happen quicker.
Essentially, overloading shortens the lifespan of your appliance.
Yet another water and energy waste.
Like the washer, the dryer drum is also required to tumble to function.
These dryers can often readjust how long they operate if the sensors detect the clothes are dry.
How Full Is Too Full?
So how do you know if you’re making this mistake?
Look for a few telltale signs.
